Inequality in Military Leave Payments: A Call for Change, 1946-03-28

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 51

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_51_0009

Scope and Contents

Mr. Lucas wrote to Representative George Schwabe regarding the unfairness of terminal leave payments for enlisted men compared to commissioned officers. He expressed his frustration that a bill addressing this issue has not been passed and requested information on any actions taken to bring the bill to a vote. Representative Schwabe responded, agreeing with Mr. Lucas and stating that he is working towards abolishing the discrimination against enlisted men in terminal leave payments.

Dates

Creation: 1946-03-28

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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