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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_2_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support for the Townsend Bill: A Letter from Mr. Edward Green to Mr. George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-10-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_8_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Advocacy for the Reformation of Toiletries Tax Collection: A Letter from George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-10-18
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Taxation Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_8_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Correspondence Regarding Proposed Amendment to Excise Tax Rate and Alcohol Tax
- Date:
- 1945-10-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Taxation Law and legislation--United States, Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_55_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe Regarding Production Delays in Manufacturing Industry
- Date:
- 1945-10-19
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_64_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Consolidation of Surplus Property Disposal Operations
- Date:
- 1945-10-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_65_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence and Updates from the College of Engineering at Carnegie Institute of Technology
- Date:
- 1945-10-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_2_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding the Truman Administration and the Townsend Plan
- Date:
- 1945-10-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_55_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Bureaucratic Struggle: Correspondence Regarding Hog Ceiling Prices in Vinita, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1945-10-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns about Government Spending and Property Rights
- Date:
- 1945-10-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Public works--United States, Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_14_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Guthrie Cotton Oil Company and Congressman George B. Schwabe Regarding Proposed Amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act
- Date:
- 1945-10-20
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Mr. Green writes to Congressman Schwabe expressing his support for the pending Townsend bill, which aims to provide old age assistance. Schwabe responds, thanking Green for his support and expressing uncertainty about the bill passing due to the majority of the New Deal crowd in the House of Representatives. Schwabe also mentions his hope for the bill to become national law and promises to consider Green's request for his vote."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Support for the Townsend Bill: A Letter from Mr. Edward Green to Mr. George B. Schwabe")
![["A group of druggists in Miami, Oklahoma sent a telegram to George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, requesting him to support a bill that would have the toiletries tax collected at the source by manufacturers instead of by druggists. Schwabe responded that he is sympathetic to their request and will bring it to the attention of the committee to which the bill has been referred."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Advocacy for the Reformation of Toiletries Tax Collection: A Letter from George B. Schwabe")
![["The document is from Don Friday, requesting George Schwabe to use his influence for the passage of H.R. 4309 which aims to reduce excise tax rates and tax on alcohol. Don Friday believes that the current taxes are burdensome on retailers and should be collected at the source. Schwabe responds, expressing sympathy and stating that the bill has already passed the House and is now before the Senate Committee on Finance. Schwabe agrees with Friday's concerns and hopes the bill will receive favorable consideration."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "1945 Correspondence Regarding Proposed Amendment to Excise Tax Rate and Alcohol Tax")
![["Walter O'Bannon Co. is a manufacturer of oil well pumps, pump valves, valve cups, and pumping accessories located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In a letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe, they express gratitude for his letter and copies of the Congressional Record. They discuss delays in deliveries due to strikes and shortages of materials, as well as issues with employees demanding higher wages. They mention support for H.R. 2788 and express their hope for finding solutions to these challenges."]](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_55_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_55_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe Regarding Production Delays in Manufacturing Industry")
![["The Reconstruction Finance Corporation announced that starting on November 5, interested individuals can purchase surplus consumer, capital, and producer goods from the government by contacting regional RFC offices or Department of Commerce surplus property offices. The Office of Surplus Property of the Department of Commerce will be transferred to RFC to streamline the process of selling surplus goods. This consolidation aims to provide better coordination in the sale of surplus property and eliminate redundancy in handling closely related items by multiple agencies. The transfer is expected to involve $27.93 billion worth of surplus goods over a 12-month period."]](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_64_0000-Reconstruction%20Finance%20Corporation,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_64_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Consolidation of Surplus Property Disposal Operations")
![["The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe to Webster N. Jones, acknowledging receipt of a proposed labor act sent by Mr. A. W. Robertson. Schwabe mentions his son's visit and plans to manage his farms in Oklahoma. He also expresses his determination to visit Pittsburgh and wishes Mrs. Haire a happy 95th birthday. Jones, in a previous letter, had informed Schwabe about the labor act and mentioned his upcoming visit to Pittsburgh and his mother's 95th birthday celebration."]](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_65_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_65_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence and Updates from the College of Engineering at Carnegie Institute of Technology")
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, responding to a letter from R.M. Hamilton regarding a bill for a National Old Age Pension. Schwabe expresses his support for the bill and criticizes the Committee in the House of Representatives for not considering it fairly. He also discusses his frustration with the Truman Administration and their handling of legislation. Hamilton disavows a card sent by supposed Townsend Plan supporters and urges Schwabe to carefully study the evidence supporting the bill. Hamilton also expresses his belief that the Republican Party will be responsible for electing the next president and emphasizes the importance of independence and following principles in serving the country."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding the Truman Administration and the Townsend Plan")
![["Mr. Ream Peyton contacted George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, to request assistance in raising ceiling prices for live hogs at the Vinita Stockyards. Schwabe contacted the OPA official in charge, who stated that certain records needed to be provided before higher prices could be authorized. The official also mentioned differences in pricing among markets, suggesting that the Vinita Stockyards may have lower charges due to proximity to farmers. Schwabe expressed frustration with the bureaucratic system and OPA regulations. He advised Peyton to provide the requested information and offered further assistance."]](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_55_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_55_0008_thumbnail.jpg "The Bureaucratic Struggle: Correspondence Regarding Hog Ceiling Prices in Vinita, Oklahoma")
![["The document discusses a vote to reduce wartime expenditures and expresses opposition to the Office of Price Administration (OPA) as well as support for a protest meeting at the County Court House. The document also mentions the formation of a Property Owners Rental Association to advocate for property rights."]](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_56_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns about Government Spending and Property Rights")
![["The document is a letter from the Guthrie Cotton Oil Company to Honorable George Schwabe opposing amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act that would make time and a half over 40 hours mandatory and raise the minimum wage. The company explains that they are unable to increase shifts due to lack of surplus labor and that their prices are fixed by government agencies, so any increase in labor costs would have to be offset by lowering prices paid to producers. They urge Schwabe to oppose the proposed changes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201945-CAC_CC_047_1_5_14_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_14_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Guthrie Cotton Oil Company and Congressman George B. Schwabe Regarding Proposed Amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act")