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[John Tower Speech on President Carter's Competence, 1980]
Speech criticizing President Jimmy Carter for not developing competent and consistent foreign and economic policies. Expresses dissatisfaction with the president's handling of the Iranian hostage crisis, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, offer of assistance to Pakistan, relations with European leaders and domestic inflation and high interest rates.
Date:
1980
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech on a Tax Bill Amendment for Corporate Surtax Exemption, November 25?, 19uu]
Speech proposing an amendment to update a 1938 tax law in order to secure a tax exemption for corporations earning less than $100,000 (whereas before, the limit was $25,000). Argues that this amendment is justified because small businesses are especially hurt by anti-inflation policies.
Date:
19uu-11-25
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech on the Pacific Treaty Organization, 196u]
Speech explaining the proposition of a Pacific Treaty Organization. PATO would push much of the burden off American troops and technology fighting Asian wars against Communism and allow other "free" countries to more effectively join the United States in opposing Communist countries.
Date:
196X
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech about the 26th Amendment given to the Texas Intercollegiate Student Association at Texas Tech University, 197u]
John Tower Speech printed in an article in Lubbock, Texas. Tower expresses his pride in supporting the constitutional amendment granting 18-year-olds the right to vote. He claims that young voters can see through the "smokescreens" thrown up by politicians and decide what is best for the country, which includes strengthening national defense in the Vietnam War.
Date:
197X
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech "Strategic Materials the Next Crisis?" n.d.]
Speech; Communism in Russia and its goals; Soviet Union as a military superpower; Soviet strategy to disrupt Western economic order; Energy resources of the Persian Gulf; Middle East oil; Gulf Coordination Council; Availability of strategic and critical materials in Central and Southern Africa: Chrome, Platinum, Vanadium, Manganese, Cobalt; Strategic and Critical Materials Stockpiling Act; Reagan Administration's stockpile activity.
Date:
198X
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech on Shipbuilding Productivity and Profitability given to the Shipbuilders Council of America at the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C., July 7, 1972]
Speech declaring the importance of naval and merchant ships to U.S. national interests on the seas and arguing against critics that say that the shipbuilding industry is inefficient, costly, and technologically behind other nations.
Date:
July 7, 1972
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech on Federal Impact on the Housing Industry, 197u]
Speech about how the federal government should provide financial assistance to home buyers and promote conditions that will allow the private sector to finance housing.
Date:
197X
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech on Minority Business Enterprise and Education given to the American GI Forum of Texas 28th Annual State Convention in Ft. Worth, Texas, July 9, 1976]
Speech praising the American GI Forum for its efforts to promote Hispanic enterprises in mainstream American business and bilingual education and job training.
Date:
July 9, 1976
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech about the Republican Party and the Vietnam War given to the Young Republican National Leadership Training School, February 17, 1967]
Speech to the Young Republican National Leadership Training School. Discusses Republican relationships within the party and with Democrats and encourages Young Republicans to support the Vietnam War.
Date:
February 17, 1967
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech on United States Military Presence in the World given at the International Wehrkunde Conference, 197u]
Speech giving a summary of the presence of U.S. defense forces around the globe at the International Wehrkunde (Defense) Conference. Argues that Vietnamization is making progress in the Vietnam War and justifies the continuing presence of U.S. forces in Europe.
Date:
197X
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Statement on the Manned Orbiting Laboratory, July 30, 1965]
Statement arguing in favor of a the Manned Orbiting Laboratory program because the senator believes it represents the best combination of human and robotic skills. Expresses disappointment with the lack of development and progress with this program.
Date:
July 30, 1965
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech about Farm Legislation, n.d.]
Speech; Omnibus Farm Bill; Federal programs of subsidy, direction and control; National Commission on Agriculture; Goal: free market and reduced federal control; Cotton section of importance for Texas - amendment to maintain one-price system for cotton; Fixed-price policies; Inflation, government spending, and taxes add to costs; Investments of Department of Agriculture Commodity Credit Corporation in support loans and inventories; Farm Bureau Federation.
Date:
197X
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech about various legislation, 196u]
Speech; Housing Subcommittee; Rent supplements; New Town Concept under direction of Housing and Home Finance Agency; Urban renewal and public housing; Financial Institutions Subcommittee; Robertson bill on bank mergers; Government control of banks; Patman plan; Saxon regulation; Production and Stabilization Subcommittee; Area Redevelopment Administration legislation; Public Works and Economic Development bill; "Truth in Lending" bill over retail credit transactions; International finance - balance of payment deficit.
