Opposition to Wagner-Ellender-Taft Bill: A Letter Exchange, 1946-05-07 - 1946-05-07

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 31

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_31_0014

Scope and Contents

The document consists of two letters discussing the Wagner-Ellender-Taft Bill, Senate S-1592, which proposes government control over the construction industry and the creation of public housing units. The first letter expresses opposition to the bill, citing concerns about socialization of industry and government interference. The second letter argues against the bill, stating that private industry is capable of meeting housing needs without government control and interference. Both letters urge Congressman George B. Schwabe to oppose the bill.

Dates

Creation: 1946-05-07 - 1946-05-07

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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