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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_13_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Congressman George Schwabe's Opposition to the Fair Employment Practice Act
- Date:
- 1945-06-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_21_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support for H.R. 3035: A Letter from George B. Schwabe to Clyde A. King
- Date:
- 1945-06-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_21_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Federal Employees Salary and Overtime Bill in 1945
- Date:
- 1945-06-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding H.R. 2403: A Letter Exchange Between Ben Carpenter and Congressman George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-06-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_50_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Repeal of Maximum Price Regulation No. 540: A Call for Action
- Date:
- 1945-06-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_49_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- OPA Regulations Threaten Small Business: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1945-06-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_031_14_0000_3_113
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Robert S. Kerr Collection
- Title:
- Comparative Sailing Distances
- Date:
- 1945-06-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Water resources development--Law and legislation--United States, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_31_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Title: Inquiry Regarding Income Tax Ruling 3712 for Livestock Breeders
- Date:
- 1945-06-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_20_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Support for Federal Employees Salary Adjustment Act
- Date:
- 1945-06-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_31_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Tax Agent Position
- Date:
- 1945-06-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Taxation--Law and legislation--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is in response to a request for support of the Fair Employment Practice Act, expressing opposition to the bill as unnecessary and potentially harmful. The writer believes the legislation is communistic or totalitarian in nature and goes against American traditions and practices. The writer states they will not support the bill in any form and encourages the Chamber of Commerce to voice their opposition to their Democratic representatives in Congress. The writer values input from their constituents in order to accurately represent their interests."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman George Schwabe's Opposition to the Fair Employment Practice Act")
![["George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, received a wire from Clyde A. King requesting his support for H.R. 3035, the federal employees salary act. Schwabe responded that he is inclined to support the measure and believes it will be passed with minor amendments. He also mentioned that he believes federal employees should receive a living wage, even if there are more employees than needed. Schwabe also expressed his appreciation for visitors from Tulsa and asked for his regards to be passed on to Mrs. King and mutual friends."]](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_21_0000-Federal%20Employees,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_21_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Support for H.R. 3035: A Letter from George B. Schwabe to Clyde A. King")
![["The document is a response to Mr. Howard T. Bolten's telegram urging support for the majority report of the House Committee on Civil Service on federal employees' salary and overtime bill. The sender, George B. Schwabe, expresses familiarity with the bill and indicates that he is inclined to support its major provisions, despite not being on the Committee to which the bill was referred. Schwabe assures Bolten of his efforts and vote on the 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_5_21_0000-Federal%20Employees,%201945-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_21_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Federal Employees Salary and Overtime Bill in 1945")
![["Ben Carpenter thanks Congressman George B. Schwabe for considering his concerns about H.R. 2403, the peyote bill. Schwabe assures Carpenter that the bill will not be a concern during the current session of Congress, and possibly never again. Schwabe mentions meeting with Osage Indians and Representative Curtis, who introduced the bill, and states that further consideration of the measure has been abandoned. Schwabe expresses appreciation for Carpenter and the Osages sharing information about their religious ceremonies involving the herb, and assures Carpenter that he will do his best for the Native American community. Carpenter also requests information about a national charter filed at the Department of the Interior."]](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_7_0000-Peyote,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding H.R. 2403: A Letter Exchange Between Ben Carpenter and Congressman George B. Schwabe")
![["The document dated July 7, 1945, from Mr. Schwabe to Mr. Welch discusses the issue of Maximum Price Regulation No. 540 covering the prices of used cars. Mr. Welch argues that the regulation is hindering the normal decrease in prices that should occur as the war with Germany has been won and the manufacture of new cars is increasing. He believes that the regulation has become the minimum price for cars regardless of make, quality, or condition. Dealers are experiencing a drop in sales and are afraid of the trade-in allowance clause in the regulation. Mr. Welch requests the immediate repeal of MPR 540. The document also mentions a letter from the Office of Price Administration signed by Chester A. Bowles, Administrator, which contains information related to the issue."]](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_50_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_50_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Repeal of Maximum Price Regulation No. 540: A Call for Action")
![["The document discusses the closure of a large shoe factory due to financial losses and government regulations, particularly the Office of Price Administration (OPA). The closure is seen as detrimental to small businesses and the economy, with concerns raised about the impact of OPA regulations on wholesalers and the ability of individuals to start and grow businesses. The document calls for Congress to take action to prevent OPA from becoming a permanent detriment to American businesses and initiative."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "OPA Regulations Threaten Small Business: A Call to Action")
![["The document represents a diagram item is a map of the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea and includes Central America, Cuba, and the southern coast of the United States from Texas to Florida. Map depicts various sailing routes and their distances. From Pilot Chart of the Central American Waters is printed along the top of the map. Map (positive photostat print); 16 11/16 x 18 3/4 inches; Inscribed (bottom, right corner): Exhibit 11."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Robert%20S.%20Kerr%20Collection,%201871-1970%2FMaps,%201889-1962-CAC_CC_031_14_0000_0000_0000%2FThumbnails%2FCAC_CC_031_14_0000_3_113_thumbnail.jpg "Comparative Sailing Distances")
![["Roy Pauli, an auctioneer from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, wrote to Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding a recent ruling by the Internal Revenue Department that affects income tax for livestock breeders. Pauli expressed concerns that the ruling could negatively impact breeders who sell a major part of their breeding herds. The Commissioner of Internal Revenue, Joseph D. Nunan, clarified that the ruling only applies to the sale of the products of a breeding herd, not the actual herd itself. Pauli requested that Congress take action to define livestock sales for breeders as capital assets and subject to long-term investment provisions."]](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_3_31_0000-Internal%20Revenue,%201945-1946/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_31_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_31_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Inquiry Regarding Income Tax Ruling 3712 for Livestock Breeders")
![["Miss Marie M. Mott wrote to Congressman George B. Schwabe urging his support for the Federal Employees Salary Adjustment Act. Congressman Schwabe responded that the bill was under consideration in the House and that he believed most Members were inclined to support it. He mentioned that there may be some minor amendments needed to simplify the provisions. Miss Mott expressed dissatisfaction with long hours, low salaries, and difficulty in meeting the cost of living for federal employees."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Support for Federal Employees Salary Adjustment Act")
![["Bruce R. Sexton wrote a letter to George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, asking for help in obtaining a position as a Tax Agent with the Treasury Department. Schwabe contacted the Internal Revenue people on Sexton's behalf and provided information about the application process for the position. However, Schwabe expressed concerns about whether the job qualifications aligned with Sexton's skills and also mentioned Sexton's passion for fox hunting. Additionally, Secretary Morgenthau announced a need for 5,000 more Treasury agents to address cases of tax evasion, citing a specific case of a restaurant owner in New York City."]](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_3_31_0000-Internal%20Revenue,%201945-1946/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_31_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_31_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Tax Agent Position")