1945 Correspondence between D.C. Hamilton and George B. Schwabe Regarding Post-War Compensation Proposal, 1945-08-14

Item — Box: 7, Folder: 11

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_7_11_0018

Scope and Contents

The letter from D.C. Hamilton to George Schwabe expresses concerns about a proposal to grant 26 weeks of compensation to employees after the war, arguing that it will delay reconversion and encourage people to take extended vacations instead of returning to work. Hamilton suggests that the money should be given to returning GI's instead and warns that the proposal will lead to inflation and unemployment. Schwabe responds, expressing agreement with Hamilton's views and assuring him of his support on the issue.

Dates

Creation: 1945-08-14

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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