Concerns Regarding the O.P.A. and Bureaucratic Control, 1945-05-05

Item — Box: 3, Folder: 49

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_3_49_0014

Scope and Contents

The letter from Mrs. Ray E. Huling of the League of Women Voters urges Congressman George B. Schwabe to support the continuation of the O.P.A. without crippling amendments, despite acknowledging that the administration of the O.P.A. has been poor. The letter criticizes the dictatorial and autocratic nature of government bureaus created during wartime, such as the O.P.A., and argues that they do not serve the best interests of the American people. Congressman Schwabe responds by expressing his disagreement with extending the authority of these bureaus, stating that they infringe upon American rights and liberties. He also mentions that most Members of Congress share his sentiment.

Dates

Creation: 1945-05-05

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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