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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- False Rumor and Congressional Response: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.
- Date:
- 1945-10-26
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_86_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Response to Resolution Regarding Marine Radio Operators
- Date:
- 1945-10-26
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_45_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for Full Name on United States Postage Stamps
- Date:
- 1945-10-27
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Education, Higher--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_52_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Update on Price, Rent, and Rationing Policies: Report to Congress
- Date:
- 1945-10-30
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Defeating OPA Policies: A Congressman's Appeal
- Date:
- 1945-10-30
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0008
- 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 Small Businesses
- Date:
- 1945-10-30
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Public works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_67_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Over Strikes and Education: Correspondence Between George B. Schwabe and Jay P. Walker
- Date:
- 1945-10-30
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Labor movement--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_58_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Ongoing Battle with Bureaucracy: Correspondence on Canned Oysters Price Control
- Date:
- 1945-10-31
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_65_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Official Message: Approval of Loan for Electric Line Construction
- Date:
- 1945-11-02
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_64_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Regarding Galvanized Buildings at McAlester, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1945-11-05
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Congressman George Schwabe received a telegram from the Retail Merchants Association of Tulsa regarding a false rumor about a report being considered by the House of Representatives. Schwabe reassured them that he will work to obtain relief for them and expressed his disdain for the Office of Price Administration. He also mentioned his vote against the extension of the OPA. He sent them a marked copy of the Congressional Record containing a relevant speech."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "False Rumor and Congressional Response: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.")
![[""]](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_86_0000-Merchant%20Seamen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_86_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Resolution Regarding Marine Radio Operators")
![["The Oklahoma Philatelic Society passed a resolution requesting that all future postage stamps issued by the United States bear the full name \"United States of America\" instead of just \"United States.\" The resolution was acknowledged by Congressman George B. Schwabe, who ensured that it was included in the Congressional Record. The Society expressed appreciation for his assistance and informed him that they had distributed copies of the resolution to the press and philatelic publications. They may request further assistance from his office in the future."]](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_45_0000-Post%20Office,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_45_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution for Full Name on United States Postage Stamps")
![["The Administrator of the Office of Price Administration sent a letter to George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, informing him of a meeting with the Senate Banking and Currency Committee to discuss rationing, price and rent controls. The Administrator also enclosed a report for Schwabe to review and provide feedback on."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Price, Rent, and Rationing Policies: Report to Congress")
![["George B. Schwabe received a wire from Allen Laudon Hardware Company requesting his help to stop OPA from confiscating the working capital of American retailers. Schwabe contacted the Smith Committee and believes they have done good work. He also discussed OPA in the House, expressing his disgust with their practices. Schwabe is proud to have voted against the extension of OPA and is always willing to defeat its policies. He advises the hardware company to look into the Smith Committee hearing and offers his assistance."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Defeating OPA Policies: A Congressman's Appeal")
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, to Mayo Furniture Company regarding the increase in wholesale cost of Simmons mattresses by the OPA. Schwabe expresses his dissatisfaction with the OPA and their operations, stating that he will continue to fight against the bureau. He also mentions sending a copy of the Smith Committee Report to the company."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to OPA and Support for Small Businesses")
![["The document from George B. Schwabe to Jay P. Walker discusses the strike situation in the country and the issue of pensions for defense plant workers. Schwabe also expresses sympathy for Walker's son's situation and discusses his efforts to introduce a bill to release boys from the Army who have not completed their education. In response, Walker expresses frustration with the lack of leadership in Washington and asks for information about the status of a private in the army who was deferred for a chemistry course but later drafted."]](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_67_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_67_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Over Strikes and Education: Correspondence Between George B. Schwabe and Jay P. Walker")
![["George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, is corresponding with Sam F. Wilkinson regarding the price of canned oysters in Oklahoma. Schwabe received a response from Paul Porter, Administrator of the Office of Price Administration, explaining that canned oysters were exempt from price control in 1945. Schwabe is critical of the response and feels that the bureaucracy is not being transparent. He asks Wilkinson to study the situation and form his own opinion. Wilkinson, in turn, expresses frustration with the regulations of the Office of Price Administration and believes that oyster distributors are unfairly charging more for their products. Both Schwabe and Wilkinson are seeking answers and transparency from the government agency."]](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_58_0000-Price%20Administration,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_58_0002_thumbnail.jpg "The Ongoing Battle with Bureaucracy: Correspondence on Canned Oysters Price Control")
![["The document is a telegram sent on November 2, 1945, from George B. Schwabe to the Northeastern Oklahoma Electric Cooperative in Vinita, Oklahoma. The telegram informs them that a $185,000 loan for electric line construction has been approved by the Rural Electrification Administration. Schwabe requests acknowledgement of the message by mail."]](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_65_0000-Rural%20Electrification%20Administration,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_65_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Official Message: Approval of Loan for Electric Line Construction")
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, to Ronald S. Mason regarding galvanized buildings at McAlester, Oklahoma. Schwabe contacted the Executive Director of Surplus Property and instructed him to have the equipment declared surplus and advertised for sale. He advised Mason to keep in touch with the Manager of the Oklahoma City office and offered further assistance if needed. Schwabe also wrote to the Manager, requesting information on the status of the buildings and asking to be kept informed. Mason also wrote directly to Schwabe, expressing interest in purchasing two of the buildings for use on farms or ranches."]](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_64_0000-Reconstruction%20Finance%20Corporation,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_64_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Regarding Galvanized Buildings at McAlester, Oklahoma")