Corruption and Chaos in the OPA: A Letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe, 1945-06-14

Item — Box: 3, Folder: 49

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_3_49_0002

Scope and Contents

The author, John F. Pendleton, writes to Congressman George B. Schwabe about a case involving Chas. Good and the OPA. Good faced issues with the OPA, but with the help of a lawyer named Hemphill, the matter was resolved. Pendleton also expresses concerns about the OPA's practices, including wiretapping and invasive spot checks in grocery stores. He also mentions the meat situation in Nowata, Oklahoma. Pendleton ends the letter with a mention of a rumor about the Governor potentially receiving a diplomatic position.

Dates

Creation: 1945-06-14

Creator

Pendleton, John F. (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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