Opposition to the O.P.A.: A Congressman's Perspective, 1946-05-07

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 21

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_21_0002

Scope and Contents

The letter is from George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, responding to a letter from a constituent, J. L. Durbin, expressing opposition to the O.P.A. (Office of Price Administration). Schwabe agrees with Durbin's criticisms of the O.P.A. and states that he has consistently opposed the Bureau and its practices. He mentions that he was one of only twelve members of the House of Representatives who voted against the extension of the O.P.A. He also mentions that he supports limiting O.P.A. supervision to rents only for one year.

Dates

Creation: 1946-05-07

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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