Opposition to OPA: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C., 1945-06-30

Item — Box: 3, Folder: 56

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0011

Scope and Contents

Mr. Schwabe received a letter from Mr. Sanditen complaining about the injustices of the OPA against retail businesses. Schwabe agrees with Sanditen's concerns and expresses his opposition to the OPA, stating that he was one of the few members of Congress who voted against its extension. He views the OPA as un-American and believes it should have ended in June 1945. Schwabe also mentions the Bachman Report and sends Sanditen a copy of the Smith Report and Congressional Record discussing the OPA. Schwabe appreciates Sanditen's letter and shares his support for the cause.

Dates

Creation: 1945-06-30

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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