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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_74_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Call for Action: Labor Situation Addressed by Representative Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-05-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_74_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Urging Support for President Truman's Labor Legislation
- Date:
- 1946-05-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Commerce
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_77_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Protest Against Labor Domination: A Letter to Honorable Geo Schwabe, M.C.
- Date:
- 1946-05-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States, African Americans
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_78_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support for Americanism: A Letter from C.J. Allen to Honorable George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-05-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Armed Forces--United States, Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_20_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Debate over O.P.A.: Letters from Opposing Views
- Date:
- 1946-05-27
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_20_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 Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.
- Date:
- 1946-05-27
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_20_0025
- 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 Call for Abolishment
- Date:
- 1946-05-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_21_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Update on the Bread and Butter Bill: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.
- Date:
- 1946-05-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_30_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Inconsistencies in Government Policies
- Date:
- 1946-05-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_30_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Debate Over the O.P.A. and Black Markets: Correspondence Between George Haris and George B. Schwabe, M.C.
- Date:
- 1946-05-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document discusses the labor situation and the need for action to be taken by the government. The writer criticizes the New Deal Administration for appeasing labor bosses and believes that the public and rank and file of labor should be given more consideration. The writer also expresses concern that both the public and labor will suffer if the government does not take necessary action."]](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_5_74_0000-Labor,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_74_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Call for Action: Labor Situation Addressed by Representative Schwabe")
![["The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, to Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Mitchell discussing the labor situation and President Truman's labor legislation. Schwabe believes that more action is needed to address the labor issues and criticizes the Administration for being weak and vacillating. He expresses concern for the public and the rank and file of labor, stating that they have suffered and will continue to suffer until the Administration takes necessary steps to address the situation."]](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_5_74_0000-Labor,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_74_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Urging Support for President Truman's Labor Legislation")
![["The document is a protest against labor domination of the government and the President, expressing concern about the negative impact on business and reconversion. The writer believes the President has enough power to address the labor situation without appeasement. They support ending bossism and government influenced by labor unions, advocating for government by the people."]](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_5_77_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_77_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Protest Against Labor Domination: A Letter to Honorable Geo Schwabe, M.C.")
![["The document is a letter from C. J. Allen to George B. Schwabe discussing the need for labor laws to protect the American public and expressing support for Schwabe's efforts in Congress. Allen also criticizes organized labor and the Office of Price Administration, and pledges support for Schwabe's reelection. He also mentions a recent news headline about trainmen having a large amount of money in their treasury."]](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_5_78_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_78_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Americanism: A Letter from C.J. Allen to Honorable George B. Schwabe")
![["The document dated May 27, 1946 written by George B. Schwabe to H.C. Holderman expresses agreement with Holderman's opposition to the O.P.A. Schwabe criticizes the O.P.A. for its practices and attempts to destroy free enterprise in America. Schwabe mentions his voting record against the O.P.A. extension and amendments to restrict its powers. Holderman's letter to Schwabe dated April 22, 1946 suggests adding a clause to the O.P.A. act to prevent landlords from raising rents excessively."]](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_20_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_20_0008_thumbnail.jpg "The Debate over O.P.A.: Letters from Opposing Views")
![["The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe to Viola S. Preston, expressing agreement with her opposition to the O.P.A. He criticizes the bureau for its actions and states that he has consistently voted against its extension and practices. Schwabe thanks Preston for her input and signs off with good wishes."]](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_20_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_20_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to O.P.A.: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.")
![["Mrs. Werth W. Kendall expresses opposition to the O.P.A. and its practices in a letter to Representative George Schwabe. She believes that the agency should be abolished and that goods and services will be more plentiful once free competition is allowed. Representative Schwabe agrees with her views and has consistently opposed the O.P.A., voting against its extension and supporting restricting amendments. He thanks Mrs. Kendall for her input and well wishes."]](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_20_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_20_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to the O.P.A.: A Call for Abolishment")
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe, M.C. to Mr. B. L. Anderson in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Schwabe acknowledges receiving a resume of the Bread and Butter Bill from Anderson and hopes that the matter has been resolved to Anderson's satisfaction. Schwabe ends the letter with good wishes."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Update on the Bread and Butter Bill: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.")
![["Mr. Owen wrote a letter to George Schwabe expressing his desire for O.P.A. to be extended to where supply meets demand, for an anti-strike law with teeth, and for appropriations to be reduced. Schwabe responds by stating that these wants are inconsistent and contradictory, as extending O.P.A. would require subsidies and deficit spending, which would not allow for reduced appropriations. Schwabe advocates for a return to free enterprise and the removal of bureaucratic control to increase production and reduce the need for borrowing money."]](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_30_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_30_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Inconsistencies in Government Policies")
![["Mr. George Schwabe received a postal card from Mr. George Haris discussing the belief that the O.P.A. is responsible for black markets and the decision to extend it to help farmers. Schwabe mentions that many people believe the O.P.A. is causing black markets, while farmers in his district want it abolished. He appreciates differing views and states his position 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_30_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_30_0011_thumbnail.jpg "The Debate Over the O.P.A. and Black Markets: Correspondence Between George Haris and George B. Schwabe, M.C.")