Challenges with Government Regulations: Correspondence with OPA, 1946-03-18

Item — Box: 3, Folder: 57

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_3_57_0016

Scope and Contents

The document is a series of letters between George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, and the Office of Price Administration regarding issues faced by W.B. Young, a businessman in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Young is facing challenges with corn syrup and sugar allocations for his candy manufacturing business due to regulations by the OPA. Schwabe expresses frustration with the OPA's regulations and vows to fight for the removal of bureaucratic control hindering businesses like Young's. The OPA responds with explanations for their policies and efforts to address the supply shortages affecting various industries. Schwabe requests expedited responses from the OPA to address Young's concerns and ensure the continuity of his business.

Dates

Creation: 1946-03-18

Creator

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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