Speech about the programs and policies that Senator John Tower has supported to address drug abuse across the state of Texas.

Speech explaining the effects of economic "credit crunch" periods on the housing industry, namely higher interest rates and lower availability of mortgage funds. Describes measures that the federal government is taking to address these problems.

Speech; Interlocking nature of economic interests - e.g. dependence on Middle Eastern oil; Buildup of Soviet military power; Lessened political cohesion of major alliances, incl. NATO; U.S.commitment to four worldwide missions: equivalence w. strategic forces of Soviet Union, maritime superiority, power projection superiority, technological superiority; U.S.commitment to three regional missions: defense of NATO Europe, defense of East Asia, defense of Southwest Asia; North Atlantic Alliance; Culver-Nunn Amendment of 1976; Nixon Doctrine; Security assistance programs.

Speech; Housing bill; ; Rent supplements program for moderate income families; New Town Concept deleted from bill; Urban renewal program investigation; Public Housing proposal to allow tenants to make monthly payments over a period to count as down payment; Choice bills; Production and Stabilization Subcommittee; "Truth in Lending" bill regarding retail credit transactions; International finance - balance of payment deficit; private investments abroad; Effect of tourism on deficit problem; Impaired independence of action as a state.

Speech; Nixon Administration; Military posture of superiority as essential tool for negotiation with Soviets; Four spheres of political influence needed: Soviet, American, Western European, Asian; American involvement in Vietnam; Senator Mansfield's resolution of level of forces permanently stationed in Europe; NATO [North Atlantic Treaty Organization] defense obligations; Call for Western Europe to act more multilaterally in defense matters; Talks on strategic arms limitation (S.A.L.T.) with Soviet Union; Warsaw Pact bid for an early European Security Conference.

Speech; Close, harmonious relations between United States and Mexico; Mexico's independence; Mexico's one-party system; Mexico's economic prosperity increasingly based on private capital; U.S. capital investments in Mexico; Importance of economic development in Mexico to keep communism unattractive; Mexico's revision of income tax law; 1964 U.S. formerly turned Chamizal area over to Mexico; 1965 agreement concerning water supply to Mexico's Mexicali valley; Amistad Dam; Disagreements over Mexico's relations with communist Cuba; Disagreements about bracero labor.

Speech explaining Texas' role in the Vietnam War and urging Americans at home to support measures that aid soldiers financially and that provide them with proper equipment and technology.

Speech supporting the bills introduced by Senator Bill Brock and Senator John Tower (S. 3373 and S. 3654 respectively) to help reduce the costs of residential housing construction. Tower's bill is aimed at revising wage requirements in the Davis-Bacon Act that prevent wages from being depressed by the spending of federal funds on federal projects.

Memorandum from Tommy Brooks to John Tower written to help the senator prepare for his speech to a homebuilders organization. A fact sheet created by the homebuilders, a document of issues and comments analyzing S. 2182, and a legislative report noting the bills that would have the greatest impacts on the homebuilders were originally attached to the memo. Brooks describes the speeches that Senator Cranston, Rep. Ashely, and Senator Sparkman have already delivered to the homebuilders.

Third Revision of speech prepared by Senator John Tower to give to The Society of Exploration Geophysicists. According to Senator Tower, changes need to happen in the oil industry so as to reduce foreign dependence and to deter excessive consumption, but he disagrees with certain federal policies toward the oil industry that are being considered. He asserts that legislators mistakenly blame the country's economic woes on fossil fuel industries and support laws that will end up hampering or even collapsing this part of the economy that contributes very little to recession and inflation problems.

First Revision of speech prepared by Senator John Tower to give to The Society of Exploration Geophysicists. According to Senator Tower, changes need to happen in the oil industry so as to reduce foreign dependence and to deter excessive consumption, but he disagrees with certain federal policies toward the oil industry that are being considered. He asserts that legislators mistakenly blame the country's economic woes on fossil fuel industries and support laws that will end up hampering or even collapsing this part of the economy that contributes very little to recession and inflation problems.

Speech given by John Tower to small business professionals. Senator Tower discusses how small businesses are good for the economy and could help alleviate current issues. However, Tower perceives three factors that hold back small businesses: federal regulation, high taxes, and federal subsidy programs that have limited impact. He proposes that the national commission on small business should study the effect of federal regulations on small businesses, the effectiveness of federal subsidy programs, and alternative solutions to create a favorable economic environment for small business. The Small Business Administration should serve as a information and resource center for small businesses to learn about ways to effectively compete.

Second Revision of speech prepared by Senator John Tower to give to The Society of Exploration Geophysicists. According to Senator Tower, changes need to happen in the oil industry so as to reduce foreign dependence and to deter excessive consumption, but he disagrees with certain federal policies toward the oil industry that are being considered. He asserts that legislators mistakenly blame the country's economic woes on fossil fuel industries and support laws that will end up hampering or even collapsing this part of the economy that contributes very little to recession and inflation problems.

Speech given by John Tower to small business professionals. Senator Tower discusses how small businesses are good for the economy and could help alleviate current issues. However, Tower perceives three factors that hold back small businesses: federal regulation, high taxes, and federal subsidy programs that have limited impact. He proposes that the national commission on small business should study the effect of federal regulations on small businesses, the effectiveness of federal subsidy programs, and alternative solutions to create a favorable economic environment for small business. The Small Business Administration should serve as a information and resource center for small businesses to learn about ways to effectively compete.

Speech criticizing legislation that hampers savings and loan association operations, specifically critiquing national legislation used to address regional problems and the shortsightedness of the these laws. First page is memo addressed to John Tower.

Speech discussing energy, picketing, and minimum wage legislation that may adversely affect the product supplies, architects, and businessmen involved in the house construction industry. Predicts that the overall United States economy is heading in a good direction, but fears federal spending and the lack of capital investment could threaten to reverse favorable economic trends.

Speech describing the benefits of cooperation between governments at the federal, state, and local levels. Addresses issues such as crime, housing, agriculture, energy, and Mexican economic conditions impacting the region of South Texas.

Speech explaining why the balance of payments deficit is harmful and the history of how the U.S. acquired this deficit. Evaluates problems in tariffs, trade, and exports and their relationship to the deficit.

Speech about the conditions of the economy and legislation related to the housing industry.

Speech about the benefits of federal deregulation of the banking industry. Also argues in favor of an International Monetary Fund quota increase.

Speech describing current legislative measures that will impact senior citizens and praising the federal government for giving due attention to the aging. Proposes Joint Congressional Committee on the Aging and primarily discusses Social Security laws.

Speech explaining pending and current legislation that impacts the mobile home manufacturing industry and praising the value and usefulness of the mobile home.

Speech explaining the ways in which Senator Tower agrees and disagrees with labor goals and asserting that he and labor have the common cause of opposing Communism. Argues that the Soviet Union has surprised the world with the development of solid fuel rockets and massive air transport vessels and that the United States needs to better anticipate Soviet technological advances.

Senate Resolution No. 425; geopolitics; reliance on foreign sources of energy; crude oil; OPEC; cartel; domestic production. See also: [John Tower Speech at Financial Times -- Oil Daily Forum Conference on Oil and Government, 1974?, Draft], [John Tower Speech at Financial Times -- Oil Daily Forum Conference on Oil and Government, Nov. 12, 1974, Final Copy], [John Tower Speech at Financial Times -- Oil Daily Forum Conference on Oil and Government, 1974?, Handwritten Draft no. 1] and [John Tower Speech at Financial Times -- Oil Daily Forum Conference on Oil and Government, 1974?, Handwritten Draft no. 2].