Concerns Regarding the Merchant Seamen's War Service Act, 1945-03-26 - 1945-03-26

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 84

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0020

Scope and Contents

The letter is from Mr. and Mrs. F.S. Thompson to Congressman George B. Schwabe, thanking him for supporting the "Merchant Seamen's War Service Act." Congressman Schwabe acknowledges their support but expresses concerns about the differences in benefits between the Merchant Marine service and the soldiers and sailors. He states that each measure must be considered on its own merits and promises to act in the best interest of all parties involved.

Dates

Creation: 1945-03-26 - 1945-03-26

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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