Opposition to the O.P.A.: Correspondence Between George B. Schwabe and Cortlandt S. Diestler, 1946-06-05

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 24

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_24_0001

Scope and Contents

The letter is a correspondence between Mr. Diestler and Congressman George Schwabe expressing opposition to the O.P.A. (Office of Price Administration) due to its perceived negative impact on free enterprise and American values. Diestler urges Schwabe to eliminate the O.P.A. as soon as possible in order to protect the American way of life. Schwabe responds by agreeing with Diestler's views and stating that he has consistently opposed the O.P.A. and voted against its extension in the past.

Dates

Creation: 1946-06-05

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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