The Effects of O.P.A. and Price Controls on American Citizens, 1946-07-05

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 26

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_26_0034

Scope and Contents

The letter is from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, responding to a letter from Mrs. Roy Watson expressing gratitude for not voting to keep O.P.A. alive. Schwabe mentions receiving other letters on the same subject and encourages Watson to share her negative experiences with O.P.A. to prevent its reinstatement. The letter also discusses the impact of price controls and government involvement in controlling prices, expressing concerns about the effects on the economy and questioning the government's role in people's lives.

Dates

Creation: 1946-07-05

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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