Opposition to O.P.A.: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C., 1946-05-09

The letter from George B. Schwabe to Frank Russell expresses Schwabe's opposition to the extension of the O.P.A. (Office of Price Administration) and his belief that it is an obnoxious and un-American bureau. Schwabe criticizes the bureaucrats for not recognizing Congress as representatives of the people and for trying to rule over them. He also mentions that most bureaucracy was set up without direct authorization from Congress and that planned economy cannot work successfully under a system of free enterprise. Schwabe thanks Russell for his views and interest, which help him understand the wishes of his constituents. Russell's letter to Schwabe suggests cleaning up the mess created by O.P.A., even if it means eliminating it.