Opposition to the O.P.A. Policy: Correspondence with George B. Schwabe, 1946-05-08

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 20

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_20_0028

Scope and Contents

The document consists of two letters expressing opposition to the Office of Price Administration (OPA) and its policies. The first letter, written by George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, criticizes the OPA as obnoxious and un-American. Schwabe details his opposition to the OPA and its practices and expresses gratitude for the recipient's similar views. The second letter, written by the Treasurer of Iverson Tool Company, also criticizes the OPA's policies and advocates for the lifting of price controls to allow for a more normal economy. The letter also calls for Congress to reduce government expenses by cutting unnecessary employees.

Dates

Creation: 1946-05-08

Creator

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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