The Case Against Fair Trade Legislation: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe, 1952-03-27

Item — Box: 27, Folder: 14

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_3_27_14_0013

Scope and Contents

The text includes letters and telegrams urging Congressman George B. Schwabe to support the Fair Trade Bill, H.R. 5767. Supporters believe the bill will benefit small businesses, prevent loss leaders, and promote free competition at the manufacturing level. However, the American Farm Bureau Federation opposes the bill, stating that it restricts competition, does not benefit small retailers, and is harmful to small businesses. They argue that competition is vital for the success of the private enterprise system and that there is no evidence to support the need for fair trade legislation.

Dates

Creation: 1952-03-27

Creator

Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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