The Battle Against O.P.A.: Correspondence between Dr. L. A. Reiter and Honorable Geo. B. Schwabe, 1946-05-09

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 22

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_22_0003

Scope and Contents

Dr. Reiter expresses his opposition to the Office of Price Administration (OPA) in a letter to Congressman Schwabe, stating that OPA's regulations are hindering businesses and exacerbating inflation post-war. Schwabe agrees with Reiter's views and expresses his consistent opposition to OPA, criticizing the bureaucracy and its lack of respect for Congress. He believes that planned economy cannot be successful under a system of free enterprise and appreciates Reiter's input on the matter.

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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