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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_2_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support for the Townsend Bill: A Letter from Mr. Edward Green to Mr. George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-10-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_8_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Correspondence Regarding Proposed Amendment to Excise Tax Rate and Alcohol Tax
- Date:
- 1945-10-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Taxation Law and legislation--United States, Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_64_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Consolidation of Surplus Property Disposal Operations
- Date:
- 1945-10-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_65_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence and Updates from the College of Engineering at Carnegie Institute of Technology
- Date:
- 1945-10-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_2_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding the Truman Administration and the Townsend Plan
- Date:
- 1945-10-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_55_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Bureaucratic Struggle: Correspondence Regarding Hog Ceiling Prices in Vinita, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1945-10-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns about Government Spending and Property Rights
- Date:
- 1945-10-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Public works--United States, Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for Price Control in Housing Market
- Date:
- 1945-10-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Taxation Law and legislation--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_9_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Tax Issue Resolution in 1945
- Date:
- 1945-10-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Taxation Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_85_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Merchant Marine Boys and the G.I. Bill: A Call for Consideration
- Date:
- 1945-10-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Mr. Green writes to Congressman Schwabe expressing his support for the pending Townsend bill, which aims to provide old age assistance. Schwabe responds, thanking Green for his support and expressing uncertainty about the bill passing due to the majority of the New Deal crowd in the House of Representatives. Schwabe also mentions his hope for the bill to become national law and promises to consider Green's request for his vote."]](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_2_0000-Old%20Age%20Assistance,%201944-1945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_2_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Support for the Townsend Bill: A Letter from Mr. Edward Green to Mr. George B. Schwabe")
![["The document is from Don Friday, requesting George Schwabe to use his influence for the passage of H.R. 4309 which aims to reduce excise tax rates and tax on alcohol. Don Friday believes that the current taxes are burdensome on retailers and should be collected at the source. Schwabe responds, expressing sympathy and stating that the bill has already passed the House and is now before the Senate Committee on Finance. Schwabe agrees with Friday's concerns and hopes the bill will receive favorable consideration."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "1945 Correspondence Regarding Proposed Amendment to Excise Tax Rate and Alcohol Tax")
![["The Reconstruction Finance Corporation announced that starting on November 5, interested individuals can purchase surplus consumer, capital, and producer goods from the government by contacting regional RFC offices or Department of Commerce surplus property offices. The Office of Surplus Property of the Department of Commerce will be transferred to RFC to streamline the process of selling surplus goods. This consolidation aims to provide better coordination in the sale of surplus property and eliminate redundancy in handling closely related items by multiple agencies. The transfer is expected to involve $27.93 billion worth of surplus goods over a 12-month period."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Consolidation of Surplus Property Disposal Operations")
![["The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe to Webster N. Jones, acknowledging receipt of a proposed labor act sent by Mr. A. W. Robertson. Schwabe mentions his son's visit and plans to manage his farms in Oklahoma. He also expresses his determination to visit Pittsburgh and wishes Mrs. Haire a happy 95th birthday. Jones, in a previous letter, had informed Schwabe about the labor act and mentioned his upcoming visit to Pittsburgh and his mother's 95th birthday celebration."]](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_65_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_65_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence and Updates from the College of Engineering at Carnegie Institute of Technology")
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, responding to a letter from R.M. Hamilton regarding a bill for a National Old Age Pension. Schwabe expresses his support for the bill and criticizes the Committee in the House of Representatives for not considering it fairly. He also discusses his frustration with the Truman Administration and their handling of legislation. Hamilton disavows a card sent by supposed Townsend Plan supporters and urges Schwabe to carefully study the evidence supporting the bill. Hamilton also expresses his belief that the Republican Party will be responsible for electing the next president and emphasizes the importance of independence and following principles in serving the country."]](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_2_0000-Old%20Age%20Assistance,%201944-1945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_2_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding the Truman Administration and the Townsend Plan")
![["Mr. Ream Peyton contacted George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, to request assistance in raising ceiling prices for live hogs at the Vinita Stockyards. Schwabe contacted the OPA official in charge, who stated that certain records needed to be provided before higher prices could be authorized. The official also mentioned differences in pricing among markets, suggesting that the Vinita Stockyards may have lower charges due to proximity to farmers. Schwabe expressed frustration with the bureaucratic system and OPA regulations. He advised Peyton to provide the requested information and offered further 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_55_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_55_0008_thumbnail.jpg "The Bureaucratic Struggle: Correspondence Regarding Hog Ceiling Prices in Vinita, Oklahoma")
![["The document discusses a vote to reduce wartime expenditures and expresses opposition to the Office of Price Administration (OPA) as well as support for a protest meeting at the County Court House. The document also mentions the formation of a Property Owners Rental Association to advocate for property rights."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns about Government Spending and Property Rights")
![["The resolution advocates for government action to control the sales prices of housing in order to prevent destructive inflation and protect servicemen's families and workers' families from being evicted due to high property prices. It also calls for strict price control on building materials and requests that the resolution be sent to various government officials for consideration."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution for Price Control in Housing Market")
![["The document consists of two letters from Representative George B. Schwabe to Mr. W. S. Caldwell, discussing his income tax problem. Schwabe mentions presenting Caldwell's issue to various government officials, including the Commissioner of Internal Revenue and the Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means. He assures Caldwell that the pending bill for the 1946 taxable year may solve his problem by changing exemptions. Schwabe expresses confidence in the bill passing and sends his best wishes to Caldwell and his family."]](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_9_0000-Taxation,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_9_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_9_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Tax Issue Resolution in 1945")
![["Luther P. Lane, an attorney at law, wrote to George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, requesting that Merchant Marine boys be included in the G.I. Bill of Rights and given credit for military training. Schwabe responded assuring Lane that he would consider the matter, but was unsure when it would be brought before Congress."]](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_85_0000-Merchant%20Seamen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_85_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Merchant Marine Boys and the G.I. Bill: A Call for Consideration")