1945 Correspondence Regarding Proposed Amendment to Excise Tax Rate and Alcohol Tax, 1945-10-18

Item — Box: 7, Folder: 8

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_7_8_0019

Scope and Contents

The letter is from Don Friday, requesting George Schwabe to use his influence for the passage of H.R. 4309 which aims to reduce excise tax rates and tax on alcohol. Don Friday believes that the current taxes are burdensome on retailers and should be collected at the source. Schwabe responds, expressing sympathy and stating that the bill has already passed the House and is now before the Senate Committee on Finance. Schwabe agrees with Friday's concerns and hopes the bill will receive favorable consideration.

Dates

Creation: 1945-10-18

Creator

From the Collection: 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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