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Title: Major industries, waterways & highways, Port Arthur, Beaumont, Orange, & Lake Charles areas, undated
Identifier: camh-dob-001463
Topic: Intracoastal waterways, Industries
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A detailed map depicting the various industries in the area and the locations of these industries in relation to waterways and roads. Port Arthur, Beaumont, and Orange were fledgling industrial centers in Jack Brooks's district. Brooks played an integral role working with his constituents to appropriate federal funding for projects that would benefit industry, including the Sabine-Neches waterway and the McGee Bend Dam.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Inaugural Ceremonies, Delta Airlines, Jefferson County Airport, Tuesday, October 1, 1968
Identifier: camh-dob-002163
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Aeronautics--Flights, Industries
Dates: 1968-10-01
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: In an annotated speech from the inauguration of a Delta Air Lines jet service between Beaumont and New York City, Jack Brooks states that the jet service reflects robust industrial and economic development within Southeast Texas. He also discusses the growing importance of commercial aviation to the American economy.