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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_34_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Case Against OPA: A Congressman's Response
- Date:
- 1946-07-16
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_39_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Response to Request for Vote Against S. 1592 and President's Reorganization Plan
- Date:
- 1946-07-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_2_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Dr. J.E. Wallace and Congressman George Schwabe Regarding Medical Economics and Socialized Medicine in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-07-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_22_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Disability Retirement Benefits Legislation for Reserve Officers
- Date:
- 1946-07-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_24_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Views on OPA: A Letter from Mr. Don T. Langan to Honorable George Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-07-17
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_24_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Congressman Schwabe Regarding Price Controls
- Date:
- 1946-07-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_26_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposing OPA: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.
- Date:
- 1946-07-17
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_32_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Debate Over Rent Control: A Letter Exchange
- Date:
- 1946-07-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_34_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Appeal for Support: Retain Senate Amendment Decontrolling Meat
- Date:
- 1946-07-17
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_34_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Price Control: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.
- Date:
- 1946-07-17
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is in response to a request to vote for the revival of the Office of Price Administration (OPA). The writer, George B. Schwabe, explains that prices are not higher everywhere and that the OPA was poorly administered and unfair. He mentions that President Truman vetoed an OPA extension bill, causing confusion. Schwabe indicates that most constituents are in favor of doing away with the OPA altogether."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "The Case Against OPA: A Congressman's Response")
![["The sender received a postal card from Mr. Toomey asking him to vote against S. 1592 and the President's Reorganization Plan No. 1. The sender had already voted against the President's reorganization plans, but would consider S. 1592 when it comes before the House. The sender appreciates hearing from Mr. Toomey and values his views."]](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_39_0000-Reorganization%20of%20Congress,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_39_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Request for Vote Against S. 1592 and President's Reorganization Plan")
![["Dr. Wallace sends a booklet on Medical Economics to Congressman Schwabe, expressing his opposition to socialized medicine. Schwabe shares his belief that the New Deal system is totalitarian and un-American. He plans to return home for the fall campaign and hopes to meet with Wallace. They exchange pleasantries and well wishes."]](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_2_0000-Socialized%20Medicine,%201946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_2_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_2_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Dr. J.E. Wallace and Congressman George Schwabe Regarding Medical Economics and Socialized Medicine in 1946")
![["The document is a letter from George W. McMullin to George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, urging him to support bill HR6954 regarding disability retirement benefits for reserve officers. Schwabe responds by acknowledging the letter and stating that he will consider McMullin's views when the bill comes before the House for consideration. Schwabe also notes that he is not on the committee reviewing the bill, so he has not heard arguments for or against it."]](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_7_22_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_22_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_22_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Disability Retirement Benefits Legislation for Reserve Officers")
![["The document is a response from Congressman George B. Schwabe to Don T. Langan regarding his views on OPA (Office of Price Administration). Langan suggests that OPA payrolls be curbed and potentially removed, except for rent controls. Schwabe informs Langan that he voted against reviving OPA and voted for rent controls only. Schwabe appreciates Langan's views and assures him that he voted according to his suggestions. Langan had expressed the opinion that OPA powers should be curbed and rent controls should be maintained."]](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_24_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_24_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Views on OPA: A Letter from Mr. Don T. Langan to Honorable George Schwabe")
![["Barney Stewart Jr. expresses his gratitude to Congressman Schwabe for his letter regarding the disapproval of further price controls. Stewart hopes that Congress will allow businesses to operate without restrictive controls in order to continue building the industrial empire of the United States. He offers his assistance to Congressman Schwabe and signs the letter \"Sincerely yours, Barney Stewart Jr.\""]](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_24_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_24_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Congressman Schwabe Regarding Price Controls")
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, responding to a request to vote against all OPA (Office of Price Administration) measures. Schwabe confirms that he has been following this advice and voted against sending a bill to conference that he believes would likely lead to the resurrection of the OPA. He thanks the recipient for their interest and support."]](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_26_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_26_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Opposing OPA: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.")
![["The writer, Miss Sue Gaddy, expresses her support for some form of rent control even after the rest of the OPA is abolished. She believes that rent controls have been successful in maintaining reasonable rents and preventing landlords from charging excessive amounts."]](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_32_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_32_0007_thumbnail.jpg "The Debate Over Rent Control: A Letter Exchange")
![["The New York Council of Wholesale Meat Dealers is urging Congressman Schwabe to support the Senate amendment decontrolling meat in the Emergency Price Control Act. They argue that legitimate industry and trade are regaining control of meat production and distribution, while black market operators are being forced out of business. They believe that continued operation of economic forces will bring an end to high livestock prices and ensure an ample supply of meat at reasonable prices for consumers. They warn that reinstatement of meat price control will lead to corruption and price increases in the black market. They emphasize the importance of retaining the Senate amendment in any price control extension bill recommended by the Conference Committee."]](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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Appeal for Support: Retain Senate Amendment Decontrolling Meat")
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe, a congressman, responding to a constituent's request for support of price control measures. Schwabe expresses his opposition to the OPA and the New Deal program, stating that he believes they have done more harm than good. He emphasizes that he does not make decisions based on obtaining votes for reelection and that the responsibility for price control legislation lies with the New Deal Administration. Schwabe also highlights arguments against price controls made by the OPA Administrator, Paul Porter, and mentions that the majority of his constituents are against price control legislation."]](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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Price Control: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.")