Support for Amending the Railroad Retirement Act, 1945-06-02

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 37

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0007

Scope and Contents

Mr. Penrose of Local 457 International Association of Machinists in Tulsa, Oklahoma, sent a letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe requesting his support for legislation to improve the Railroad Retirement Act for the benefit of railroad employees. The letter outlines specific changes they are advocating for, such as eliminating age restrictions for pensions and providing a minimum monthly pension for machinists. Congressman Schwabe responds positively, stating he will be on the alert for these matters and hopes Mr. Penrose will be pleased with his vote.

Dates

Creation: 1945-06-02

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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