The Battle for Price Controls: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C., 1946-07-01
Scope and Contents
The document is a letter discussing the Price Control Bill (OPA) and the veto by President Truman. The writer expresses dissatisfaction with the bill, believes it serves only a few selfish interests, and supports the President's veto. The writer argues that price controls are necessary to protect the interests of the American people and combat inflation, and criticizes the influence of selfish and moneyed interests on legislative decisions. The writer also suggests that price controls could help decrease the black market and stimulate production.
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
English
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Full Extent
4 Pages
Abstract
79th (1945-1947)
General
Education
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository