The Debate on Price Controls: Correspondence between George B. Schwabe and Sam F. Wilkinson, 1946-07-01

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 24

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_24_0029

Scope and Contents

Sam F. Wilkinson expresses his disapproval of legislation involving further price controls to Honorable George B. Schwabe, stating that the people of Northeastern Oklahoma are hopeful that price controls will not be renewed. He criticizes the OPA for negatively impacting small farmers and praises Canada for not implementing rationing regulations during the war. Wilkinson also questions President Truman's financial judgment and urges Schwabe to continue fighting against price controls. Schwabe responds by thanking Wilkinson for his communication and praises his clear and expressive views on the subject, stating that he has included Wilkinson's statement in the Congressional Record.

Dates

Creation: 1946-07-01

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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