An Appeal for Economic Security: A Letter to Honorable Representative George B. Schwabe, 1946-06-30

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 34

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_34_0003

Scope and Contents

The letter is from Honorable Representative George B. Schwabe to veterans of the Second World War, discussing their financial situation and the need for an effective OPA bill. The veterans express their concerns about living on a low income and urge Schwabe to support price stabilization. Schwabe argues against OPA and government intervention in the economy, stating that deficit financing is the main cause of inflation. He believes that too much government involvement will lead to dictatorship in the country. The veterans hope their letter will receive Schwabe's attention and that he will consider their perspective.

Dates

Creation: 1946-06-30

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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