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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_8_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Transportation Restrictions for Summer and Fall Fairs - ODT-822
- Date:
- 1945-04-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_8_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Transportation Warnings for Summer and Fall Fairs
- Date:
- 1945-04-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_8_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Uncertainty Surrounding Agricultural Fairs Post World War II
- Date:
- 1945-04-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_031_14_0000_6_194
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Robert S. Kerr Collection
- Title:
- Map Showing Condition of Improvement of the State Highway System
- Date:
- 1945-05-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_9_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Fair Employment Practice Act
- Date:
- 1945-05-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support for Amending the Railroad Retirement Act
- Date:
- 1945-06-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States, Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_10_0001
- 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 Congressman Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-06-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Public Works--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_031_14_0000_8_245
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Robert S. Kerr Collection
- Title:
- Map Showing Condition of Improvement of the State Highway System
- Date:
- 1945-06-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Proposed Amendments to Railroad Retirement Act
- Date:
- 1945-07-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States, Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_43_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Investigation Report on Railway Mail Service Extension
- Date:
- 1945-08-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Colonel J. Monroe Johnson of the Office of Defense Transportation warned fair managers not to make elaborate advance preparations for upcoming events due to heavy demands on transportation services. He emphasized the need to reduce travel load and conserve resources for military and essential civilian transportation. Passenger car travel must be kept to a minimum, as shortages of manpower and equipment will continue after the end of the war. Johnson advised that cars should be considered part of the nation's transportation system and used for essential purposes."]](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_8_0000-Defense%20Transportation,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_8_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Transportation Restrictions for Summer and Fall Fairs - ODT-822")
![["The Office of Defense Transportation warns managers of state, regional, and county fairs not to make elaborate advance preparations for events due to heavy demands on transportation services. Restrictions on fairs may be necessary to reduce travel load and money spent on preparations may be wasted. Passenger car travel needs to be minimized due to shortages of manpower, equipment, tires, and batteries. Cars are considered part of the nation's common transportation plant and have essential wartime transportation duties."]](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_8_0000-Defense%20Transportation,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_8_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Transportation Warnings for Summer and Fall Fairs")
![["Colonel J. Monroe Johnson, chairman of the War Committee on Conventions, wrote to Coburn Jones of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce stating that due to transportation shortages and uncertainty following V-E Day, it is not advisable to plan and prepare for agricultural fairs on a large scale. He advised that only county fairs conducted on a strictly local basis may be feasible."]](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_8_0000-Defense%20Transportation,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_8_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Uncertainty Surrounding Agricultural Fairs Post World War II")
![["Topographic, road map (broadside, notice; color); 21 11/16 x 30 15/16 inches; Inscriptions (left side; black, pen)."]](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_6_194_thumbnail.jpg "Map Showing Condition of Improvement of the State Highway System")
![["Mr. G. H. Gates wrote a telegram to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing concern about H.R. 2232, the Fair Employment Practice Act. Gates believes that the bill would harm business and employment. Schwabe responds by stating his opposition to the bill, as he believes it would create unnecessary bureaucracy and threaten free enterprise. He advises Gates to discuss the matter with Senator Elmer Thomas and other Democratic-New Deal members of the House. Schwabe also suggests using courts and due process of law instead of creating a new commission."]](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_9_0000-Fair%20Employment%20Practices,%201945/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_9_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Fair Employment Practice Act")
![["Mr. Penrose of Local 457 International Association of Machinists in Tulsa, Oklahoma, sent a letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe requesting his support for legislation to improve the Railroad Retirement Act for the benefit of railroad employees. The document outlines specific changes they are advocating for, such as eliminating age restrictions for pensions and providing a minimum monthly pension for machinists. Congressman Schwabe responds positively, stating he will be on the alert for these matters and hopes Mr. Penrose will be pleased with 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_37_0000-Railroad%20Employees,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Amending the Railroad Retirement Act")
![["The document is from John P. Barton to Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding a Salary Reclassification bill, H.R. 3035, pending before the Senate Post Offices and Post Roads Committee. Barton is requesting Schwabe's support and attendance at a hearing on the bill, as it is at a critical stage. Schwabe expresses his belief that the bill will be reported out favorably and potentially pass the Senate without much opposition. He also mentions the possibility of meeting with clerks and carriers in the future. Schwabe thanks Barton for his support and looks forward to working together on the bill."]](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_10_0000-Postal%20Employees,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_10_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Support for H.R. 3035: A Letter from Congressman Schwabe")
![["The document represents a map indicates various federal and state highways programs and other projects throughout the state, each are color-coded by program. Topographic, road map (diazotype, blueline print); 30 1/2 x 52 3/4 inches."]](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_8_245_thumbnail.jpg "Map Showing Condition of Improvement of the State Highway System")
![["Mr. John L. Dunn, an attorney from Tulsa, Oklahoma, wrote to Congressman George B. Schwabe requesting copies of proposed amendments to the Railroad Retirement Act. Mrs. A. L. Warren, Secretary to Congressman Schwabe, acknowledged the request and sent the requested materials along with an offer to provide further assistance from their office."]](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_37_0000-Railroad%20Employees,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Proposed Amendments to Railroad Retirement Act")
![["Mr. S. S. Duncan wrote a complaint about the mail service between Tulsa, Dallas, and Fort Worth on the Frisco Railroad. After an investigation, it was found that there was no need for the proposed extension of the Railway Post Office (RPO) service. The investigator stated that the mail is not transferred from the Frisco to the Katy Railroad, and that the service provided by the Frisco is adequate. The Division of Railway Mail Service concurred with the recommendation that the proposed service was not justified."]](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_43_0000-Post%20Office,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_43_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Investigation Report on Railway Mail Service Extension")