Concerns Regarding the Merchant Seamen's War Service Act, 1945-03-15 - 1945-03-15

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 83

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_83_0003

Scope and Contents

The letter is from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, responding to a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Howard R. Foster endorsing the "Merchant Seamen's War Service Act." Schwabe acknowledges the important service of the Merchant Marine but raises concerns about the bill, particularly regarding the differences in pay between Merchant Marines and soldiers/sailors. He states that each measure must be considered fairly and promises to act in the best interest of all parties involved.

Dates

Creation: 1945-03-15 - 1945-03-15

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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