88th Congress - 1963-01-03 to 1965-01-03

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House Democratic leader Carl Albert predicts that Congress will adjourn in midsummer with one of the best records in history. He believes all work will be completed before political campaigns in September. Albert highlights the passage of significant legislation, including a civil rights bill and a military procurement measure. He mentions that money bills will be finalized before the end of the fiscal year on June 30.

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Cromley requested that the City Editor of the Oklahoman in Oklahoma City be contacted at the specified phone number once the statement has been directly dictated. It is suggested to have other statements ready for release to correspondents in Oklahoma or to contact them when the statement is ready. Additionally, NXS will be attending a meeting at 7 P.M.

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Cromley requested that a statement be dictated and then called to the City Editor at the Oklahoman newspaper in Oklahoma City. He will be attending a meeting at 7 p.m. Other statements should be available for Oklahoman correspondents, or they can be reached when ready to release them.

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Correspondence from Congressman Carl Albert and Colonel J. W. Morris, District Engineer, regarding awarded contracts for construction and design of power intake penstock and surge tank and two three-phase power transformers and appurtenances.

Scope and Contents Democratic leaders have offered President Johnson a chance for congressional action on a farm bill in exchange for a brief delay in taking up civil rights legislation. The Senate may delay the civil rights bill to debate a wheat-cotton bill, pushing back the expected civil rights filibuster until March 2. Johnson has been pushing for early action on civil rights, but party leaders believe it is important to pass a farm bill before the planting season starts. Southern Democrats are pressing...

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House Democratic leaders met with President Johnson to discuss the need to increase legislative activity, stating that the machinery is ramping up and they anticipate a productive period of substantial legislation.

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A news release from Congressman Carl Albert's office reporting on the construction progress of the Broken Bow and Pine Creek dam and reservoir projects, quoting a report sent to Congressman Albert by Colonel J. W. Morris, District Engineer of the U.S. Army Engineer District, Tulsa.

Scope and Contents Document contains a report about the power authorization at the Broken Bow Reservoir, Mountain Fork River project in the Red River Basin, Oklahoma, and a reply from Southwestern Power Administrator Douglas G. Wright to Senator Monroney from Tulsa at 2:46 p.m., Feb. 6 discussing the average number of years for amortization of power features in multiple-purpose dams and reservoirs. An additional note discusses the construction of embankment and dike by Nello L. Teer at the Broken Bow...

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A press release reporting that efforts were being made to modify the administration's health care proposal for the aged in order to increase the chances of it being passed by Congress, despite opposition from Democratic Representative Wilbur D. Mills of Arkansas.

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A press release from Congressman Carl Albert's office announcing the House would consider a Joint Resolution to provide funds to supplement the President's Disaster Relief Fund when it reconvened after the Easter recess.