Date:
196X
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech to Public Affairs Forum, Indiana State College about Poverty in America, Feb. 15, 1965]
Speech; Antipoverty programs; Decline of poverty; How to measure poverty; Unemployment as a result of lack of skill, lack of ability, lack of education and/or lack of motivation; Salary costs for hiring antipoverty officials and social workers as part of the budget; Office of Economic Opportunity; Vocational and literacy training; Federal bureaucracy versus individual responsibility.
Date:
February 18, 1965
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech to Indiana State College about Fight Against Poverty in America, Mar. 25, 1965]
Speech; Decline of poverty; Federal bureaucracy versus individual responsibility; Private initiatives to fight poverty; Poverty Bill; White Citizens Council; NAACP [National Association for the Advancement of Colored People]; Welfare and education programs; Poverty statistics; Economic Opportunity Act of 1964; VISTA anti-poverty program.
Date:
March 25, 1965
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Edited Speech on Educational Policy given to the Classroom Teachers Association in Rosenberg, Texas, October 18, 1965]
Speech proposing that establishing interstate educational compacts nationwide will help states alleviate the confusing and multifarious processes for creating educational policy. He specifically promotes the compact model created by James Bryant Conant, a professor and former president of Harvard University.
Date:
October 18, 1965
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower speech to 30th annual Homebuilders Convention about current economy, mortgage industry, etc., 1974?]
Speech, 30th Homebuilders Convention, "Congress Looks at Housing", Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, HUD, Energy Shortage, Mortgages, Energy Crisis, Omnibus Housing Bill, Housing Rehabilitation, Mortgage Interest Rate, Economy, Financial Institutions, Depletion Allowance, Investment Tax Credit, Wellhead Price of Oil and Gas, Deregulate Prices, Federal Power Commission
Date:
1974~
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech to Oil/Energy? Professionals about the Oil Industry's Role in the Energy Crisis, 197?]
Speech by John Tower printed in The Phone publication. Senator Tower addresses professionals in the energy or oil industries and discusses the energy crisis. He criticizes those who attribute the energy crisis to the oil industry and who demand that it be federally regulated to alleviate the crisis; he says that such actions would be unnecessarily harmful to private oil production. At the end of the speech, the publication printed a brief biography about the senator.
Date:
197X
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Introduction to John Tower Speech Given to Bankers/Real Estate Group? about Success of Senate Joint Resolution 160, 197?.]
Speech introducing Senator John Tower, which lauds his success as a Senate GOP Leader. Mentions Tower's position on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and how he has used it to advance housing and home financing interests. Describes Tower's role in introducing and promoting Senate Joint Resolution 160 and his correspondence with the Federal Reserve Board regarding Regulation Q and the July 5th action.
Date:
197X
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech on Economic Controls and Labor given to the Texas Manufacturers Association in Houston, Texas, October 28, 1971?]
Speech criticizing anti-business politics and arguing that healthy businesses benefit everyone, including laborers. Wishes to remove wage and price controls once inflation is under control, transfer unfair labor practice cases to the federal courts, repeal the Davis-Bacon Act, get rid of anti-trust laws that protect labor unions, and abolish the minimum wage, among other things.
Date:
1971-10-28?
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech Outline on Municipal Securities Legislation given to the Pennsylvania Bar Association, May 14, 1976]
Speech detailing recent municipal securities legislation and its historical significance. Frames the issue of municipal securities in terms of federal power versus state and local governments.
Date:
May 14, 1976
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech about crime prevention, 197u]
Speech; crime prevention; justice; police force; penalties; legislation S 895 to speed justice in felony trials; rehabilitation; Texas Criminal Justice Council; Dallas designation to receive funds by LEAA [ Law Enforcement Assistance Administration] to reduce street crime and burglary; State Firearms (long guns) Control Assistance Act of 1968; Commission on Corrections, S. 2939; prevention of juvenile delinquency and rehabilitation, S. 2148; illegal narcotics, S. J. Res. 78; legislation, S. 2109, U.s. dues limit to Interpol; Measure, S. 2097, Special Action Office of Drug Abuse Prevention.
Date:
197X
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech on Protecting U.S. Interests in Energy and Minerals for Defense Purposes, 198u]
Speech discussing the need to protect two "treasure houses" from falling completely into the hands of the Soviets: energy in the Persian Gulf region and minerals in south and central Africa. Suggests that stockpiling materials would be one useful strategy against Soviet aggression.
Date:
198X
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John Tower Speech on Racial Equality given to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People State Convention, October 6, 1984]
Speech describing what the federal government under the Reagan Administration has done to advance racial equality. Particularly focuses on economic policy effects on racial equality such as reducing poverty and unemployment.
Date:
October 6, 1984
Creator:
Tower, John G. (John Goodwin), 1925-1991
System:
The Portal to Texas History