Extension of the Selective Service Act: A Controversial Issue, 1946-03-25

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 46

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_46_0002

Scope and Contents

Representative George B. Schwabe received a letter from Judge Harry L. S. Halley of the Reserve Officers Association of Oklahoma expressing support for the extension of the Selective Service Act for six months due to world conditions. Schwabe acknowledges the controversial nature of the issue and the differing opinions among Members of Congress and the public. He notes that opinions on the extension of the Draft Law in his district are divided. Judge Halley emphasizes the need for the draft extension to ensure an adequate number of men in the armed forces during a critical time.

Dates

Creation: 1946-03-25

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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