Debate Over OPA: A Letter Exchange, 1946-05-14

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 23

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_23_0007

Scope and Contents

The document includes a letter from George B. Schwabe expressing opposition to the OPA and lack of confidence in its administration. Arch K. Kriste responds with concerns about rising costs despite OPA claims of only a 4% increase, highlighting issues with rent control, construction of rental units, and evasion of OPA regulations. Kriste also mentions examples of price gouging and the inefficiency of OPA enforcement.

Dates

Creation: 1946-05-14

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

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