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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_21_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Spanish American War Veterans' Pension Reduction
- Date:
- 1946-05-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_8_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- An Open Letter to Senator Elmer H. Thomas: Concerns and Recommendations Regarding Post-War Taxation and Government Spending
- Date:
- 1946-05-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_66_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Progress in Rural Electrification Administration Projects in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1946-05-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Electric power production
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_2_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Plight of the Aged: A Call for Action
- Date:
- 1946-05-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_22_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to OPA: Correspondence Regarding Economic Policy
- Date:
- 1946-05-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_21_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Letter from John Q. Heady Regarding HR. 4682 Bill Support
- Date:
- 1946-05-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_21_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to the O.P.A.: A Constituent's Concern
- Date:
- 1946-05-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_21_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Constituent Concerns: Opposition to O.P.A.
- Date:
- 1946-05-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_22_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Folly of OPA: A Call for Order and Clarity
- Date:
- 1946-05-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_22_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to O.P.A.: A Call for Change
- Date:
- 1946-05-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Housing policy--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Mrs. Wiley Smith is writing to Honorable George B. Schwabe to request that a bill be drawn up to reimburse Spanish American War Veterans for the money that was cut from their pensions due to the Economy Act. She believes that the bill would pass in Congress and hopes that Schwabe will consider helping them. Schwabe responds by explaining that it is unlikely for such a bill to pass as long as the current administration is in control."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_7_21_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_21_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_21_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Spanish American War Veterans' Pension Reduction")
![["The author, a business owner, expresses concern about the direction of government policy, particularly regarding taxes. They believe that high taxes are stifling business growth and individual prosperity. They urge Congress to repeal excessive taxes, restore constitutional balance, and promote laws that encourage business expansion and job creation. They also warn against the dangers of unchecked government spending and the long-term effects of oppressive taxation on individual freedom and national prosperity."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_7_8_0000-Taxation,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_8_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_8_0025_thumbnail.jpg "An Open Letter to Senator Elmer H. Thomas: Concerns and Recommendations Regarding Post-War Taxation and Government Spending")
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe, a congressman, responding to a letter from G. C. McBroom regarding Rural Electrification Administration projects in their area. Schwabe mentions that funding has been approved for extensions and that he is actively working to help local cooperatives in his district obtain REA service. He also shares his own experience with trying to get REA service for his farms. Schwabe expresses hope that service will be extended to McBroom's neighborhood soon."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_3_66_0000-Rural%20Electrification%20Administration,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_66_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Progress in Rural Electrification Administration Projects in Oklahoma")
![["Dr. A. William Green writes to George B. Schwabe expressing concern for the plight of the aged people in Oklahoma due to high living costs. He urges Schwabe to take action to provide better support for the elderly population and highlights the importance of addressing their needs. Green also mentions that other congressmen have spoken about the issue and asks for Schwabe's stance on the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_2_0000-Old%20Age%20Assistance,%201944-1945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_2_0012_thumbnail.jpg "The Plight of the Aged: A Call for Action")
![["The document is from Mr. Virgil 0. Wood of Brookswood Oil Company to Honorable George B. Schwabe, expressing opposition to the OPA and its extension. Wood believes that government control of prices is contrary to democratic principles and should be abolished. He also discusses the imbalance between industry and labor and the need for corrections to be made. Wood trusts in Schwabe and his colleagues to use their judgment in solving these issues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_22_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_22_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to OPA: Correspondence Regarding Economic Policy")
![["The document is a letter from John Q Heady to an unknown recipient, thanking them for information about HR. 4682 and expressing support for its passage. He also mentions a soldiers home in Los Angeles and ends the letter with well wishes for the recipient's success."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_7_21_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_21_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_21_0014_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Letter from John Q. Heady Regarding HR. 4682 Bill Support")
![["Mrs. Marguerite M. Miller expresses her opposition to the O.P.A. and its administration in a letter to Honorable Victor Wickersham. Congressman George B. Schwabe, in response, informs Mrs. Miller that he shares her opposition to the O.P.A. and includes a report of the opinions of people in his district on controversial subjects."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_21_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_21_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to the O.P.A.: A Constituent's Concern")
![["The document includes two letters, one from Mr. Schwabe to Mr. Gallman discussing opposition to the O.P.A., and another from V. Guman to Honorable Victor Wickersham expressing frustration with the O.P.A.'s administration. Both letters express opposition to the O.P.A. and concern about inflation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_21_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_21_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Constituent Concerns: Opposition to O.P.A.")
![["The writer expresses frustration with the OPA and their handling of inflation, calling for them to be tamed or destroyed. They believe that the current state of affairs is chaotic and filled with confusion."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_22_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_22_0017_thumbnail.jpg "The Folly of OPA: A Call for Order and Clarity")
![["Mrs. Marguerite M. Miller wrote a letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe expressing her opposition to the O.P.A. and other government bureaus, citing high operating costs for manufacturers and unemployment as reasons for her opposition. Schwabe responded, agreeing with her views and stating that the best way to handle the situation is to do away entirely with planned economy. He also mentioned receiving many similar letters opposing the O.P.A. and expressed his steadfast opposition to it."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_22_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_22_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to O.P.A.: A Call for Change")