The Fight Against Alcohol: A Letter Exchange, 1946-05-20

Item — Box: 3, Folder: 58

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_3_58_0009

Scope and Contents

The letter is discussing the use of grain for the manufacture of alcoholic drinks during a food emergency. The writer expresses skepticism towards the Administration's claim to cut out the use of grain for this purpose, citing rumors of distillers and brewers already having enough grain. The writer also expresses support for reinstating the eighteenth amendment and emphasizes the negative impact of alcohol on society. The letter encourages the recipient, George Schwabe, to continue fighting against the use of grain for alcohol production.

Dates

Creation: 1946-05-20

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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