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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_33_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Impact of O.P.A. on the Middle Class: A Call for Action
- Date:
- 1946-07-06
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_33_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Response to Request for O.P.A. Restoration: A Call to Protect Middle Class Americans
- Date:
- 1946-07-06
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_33_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support for O.P.A. Extension: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-07-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_34_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Impact of OPA and Congress: A Letter of Concern
- Date:
- 1946-07-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_34_0007
- 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. Control of Dairy Products
- Date:
- 1946-07-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_34_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns and Considerations on the Restoration of O.P.A.
- Date:
- 1946-07-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_34_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Response to O.P.A. Rent and Price Controls
- Date:
- 1946-07-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_34_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Over Rent Controls in Tulsa: Correspondence between George B. Schwabe and Norman Barker
- Date:
- 1946-07-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_28_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Call for Price Controls: A Letter to Mr. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-07-07
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_6_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Government Subsidies and New Deal Philosophy Between Congressman George Schwabe and Constituent Martha Landers
- Date:
- 1946-07-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document from M.J. Devine to George Schwabe expresses concern about the potential revival of the O.P.A. and the impact it would have on the middle and working class people. Devine believes that the O.P.A. is necessary to control prices and prevent inflation, as the cost of living has increased significantly since its fall. Devine urges Schwabe to consider the welfare of the working class in making decisions about the future of the United States."]](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_33_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_33_0012_thumbnail.jpg "The Impact of O.P.A. on the Middle Class: A Call for Action")
![["The document is a response to Mr. Fred E. Ward's request for the restoration of O.P.A. rent and price controls. The writer acknowledges receiving the request but states that the majority of constituents are against the resurrection of O.P.A. The writer criticizes the O.P.A. officials and salaried people for pressuring Congress to continue O.P.A. for their own benefit. The writer also mentions that there are red-blooded Americans who are against the New Deal program of planned economy. Lastly, a telegram from George B. Schwabe urges for positive action in restoring O.P.A. rent and price controls to protect the middle class Americans."]](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_33_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_33_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Request for O.P.A. Restoration: A Call to Protect Middle Class Americans")
![["Mr. and Mrs. Ralph R. Brewer of Tulsa, Oklahoma wrote a letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing their desire for O.P.A. to be re-enacted in its prior form. They believe that discontinuing O.P.A. will cause hardship and are in favor of stringent price controls. Congressman Schwabe responds by stating his opinion that O.P.A. has done more harm than good and is un-American. Schwabe believes that planned economy is not beneficial for the country's 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_6_33_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_33_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Support for O.P.A. Extension: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe")
![["The document is a response to a letter criticizing Congress for not reenacting or extending the OPA law. The writer explains that inflation is not solely caused by Congress's failure to extend OPA, but also by deficit spending and borrowing. The writer also criticizes the New Deal Democrats for controlling Congress and blames them for the lack of action. The writer defends their stance on OPA and mentions that rent control was not disturbed in the bill passed by Congress but vetoed by the President. The writer also mentions that they have not received any complaints about rent controls. The document concludes by urging the recipient to support legislation to prevent 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_34_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_34_0002_thumbnail.jpg "The Impact of OPA and Congress: A Letter of Concern")
![["Mr. C. H. Collins sent a telegram to George B. Schwabe urging him to oppose the return of dairy products to O.P.A. control. Schwabe responded that there is no danger of him voting to return any part of O.P.A. and suggested that Collins should also impress his views upon their District representative and other Democratic representatives."]](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_34_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_34_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to O.P.A. Control of Dairy Products")
![["The document is a letter from a Congressman to Dr. I.A. Anson in response to a telegram urging him to vote for the restoration of the dead O.P.A. with full powers. The Congressman acknowledges receiving the telegram and discusses the reluctance of Americans to be regulated and controlled. He also mentions examples of prominent Democrats advocating for the removal of price controls on certain products. The Congressman questions how people would feel if their fees and charges were regulated by someone who didn't understand the value of their services."]](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_34_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_34_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns and Considerations on the Restoration of O.P.A.")
![["George B. Schwabe received a telegram from Mr. H.C. Hawkins urging him to vote for the resurrection of O.P.A. rent and price controls. Schwabe disagrees with Hawkins, stating that the majority of people in northeastern Oklahoma, including farmers and residents of smaller towns, are against O.P.A. and price controls. He believes these policies are un-American and have socialistic and communistic backgrounds. Schwabe argues that prices are not skyrocketing and that instances of chiseling and rent complaints are mostly in cities with rent control. He believes that such ideas will not preserve American civilization and economy. Schwabe thanks Hawkins for his views but remains firm in his opposition to O.P.A. and planned economy for peace time programs."]](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_34_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_34_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Response to O.P.A. Rent and Price Controls")
![["Norman Barker writes to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing concern about rent gouging in Tulsa and the need for rent controls. Schwabe acknowledges Barker's letter and expresses his opposition to further government regulation in people's lives. Barker also mentions his loyalty to Schwabe and his intention to vote for him in the upcoming election."]](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_34_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_34_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Over Rent Controls in Tulsa: Correspondence between George B. Schwabe and Norman Barker")
![["The document from Mr. Gustafson to Mr. Schwabe discusses the importance of maintaining price controls to prevent piracy and keep essential goods affordable for the average wage-earner. Mr. Gustafson expresses concern about rent increases and rising meat prices following the removal of price controls, and urges Mr. Schwabe to support a bill to reinstate these regulations. He highlights the impact of rising costs on workers' wages and stresses the need for government intervention to protect consumers from exploitation."]](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_28_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_28_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Call for Price Controls: A Letter to Mr. Schwabe")
![["The document is a conversation between Mrs. Martha Landers and Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding subsidies for lead and zinc producers. Mrs. Landers expresses frustration with operators benefiting from subsidies while miners receive little. She questions the fairness of these subsidies and suggests that businesses should change if they are not profitable. Congressman Schwabe acknowledges her concerns and warns against the dangers of a paternalistic government."]](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_6_0000-Subsidies,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_6_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_6_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Government Subsidies and New Deal Philosophy Between Congressman George Schwabe and Constituent Martha Landers")