Supporting Our Troops: A Wife's Plea for Action, 1945-09-11

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 55

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_55_0004

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Haynie writes to Congressman Schwabe requesting assistance in getting her husband, who is serving in the Army overseas, released from service. She expresses her frustration with Congressman May's attitude towards the situation and suggests making Selective Service a permanent part of the law to maintain adequate strength in the Armed Services without penalizing those who have already served. She also mentions her financial struggles as a result of losing her job at an aircraft plant. Mrs. Haynie emphasizes the need for help and support for families of service members.

Dates

Creation: 1945-09-11

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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