Opposition to O.P.A.: Correspondence between Mr. R. T. Shearer and George B. Schwabe, 1946-05-31

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 20

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_20_0012

Scope and Contents

The letter is a response to Mr. R. T. Shearer's opposition to the O.P.A. (Office of Price Administration) and its practices. The writer, George B. Schwabe, expresses agreement with Shearer's views and states that he has consistently opposed the O.P.A. He mentions voting against the extension of the O.P.A. and supporting restricting amendments to the Extension Bill. Schwabe thanks Shearer for his input and expresses good wishes. Another letter from Reid, Murdoch & Co. also expresses gratitude for Schwabe's efforts to abolish or amend the O.P.A. and criticizes the organization for its interference with supply and demand.

Dates

Creation: 1946-05-31

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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