Concerns and Considerations on the Restoration of O.P.A., 1946-07-06

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 34

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_34_0008

Scope and Contents

The document is a letter from a Congressman to Dr. I.A. Anson in response to a telegram urging him to vote for the restoration of the dead O.P.A. with full powers. The Congressman acknowledges receiving the telegram and discusses the reluctance of Americans to be regulated and controlled. He also mentions examples of prominent Democrats advocating for the removal of price controls on certain products. The Congressman questions how people would feel if their fees and charges were regulated by someone who didn't understand the value of their services.

Dates

Creation: 1946-07-06

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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