The OPA Debate: A Candid Exchange of Views, 1946-07-01

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 32

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_32_0008

Scope and Contents

Nina Rateliff writes to Congressman George Schwabe expressing her support for the OPA restrictions and criticizing his stance against them. She mentions that many people in her office also support the OPA and warns Schwabe that they may vote against him in the next election. Schwabe responds by defending his position, arguing that the OPA regulations are harmful and criticizing the New Deal administration for freezing salaries and prices. He also accuses the OPA officials of lobbying for their own interests.

Dates

Creation: 1946-07-01

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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