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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_42_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Naval Training Center in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Education, Higher--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_42_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- URGENT REQUEST FOR NAVY AIR STATION TRANSFER
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_53_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Analysis of Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributors' Margins: A Letter to George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Policy Area:
- Agriculture and Food
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_53_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Analysis of Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributor Margins and Rollback Proposal
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_53_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Resolution Against July Liquor-Making Holiday and National Food Shortages
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Commerce
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- URGENT APPEAL: OPA's Proposed Sugar Quota Reduction
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- OPA Clash: Tulsa Packers Question Experts on Meat Quotas
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Agriculture and Food
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_47_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Political Scramble: Tulsa Office Center of Controversy
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Stigler, William Grady, 1891-1952
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_47_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Impact of Sugar Quota Cut on the Ice Cream Industry
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_47_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Proposals for Fair Price Control: Recommendations from Retailers
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is about the different symbols used in telegrams and cables, as well as the standard time for filing and receipt of messages. It also includes a message requesting the establishment of a naval training center in Oklahoma on behalf of 50,000 veterans. The sender suggests that one of the old naval bases in the state should be retained for economic and geographical reasons. The company welcomes suggestions from its patrons."]](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_42_0000-Navy,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_42_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Naval Training Center in Oklahoma")
![["The document is a telegram from the Elk City Chamber of Commerce requesting assistance in transferring a naval air station from Norman to Clinton, Oklahoma. They emphasize the facilities and support available in Clinton and express a desire to keep the Navy in Western Oklahoma. They ask for support from Representative George Schwabe in making this transfer happen."]](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_42_0000-Navy,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_42_0006_thumbnail.jpg "URGENT REQUEST FOR NAVY AIR STATION TRANSFER")
![["The Office of Price Administration explains to Congressman George B. Schwabe the reasons for proposing a rollback in fresh fruit and vegetable prices at the distributor level. They conducted a survey to determine distributor margins, and after analyzing the data, determined a 10.9% rollback was necessary. The industry protested, citing rising expenses and differences in conditions from the survey year. The O.P.A. believes the rollback will benefit consumers by reducing retail prices. They refute claims that the rollback will benefit chain stores disproportionately and dispute figures on wholesalers' share of the consumer dollar."]](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_53_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_53_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Analysis of Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributors' Margins: A Letter to George B. Schwabe")
![["The Office of Price Administration explains to Congressman George B. Schwabe the reasons behind the proposed rollback in fresh fruit and vegetable distributors' margins. The decision was based on a survey conducted in 1944 and industry representatives agreed to the results. The rollback would not disproportionately benefit chain stores and could potentially lower prices for consumers. The O.P.A. refutes claims made by the Ben E. Keith Company's advertisement and stands by their decision."]](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_53_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_53_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Analysis of Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Distributor Margins and Rollback Proposal")
![["The document discusses the authorization of a liquor-making holiday in July 1945 for the production of beverage alcohol, including Bourbon whisky, using a significant amount of grain and molasses. It emphasizes the negative impact on food shortages and calls for the cancellation of the holiday, requesting President Truman and the UPB to revoke it. It also mentions a Congressional resolution for an investigation into the effects of the holiday and urges support for further legislation to address the issue."]](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_53_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_53_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution Against July Liquor-Making Holiday and National Food Shortages")
![["A telegram sent by A.N. Williams, President of a company, to George B. Schwabe expressing concern about the OPA's plans to reduce sugar quotas for certain products. The sender believes the reduction will be harmful to small bottlers and requests assistance from Schwabe."]](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_46_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0007_thumbnail.jpg "URGENT APPEAL: OPA's Proposed Sugar Quota Reduction")
![["At a public forum, OPA experts were unable to provide satisfactory answers to Tulsa packers who were frustrated by OPA quotas that had significantly reduced their killing capacity. The packers questioned the fairness of quota increases in other areas while they were struggling. OPA officials advised the packers to follow proper channels for relief, but the packers expressed frustration at their inability to find a solution despite their efforts."]](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_46_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0013_thumbnail.jpg "OPA Clash: Tulsa Packers Question Experts on Meat Quotas")
![["The document discusses a political struggle over the location of the OPA office in Tulsa, with Congressman Stigler pushing for its relocation to Muskogee or Oklahoma City. There is also mention of a golf tournament and a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Brooklyn Dodgers. The document at the end expresses frustration with OPA policies and economic conditions."]](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_47_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_47_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Political Scramble: Tulsa Office Center of Controversy")
![["A telegram is being sent to George Schwabe in Washington D.C. regarding the potential impact of a cut in sugar quota on the ice cream industry. The sender, Rose Lawn Dairy, highlights the importance of the industry in absorbing surplus milk, making profits in spring and summer, and the potential negative impact on small businesses if the quota is cut. They urge Schwabe to thoroughly investigate the issue before the cut goes into effect."]](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_47_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_47_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Impact of Sugar Quota Cut on the Ice Cream Industry")
![["The Retailers Committee of the Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce has approved five proposals to be sent to Congress regarding price control under the OPA. The proposals include interpreting the phrase \"generally fair and equitable\" more strictly, allowing judicial discretion in cases of price regulation violations, giving citizens the right to contest OPA regulations in Federal Court, giving the Price Administrator control over commercial rents, and extending the Price Control Act for one year only. These proposals aim to ensure fair application of price ceilings and prevent unnecessary restrictions hindering post-war economic recovery."]](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_47_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_47_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Proposals for Fair Price Control: Recommendations from Retailers")