Opposition to the O.P.A.: Letters from Concerned Citizens, 1945-06-05

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 24

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_24_0003

Scope and Contents

The document consists of letters from Mr. and Mrs. Newhouse expressing their opposition to the O.P.A. (Office of Price Administration) and their support for Congressman George B. Schwabe's efforts to restrict the bureau's powers. They believe that the O.P.A. is detrimental to free enterprise in America and that it is time for a "house cleaning" to combat Communism. Mr. Schwabe expresses his agreement with their views and his actions in opposing the O.P.A. in Congress.

Dates

Creation: 1945-06-05

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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