The O.P.A. Debate: A Call for Action, 1946-06-07

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 31

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_31_0025

Scope and Contents

The letter is from Mr. Schwabe to Mr. Frances discussing the results of a referendum on whether the O.P.A. should be continued. The majority of people were against the extension of the O.P.A., with farmers and World War I veterans particularly opposed. Mr. Frances urges Mr. Schwabe to consider the will of the people and not be influenced by lobbyists in regards to the O.P.A. discontinuance, expressing concerns about the potential consequences of lifting price ceilings.

Dates

Creation: 1946-06-07

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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