Protecting Veterans from Overcharging: A Call to Action by Hon. George B. Schwabe, 1945-08-21

Item — Box: 3, Folder: 48

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_3_48_0015

Scope and Contents

The document includes correspondence between Mr. S. P. Sorensen and George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, regarding overcharging of veterans for second-hand cars by dealers. Sorensen highlights the issue and requests action to protect veterans from being exploited. Schwabe forwards the complaint to the Office of Price Administration (OPA) for investigation. OPA Administrator Chester Bowles responds, explaining their efforts to educate servicemen on avoiding overcharges and inviting them to report any violations. The document also includes a telegram regarding the provision of beef quota for an American Legion event.

Dates

Creation: 1945-08-21

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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