Letter to Honorable Geo. B. Schwabe on Price Control System, 1946-03-16

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 19

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_19_0021

Scope and Contents

The letter is addressed to Honorable Geo. B. Schwabe, expressing frustration with the Price Control System and calling for its abolishment. The writer criticizes President Truman and Mr. Chester Bowles for their handling of the economy post-World War II, stating that their efforts have led to shortages, strikes, and inflation. The writer specifically criticizes Bowles for not releasing the Petroleum Industry from price control, suggesting it is more about profit control. The writer urges Congress to take action and get rid of the Office of Price Administration (OPA) to allow the American system to function properly.

Dates

Creation: 1946-03-16

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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