Opposition to W-E-T Bill on Public Housing and Reorganization Plans, 1946-07-11 - 1946-07-11

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 29

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_29_0007

Scope and Contents

The letter is a response to Mr. Alfred E. Ballin's concerns regarding Bill No. S 1592, known as the W-E-T Bill on public housing, and the President's reorganization plans. The writer, George B. Schwabe, expresses his opposition to the bill and any measures that involve the federal government in the housing business, citing concerns about socialism. He also mentions his vote against the President's reorganization plans in the House. Schwabe includes a copy of S.1592 for Ballin's reference. Ballin's original letter expressed concerns about the bill's cost and potential impact on state socialism, as well as his opposition to the reorganization plans.

Dates

Creation: 1946-07-11 - 1946-07-11

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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