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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to OPA and Support for Retailers: A Letter from George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-10-24
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Standing Up to the Office of Price Administration: A Letter from Cullen Lumber Company
- Date:
- 1945-11-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance), Public works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_31_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Protest Against Housing Bill HR-4761: A Telegram from United Brick and Tile Co.
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_57_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Feed Situation in Oklahoma: A Response from George B. Schwabe, M. C.
- Date:
- 1946-01-24
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Rent Control Bill Introduced by Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-12-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Kelly Tractor & Implement Company wrote to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing their opposition to the OPA's policy of making retailers absorb price increases. They urged Schwabe to oppose this measure and provided information on the Smith Committee's investigation. Schwabe assured them of his sympathy and support in their appeal."]](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_56_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to OPA and Support for Retailers: A Letter from George B. Schwabe")
![["The document is from the Cullen Real Lumber Company to Congressman Geo. B. Schwabe expressing concerns about the Office of Price Administration (OPA) and their fear of being sued by them. The company believes that more people do not complain about the OPA out of fear of retaliation. They give permission for the letter to be used in any way to address the abuse they feel they are receiving from the OPA."]](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_56_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Standing Up to the Office of Price Administration: A Letter from Cullen Lumber Company")
![["The document discusses different symbols and classes of service for Western Union telegrams and cables. It also includes a message regarding a protest against a bill that would impose a ceiling on houses under $10,000 and subsidize inefficient manufacturers of building materials. The sender, K C Burns from United Brick and Tile Co, is against the bill and believes they are doing everything possible to meet the demand for brick and tile for veterans' housing. The company welcomes suggestions from its patrons regarding its service."]](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_31_0000-Housing,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_31_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Protest Against Housing Bill HR-4761: A Telegram from United Brick and Tile Co.")
![["The document is a response from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, to W. N. Palmer. Schwabe expresses gratitude for Palmer's detailed opinions on various issues facing Congress. He discusses the feed shortage issue, blaming the OPA for the problem and stating that the New Deal philosophy has failed. Schwabe assures Palmer that he has discussed the issue with his constituents and other Congressmen from Oklahoma."]](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_57_0000-Price%20Administration,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_57_0001_thumbnail.jpg "The Feed Situation in Oklahoma: A Response from George B. Schwabe, M. C.")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas presented an amendment to extend rent controls, citing a housing crisis and the need for affordable housing. She argued that rent control was necessary to prevent chaos and advocated for stronger enforcement measures, including injunctions, treble damages, and criminal sanctions. Her bill aimed to protect tenants from illegal evictions and rent increases, and provide standards for rent administrators. Douglas warned that without effective rent control, rents would continue to increase, impacting the economic and social well-being of the nation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Rent Control Bill Introduced by Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas")
