Opposition to the O.P.A.: Correspondence between George B. Schwabe and D. M. Hawkins, 1946, 1946-05-09

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 20

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_20_0021

Scope and Contents

The document is a correspondence between Mr. D. M. Hawkins and Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding their opposition to the Office of Price Administration (OPA) and its practices. Both express their belief that the OPA is un-American and detrimental to free enterprise in the country. Schwabe mentions his voting record against the OPA and thanks Hawkins for sharing his thoughts on the matter. Hawkins emphasizes his opposition to the OPA's policies aimed at making businesses operate at a loss, which he views as a step towards state socialism or communism.

Dates

Creation: 1946-05-09

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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