Importance of Universal Rent Controls, 1946-07-05

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 33

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_33_0008

Scope and Contents

The letter from Mr. D. E. Hodges to Congressman George Schwabe expresses concern about the need for universal rent controls if price control is to continue. Hodges highlights a specific case of excessive rent charges in Bartlesville and requests assistance in addressing such issues. Congressman Schwabe responds, expressing his belief that price controls are not consistent with a capitalist system and are only suitable for dire emergencies. He notes that there have been complaints in areas with rent controls, but not in Bartlesville where there are none.

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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