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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Seamen's Bill of Rights: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1945-04-16
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_37_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Congressman Schwabe's Response to Request for Boren Bill Copy
- Date:
- 1945-04-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_10_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- President Truman's Ideas for Improving Post-Office Employee Salaries
- Date:
- 1945-04-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_38_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Protecting American Jobs: The Fight Against H.R. 2652
- Date:
- 1945-04-17
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_8_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Legislation on Waiver of Interest and Penalties Following Supreme Court Decision
- Date:
- 1945-04-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Taxation Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_59_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Bill H. R. 2255: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M. C.
- Date:
- 1945-04-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Civil Rights--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_43_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- A Mother's Plea: Concerns for Soldiers in Combat
- Date:
- 1945-04-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_26_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting HR Bill 2764: Skelly Oil Company's Request
- Date:
- 1945-04-19
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_38_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to the Doughton Bill: Correspondence with Congressman Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-04-19
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_8_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- National Transportation Restrictions and Wartime Fairs: MacDonald--6667
- Date:
- 1945-04-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Bernard Penfield, a merchant seaman, writes to Mr. Schwabe about the Seamen's Bill of Rights which is pending before the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. He urges Mr. Schwabe to support the bill and asks for his feedback on the issue. Penfield expresses pride in contributing to the war effort and highlights the importance of postwar protection for seamen."]](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_84_0000-Merchant%20Seamen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Seamen's Bill of Rights: A Call to Action")
![["The document acknowledges receipt of a request for a copy of the Boren Bill from Mr. Thomas B. Scott, Jr. Congressman Schwabe is absent but a copy of the bill has been obtained and enclosed. Additionally, a report from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union is also included, with attention directed to minority views expressed by Honorable Joseph P. O'Hara. The office is willing to assist whenever needed."]](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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman Schwabe's Response to Request for Boren Bill Copy")
![["The document discusses President Truman's ideas and priorities as outlined in a speech, including his stance on unconditional surrender for the Axis powers, punishment for war criminals, continuation of military strategy, establishment of a world organization to prevent future wars, and domestic focus on improving the lives of common people. A post office employee, Joseph A. Powers, is urging a Congressman to consider increasing the salaries of low-paid workers in line with President Truman's priorities and to approve a bill to address the high cost of living."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "President Truman's Ideas for Improving Post-Office Employee Salaries")
![["The document includes a letter from George B. Schwabe, a member of the United States House of Representatives, expressing his opposition to a bill regarding foreign trade agreements and tariffs. He believes that high protective tariffs benefit the laboring class and is against giving the President or a tariff commission the authority to fix tariffs. The document also includes a response from members of Local 671 in Picher, Oklahoma, expressing their concerns about the bill's potential impact on the mining industry and urging Schwabe to vote against it."]](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_38_0000-Reciprocal%20Trade,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_38_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Protecting American Jobs: The Fight Against H.R. 2652")
![["Mr. Woodward sent a letter to Congressman Schwabe regarding Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 19, which requests the waiver of interest and penalties on income tax deficiencies due to a Supreme Court decision. Schwabe assures he will discuss the matter with the Ways and Means Committee and potentially introduce legislation. Senator Moore also wrote to Schwabe, providing background on the resolution and suggesting collaboration with the Oklahoma delegation for 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_7_8_0000-Taxation,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_8_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_8_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Proposed Legislation on Waiver of Interest and Penalties Following Supreme Court Decision")
![["Mr. Haynes from the International Association of Machinists wrote to Congressman Schwabe urging him to support Bill H.R. 2255, which aims to address the issue of employers classifying machinists into different grades. Congressman Schwabe responded, stating that he would carefully study the bill and monitor its progress. He assured Mr. Haynes that he would give the bill thorough consideration and hoped his actions would not displease him."]](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_59_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_59_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Bill H. R. 2255: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M. C.")
![["The document is from Mrs. J. Raymond Cobb to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing concern about her son serving in the E.T.O. and the War Department's decision to send soldiers from Germany to the Pacific. She believes this decision is a grave mistake and highlights the hardships and mental toll on soldiers who have been in combat for months. She urges Congressman Schwabe to advocate for the well-being of these soldiers. Congressman Schwabe responds, assuring Mrs. Cobb of his personal interest in the matter and his efforts to address the situation."]](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_43_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_43_0006_thumbnail.jpg "A Mother's Plea: Concerns for Soldiers in Combat")
![[""]](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_5_26_0000-Freight%20Rates,%201945/%20CAC_CC_047_1_5_26_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_26_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting HR Bill 2764: Skelly Oil Company's Request")
![["The Joplin Chamber of Commerce opposes the Doughton Bill, which would negatively impact the mining industry in the Tri-State region. Congressman Schwabe also opposes the bill and believes that Congress, not the President, should have the power to set tariff rates. The Chamber of Commerce appreciates Schwabe's support and has taken action to oppose the bill by contacting Senators and Congressmen from the affected states. They express willingness to support Schwabe 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_6_38_0000-Reciprocal%20Trade,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_38_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to the Doughton Bill: Correspondence with Congressman Schwabe")
![["Colonel J. Monroe Johnson of the Office of Defense Transportation warns fair managers not to make elaborate advance preparations for state, regional, and county fairs due to heavy demands on transportation services during the war. He emphasizes the need to minimize passenger car travel and states that new cars will not be available in normal numbers until after the war. Johnson urges car owners to see their vehicles as part of the nation's transportation plant and to prioritize essential wartime transportation needs."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "National Transportation Restrictions and Wartime Fairs: MacDonald--6667")