The Lanham Act and Its Impact on Oklahoma Schools: A Telegram Report from 1946, 1946-03-27

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 4

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_4_0003

Scope and Contents

The document discusses the importance of continuing federal aid under the Lanham Act to Oklahoma schools in war-affected areas through the 1946-47 fiscal year. It provides data on school attendance, state appropriations, minimum program income, advalorem levy, and total revenue for Lanham Act aided schools compared to others. The document highlights the financial disadvantage faced by schools in war-affected areas and the need for continued support due to the dislocation of population and higher costs. It also mentions that this condition will persist through 1946-47 due to legislative timelines and property reassessment schedules.

Dates

Broadcast: 1946-03-27

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

Access Restriction

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