Letter to Mr. Lynn B. Hicks Regarding Housing Allocation Concerns, 1946-03-27 - 1946-03-27

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 29

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_29_0013

Scope and Contents

The letter is from Representative George B. Schwabe in response to Mr. Lynn B. Hicks' concerns about the allocation of building materials to veterans. Schwabe expresses sympathy as his own sons are struggling to find housing materials. He criticizes government control and planned economy for causing delays in housing construction and promoting black market activities. Schwabe believes that if government interference is reduced, housing availability would improve. He acknowledges there is no immediate solution to the housing problem.

Dates

Creation: 1946-03-27 - 1946-03-27

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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