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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.10_5_1_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Dangers of Inflation: A Call to Support OPA Price Control
- Date:
- 1946-04-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Environmental Protection
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_56_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Dangers of Government Control: A Speech by Honorable George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-04-30
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_56_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Threat of Statism: A Warning from Congress
- Date:
- 1946-04-30
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_9_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe Regarding the Administration of Section 722 of the Internal Revenue Code
- Date:
- 1946-04-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Taxation Law and legislation--United States, Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_52_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Legislation for Settlement of Indian Claims: A Memo to Congressman George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-05-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_22_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Efforts to Discontinue OPA Price Control on Used Cars
- Date:
- 1946-05-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_5_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding H.R. 3756: A Letter to Senator Claude Pepper
- Date:
- 1946-05-01
- Creator:
- Pepper, Claude, 1900-1989
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_21_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Congressman George H. Schwabe Regarding the Amendment of Bill H.R. 4589
- Date:
- 1946-05-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_125
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Arkansas River Watershed, Heyburn Reservoir, Polecat Creek, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1946-05-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- WaterwaysUnited States, Water resources development--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_31_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Price Control Act: A Call for Extension and Strengthening
- Date:
- 1946-05-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas expresses her support for price control and the continuation of the OPA in a speech to Congress on June 25, 1946. She argues that abandoning price control would be disastrous for the economy and compares it to the devastation of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima. Douglas criticizes a bill that she believes will lead to inflation and higher prices, stating that it will only give the American people an illusion of protection. She ultimately refuses to vote for the bill, believing it would not benefit the American people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_8.10_5_1_0000-Spring-June,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_8.10_5_1_0010_thumbnail.jpg "The Dangers of Inflation: A Call to Support OPA Price Control")
![["In a speech given in Congress, Honorable George B. Schwabe criticizes the government's control over the economy and warns against the dangers of losing individual freedoms. He argues against the appointment of bureaucrats and advocates for laws enacted by representatives. Schwabe criticizes the New Deal system for promoting scarcity and stifling production, and warns against the potential for a dictatorial or communistic regime to take hold in America."]](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_56_0000-Small%20Business,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_56_0003_thumbnail.jpg "The Dangers of Government Control: A Speech by Honorable George B. Schwabe")
![["In a speech given in the House of Representatives, Honorable George B. Schwabe criticizes the government's increasing control over the economy and individual freedoms. He argues against the appointment of bureaucrats to make laws and calls for a return to a system where laws are enacted by elected representatives. Schwabe warns against the dangers of government control and the potential for a dictatorial regime to emerge if the current trend continues. He emphasizes the importance of preserving American ideals and the principles of free enterprise."]](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_56_0000-Small%20Business,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_56_0004_thumbnail.jpg "The Threat of Statism: A Warning from Congress")
![["The document discusses concerns about the narrow and unsatisfactory administration of Section 722 of the Internal Revenue Code, specifically regarding excess profits tax matters. The author suggests changes in the administration of the code, such as settling cases in round figures and providing taxpayers with copies of field representatives' reports. The author recommends the Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation present its views to the Secretary of the Treasury to address these issues without the need for legislative change."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe Regarding the Administration of Section 722 of the Internal Revenue Code")
![["The document is a letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding a proposed bill for the settlement of Indian claims and the liquidation of the Indian bureau in Oklahoma. The document criticizes the Indian bureau for collecting money for services not provided to the Oklahoma Indians and proposes a solution to address past injustices. The bill aims to provide justice to the Indians and save taxpayer money through the creation of a claims commission. The document requests the Congressman's consideration of the proposed 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_5_52_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_52_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Legislation for Settlement of Indian Claims: A Memo to Congressman George B. Schwabe")
![["The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, responding to a request from Miller & Son Motor Company to discontinue price control on used cars. Schwabe mentions that he has previously voted against the continuation of the OPA and will continue to do so. He thanks the company for their message and assures them of his steadfastness in addressing 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_6_22_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_22_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Efforts to Discontinue OPA Price Control on Used Cars")
![["The Ozark Chemical Company is writing to Senator Claude Pepper expressing concerns about H.R. 3756, a bill regarding patent rights. They are worried about the lack of protection for patent owners against unfair competition and government interference. They believe the bill is a step towards confiscating private property and are against any legislation that undermines the rights of inventors and small businesses. They emphasize the importance of protecting patent rights as private property and promoting inventive genius for the prosperity of 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_5_0000-Patents,%201944-1945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_5_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding H.R. 3756: A Letter to Senator Claude Pepper")
![["Samuel R. Kimble is writing to Congressman George H. Schwabe to present a redraft of bill \"H.R. 4589\" which addresses the ambiguity in the original bill regarding properties and facilities to be retained. Kimble suggests amendments to include authority to expand and to include veterans from the Coast Guard and Merchant Marines. He also recommends that Senator Moore submit the identical bill in the Senate to save time and ensure consistency. Kimble urges Schwabe to act quickly to prevent other agencies from obtaining control of the property and requests feedback on the amended version."]](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_21_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_21_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_21_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Congressman George H. Schwabe Regarding the Amendment of Bill H.R. 4589")
![["Create a concise and logical summary using the title from the TITLE column and the text in the summary. This topographical map, produced by the War Department, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, illustrates conservation pool elevation and flood control pool elevation. Dimensions: 1:125"]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection%2FMaps,%20CAC_CC_053_4_0000_0000_0000%2Fthumbnails%2FCAC_CC_053_4_0000_1_125_thumbnail.jpg "Arkansas River Watershed, Heyburn Reservoir, Polecat Creek, Oklahoma")
![["The document from Mr. Webster urges Representative Schwabe to take a strong stand in favor of extending the Price Control Act and strengthening enforcement. Mr. Webster also suggests placing a ceiling on used houses, implementing rent control, and sponsoring a bill for rent control throughout the United States. Representative Schwabe responds by stating that he conducted a referendum in his district which showed majority opposition to the continuation of the O.P.A. He appreciates Mr. Webster's views and believes that the American people should express themselves on controversial issues."]](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_31_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_31_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Price Control Act: A Call for Extension and Strengthening")