A Poor Man's Perspective on the O.P.A., 1946-04-22

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 19

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0013

Scope and Contents

The letter is from Mr. Gershom to Senator Schwabe expressing opposition to the OPA (Office of Price Administration) and the impact it has on the ability of poor people to afford essential goods. Gershom argues that the OPA's price controls limit production and availability of goods, making it difficult for him to buy necessities like a new car, washing machine, and clothes. He believes that if the OPA were to be abolished, prices would adjust naturally and poor people would be able to afford what they need. Gershom also criticizes the OPA for favoring the rich and preventing the poor from accessing basic necessities.

Dates

Creation: 1946-04-22

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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