Resolution Against July Liquor-Making Holiday and National Food Shortages, 1945-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Item — Box: 3, Folder: 53

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_3_53_0008

Scope and Contents

The document discusses the authorization of a liquor-making holiday in July 1945 for the production of beverage alcohol, including Bourbon whisky, using a significant amount of grain and molasses. It emphasizes the negative impact on food shortages and calls for the cancellation of the holiday, requesting President Truman and the UPB to revoke it. It also mentions a Congressional resolution for an investigation into the effects of the holiday and urges support for further legislation to address the issue.

Dates

Creation: 1945-01-01 - 1946-12-31

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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