Support Needed for Local Health Units Bill, H. R. 274, 1951-03-05

Item — Box: 27, Folder: 49

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_3_27_49_0005

Scope and Contents

The letter from George B. Schwabe expresses his opposition to the Local Health Units Bill, H. R. 274, arguing that Oklahoma should be able to handle its own health problems without federal funding. On the other hand, Dr. G. F. Mathews, Commissioner of Health, advocates for the bill, stating that it is necessary to provide adequate health services to rural areas in Oklahoma. Mathews emphasizes the importance of public health in improving the overall health of the population and urges Schwabe to support the legislation.

Dates

Creation: 1951-03-05

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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