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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_61_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Tulsa Rental Property Owners Association to Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding Relief from Rent Regulations
- Date:
- 1942-03-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 77th (1941-1943)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Amendment to the Act for Expedited Provision of Defense-Related Housing
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_15_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Legislation for Postage Rate Adjustment on Fourth-Class Mail Matter in 79th Congress
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States, Transportation--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_15_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Bill to Readjust Rates of Postage on Fourth-Class Mail Matter
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States, Transportation--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- URGENT: Support Railroad Reorganization Bill Rule Enactment
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States, Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Railroad Retirement Act Update and Request for Support
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- United States, Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Railroad Retirement Amendment and War Service: A Letter Exchange
- Date:
- 1945-03-10
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_15_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Postwar Planning Funding for Cities: A Letter from Congressman Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-03-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_1_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Resolution Commending Honorable Paul Stewart and Oklahoma Delegation for H.R. 1831
- Date:
- 1945-04-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Public Works--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Public Law 162: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-04-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States, Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document from Edward Watters, President of the Tulsa Rental Property Owners Association, requests relief from the Rent Regulations, specifically asking for higher rent ceilings to cover maintenance and repairs. Congressman George B. Schwabe acknowledges the request and forwards it to the Rent Control Division, but expresses skepticism about the likelihood of obtaining relief due to bureaucratic control in Washington. Schwabe also criticizes the Office of Price Administration for its oppressive regulations and advocates for independent and private enterprise rather than national control of economic activities."]](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_61_0000-Price%20Administration,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_61_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Tulsa Rental Property Owners Association to Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding Relief from Rent Regulations")
![["This act amends a previous act related to housing provision for national defense. It adds a phrase regarding claimant agency under a controlled materials plan and deletes certain words from a specific section of the previous act. The amendment was approved on July 1, 1944."]](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_2_0000-Education,%201940-1944%20/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Amendment to the Act for Expedited Provision of Defense-Related Housing")
![["The document is a report from the Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads regarding a bill to readjust the rates of postage on fourth-class mail matter. The bill aims to make parcel post-service self-sustaining and addresses deficits in handling fourth-class mail. The proposed schedule of rates is based on a study conducted by the Post Office Department and aims to cover expenses and generate revenue. The report recommends certain rate adjustments to achieve this goal."]](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_15_0000-Postal%20Rates,%201945/CAC_CC_047_1_6_15_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_15_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Legislation for Postage Rate Adjustment on Fourth-Class Mail Matter in 79th Congress")
![["This text is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives in 1945 to readjust postage rates on fourth-class mail matter. It outlines the new rates based on weight and delivery zones, and gives the Postmaster General authority to make changes to promote service and ensure revenue. Existing laws affected by the revision are also repealed."]](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_15_0000-Postal%20Rates,%201945/CAC_CC_047_1_6_15_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_15_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Bill to Readjust Rates of Postage on Fourth-Class Mail Matter")
![["The document is a telegram regarding the Reed Railroad Reorganization Bill, urging the recipient to attend a meeting to support the enactment of the bill in order to save billions of dollars of investments for individual stockholders and bondholders. The telegram is from the National Conference of Railroad Investors."]](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_37_0000-Railroad%20Employees,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0005_thumbnail.jpg "URGENT: Support Railroad Reorganization Bill Rule Enactment")
![["The author, John L. Dunn, is writing to Honorable George B. Schwabe to thank him for sending copies of the Railroad Retirement act. The local Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen is requesting a reduction in years of service required for pension eligibility. The bill has been reported out of committee and is awaiting consideration by the house. Dunn wishes Schwabe and his family well."]](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_37_0000-Railroad%20Employees,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Railroad Retirement Act Update and Request for Support")
![["The first letter is from George B. Schwabe to C.F. Gowdy, where Schwabe expresses concern about his sons in the military and discusses heavy workload due to war activities. He also mentions possible use of Gowdy's story in connection with a proposed Railroad Retirement benefit measure. The second letter is from Gowdy to Schwabe, discussing his service in the army and how the proposed amendment to the Railroad Retirement benefit would affect him financially. Both letters show a personal connection and concern for each other's well-being."]](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_37_0000-Railroad%20Employees,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Railroad Retirement Amendment and War Service: A Letter Exchange")
![["The document from Congressman George B. Schwabe acknowledges receipt of a letter from W. F. McMurry, Water Superintendent of the City Water Department in Tulsa, Oklahoma, regarding funds made available for cities to plan postwar activities and construction work. Schwabe provides information on the Act passed by Congress, including a provision for $35,000,000 for planning projects, with an estimated $500,000 for the State of Oklahoma. Schwabe also mentions sending a letter to mayors and city commissioners in Oklahoma's First Congressional District on the same subject. McMurry had requested a copy of the bill and Schwabe's opinion on Tulsa obtaining funds for increasing the city's water supply post-war. Schwabe responds positively and offers his assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_15_0000-Federal%20Works%20Agency,%201945/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_15_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_15_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Postwar Planning Funding for Cities: A Letter from Congressman Schwabe")
![["The document is a letter and resolution from the House of Representatives in Oklahoma commending Congressman Paul Stewart for introducing a bill related to Old Age Assistance. The resolution expresses approval and appreciation for Stewart's efforts and the support of the Oklahoma Delegation in Congress. It urges the prompt approval of the bill and directs the Chief Clerk to send certified copies of the resolution to each member of the Oklahoma Delegation in Congress."]](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_1_0000-Old%20Age%20Assistance,%201944-1945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_1_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution Commending Honorable Paul Stewart and Oklahoma Delegation for H.R. 1831")
![["The document acknowledges receipt of a request for a copy of Public Law 162 from Mr. W.P. Grant, who is seeking an adjustment to his claim for pension. The document includes the sending of the requested document and also provides additional information in the form of a booklet on the Railroad Retirement Act. The Congressman is currently out of Washington but will be informed of the letter upon his return. The document expresses willingness to help and encourages Mr. Grant to reach out for 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_6_37_0000-Railroad%20Employees,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Public Law 162: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe")