Challenges of Price Controls and Distribution in 1945, 1945-02-02

Item — Box: 3, Folder: 46

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0002

Scope and Contents

The letter from Gates Hardware & Supply Company to Congressman George B. Schwabe expresses concerns about the O.P.A.'s pricing policies, specifically regarding double taxation of dividends, price increases for manufacturers, and the growth of tax-free cooperatives. The company argues that these policies are detrimental to small businesses and urges the congressman to consider their impact on distributors.

Dates

Creation: 1945-02-02

Creator

Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1959 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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