The Fight Against OPA: Correspondence Between George Schwabe and George Paschal, 1946-03-14

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 21

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_21_0010

Scope and Contents

The letter is a correspondence between George Schwabe and George Paschal discussing their opposition to the OPA (Office of Price Administration) and their belief in free enterprise. They criticize the OPA for creating racketeers in necessities and usurping the powers of Congress. They call for fair profits for producers and a reduction in government control over prices. Both express their support for American principles and the Constitution.

Dates

Creation: 1946-03-14

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

Conditions Governing Access:

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