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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_52_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Referral of Inquiry to Office of Price Administration
- Date:
- 1945-06-14
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Public works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_49_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Corruption and Chaos in the OPA: A Letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-06-14
- Creator:
- Pendleton, John F.
- Topic:
- United States--Appropriations and expenditures
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_13_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Letter Regarding Controversial F.E.P.C. Bill from J.E. Rankin to George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-06-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_49_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Efforts to Retain Sugar Quota for the Ice Cream Industry in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1945-06-15
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Correspondence Regarding Controversial Legislation: Fair Employment Practice Act and Social Security Tax Increase
- Date:
- 1945-06-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_22_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Confusion Over OPA Price Stand: Petroleum Producers Speak Out
- Date:
- 1945-06-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- IndustriesUnited States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_49_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding OPA MPR 540 Relief for Tulsa Used Car Dealers Association
- Date:
- 1945-06-16
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Policy Area:
- Commerce
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_49_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Fair Profit Margins in the Meat Industry: The Barkley Amendment to the Price Control Act
- Date:
- 1945-06-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_20_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between George B. Schwabe and John W. Sager Regarding the Federal Employees Salary Adjustment Bill
- Date:
- 1945-06-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_8_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Local PAC Secretary and Congressman Regarding Anti-Poll Tax Bill and Other Legislations
- Date:
- 1945-06-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, is contacting the Office of Price Administration regarding a letter from the Par-Ex Machine Company. He is seeking a prompt response and action on the matter. The Office of Price Administration is dealing with a high volume of inquiries and protests, and Schwabe is critical of the extension of the OPA and its personnel."]](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_52_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_52_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Referral of Inquiry to Office of Price Administration")
![["The author, John F. Pendleton, writes to Congressman George B. Schwabe about a case involving Chas. Good and the OPA. Good faced issues with the OPA, but with the help of a lawyer named Hemphill, the matter was resolved. Pendleton also expresses concerns about the OPA's practices, including wiretapping and invasive spot checks in grocery stores. He also mentions the meat situation in Nowata, Oklahoma. Pendleton ends the letter with a mention of a rumor about the Governor potentially receiving a diplomatic position."]](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_49_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_49_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Corruption and Chaos in the OPA: A Letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe")
![["The document is a letter from John E. Rankin to George B. Schwabe discussing the F. E. P. C. Bill, which Rankin believes is dangerous and communistic. He argues that the bill would lead to totalitarianism, harm small businesses, and create race tension. Rankin urges Schwabe to oppose the bill and provides a list of personnel involved in the organization behind it. He emphasizes the importance of protecting the country from the negative consequences of the bill."]](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_13_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_13_0014_thumbnail.jpg "1945 Letter Regarding Controversial F.E.P.C. Bill from J.E. Rankin to George B. Schwabe")
![["The Carnation Company of Oklahoma is thanking Congressman Schwabe for his efforts in retaining the sugar quota for the ice cream industry in Oklahoma for the third quarter of 1945. They express their appreciation for his support in ensuring that ice cream production is not further hindered by sugar shortages."]](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_49_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_49_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Efforts to Retain Sugar Quota for the Ice Cream Industry in Oklahoma")
![["The document discusses two bills before Congress - the Fair Employment Practice Act and the Social Security legislation. The writer opposes the Fair Employment Practice Act, criticizing it as socialistic and communistic. They express concerns about the potential consequences of increasing the Social Security tax, particularly in terms of the fund being invested in government bonds. The writer appreciates receiving feedback from constituents and values their input on pending issues."]](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_12_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0005_thumbnail.jpg "1945 Correspondence Regarding Controversial Legislation: Fair Employment Practice Act and Social Security Tax Increase")
![["The Independent Petroleum Association of America is confused about the OPA's stance on crude oil prices, as OPA representatives have failed to address accounting charges. The association claims that the OPA's cost survey does not align with industry recommendations, and that the OPA is not using cost information obtained from the industry. The House Small Business Committee is studying the issue and expected to make recommendations soon."]](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_22_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_22_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Confusion Over OPA Price Stand: Petroleum Producers Speak Out")
![["George B. Schwabe, M.C. received a telegram from the Tulsa Used Car Dealers Association regarding OPA MPR 540. He forwarded the telegram to the Office of Price Administration for consideration and requested prompt relief for the situation. Schwabe also sent a letter to Zenas Le Potter at the Office of Price Administration, enclosing the telegram and asking for prompt consideration and relief."]](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_49_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_49_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding OPA MPR 540 Relief for Tulsa Used Car Dealers Association")
![["The document is a letter from Wilbur La Roe, Jr., the General Counsel of The National Independent Meat Packers Association, to the Honorable George B. Schwabe explaining the Barkley amendment to the Price Control Act in relation to the meat price problem. The main points of the letter include the need for a fair profit margin for processing each species of livestock, the differences in opinion between the meat packers and OPA, and the importance of having this requirement written into law rather than relying on personal promises. The document urges support for the Barkley amendment as it strengthens price control."]](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_49_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_49_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Fair Profit Margins in the Meat Industry: The Barkley Amendment to the Price Control Act")
![["John W Sager, a Federal employee from Bixby, Oklahoma, wrote to Honorable George B. Schwabe urging his support for the Federal Employees Salary Adjustment Bill. Schwabe responded, stating that the bill had already passed in the House and he supported it. He believed that the Senate may have a different approach, but was confident that a measure benefiting Federal employees would be adopted."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/Federal%20Employees,%201945-1946-CAC_CC_047_1_5_20_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_20_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between George B. Schwabe and John W. Sager Regarding the Federal Employees Salary Adjustment Bill")
![["Mr. Burton wrote to Mr. Schwabe asking for support for the Anti-Poll Tax Bill, expressing concern about the elimination of the FEPC from the War Agencies Appropriation Bill, and requesting the extension of the Price Control Act without changes. Mr. Schwabe responded, clarifying the status of the bills in Congress and expressing appreciation for Mr. Burton's input."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Local PAC Secretary and Congressman Regarding Anti-Poll Tax Bill and Other Legislations")