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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_55_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding OPA Price Increases
- Date:
- 1945-10-26
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- False Rumor and Congressional Response: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.
- Date:
- 1945-10-26
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_86_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Response to Resolution Regarding Marine Radio Operators
- Date:
- 1945-10-26
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_45_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for Full Name on United States Postage Stamps
- Date:
- 1945-10-27
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Education, Higher--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_51_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Title: Legislative Update on Bill RES-1036 - Payment of Accrued Military Leave
- Date:
- 1945-10-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_51_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Legislative Assistance Regarding Military Leave Payment: Correspondence between Mr. P. F. Goodman and Honorable George Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-10-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_12_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Letter from George B. Schwabe Regarding the Full Employment Bill
- Date:
- 1945-10-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_3_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Dependency Discharge: A Plea for Help
- Date:
- 1945-10-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_52_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Update on Price, Rent, and Rationing Policies: Report to Congress
- Date:
- 1945-10-30
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Defeating OPA Policies: A Congressman's Appeal
- Date:
- 1945-10-30
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Mayo Furniture Co. is writing to Congressman George A. Schwabe to express concern over the Office of Price Administration granting price increases to mattress manufacturers, with the expectation that retailers absorb the cost. They argue that retailers' profits are based on abnormal wartime conditions and that passing on the increase to consumers would be more fair. They also highlight similar issues with price increases on other home appliances. Mayo Furniture Co. urges Congressman Schwabe to take action to allow retailers to pass on these cost increases to consumers."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_55_0002.jpg "Concerns Regarding OPA Price Increases")
![["Congressman George Schwabe received a telegram from the Retail Merchants Association of Tulsa regarding a false rumor about a report being considered by the House of Representatives. Schwabe reassured them that he will work to obtain relief for them and expressed his disdain for the Office of Price Administration. He also mentioned his vote against the extension of the OPA. He sent them a marked copy of the Congressional Record containing a relevant speech."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0009.jpg "False Rumor and Congressional Response: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.")
![[""]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_86_0001.jpg "Response to Resolution Regarding Marine Radio Operators")
![["The Oklahoma Philatelic Society passed a resolution requesting that all future postage stamps issued by the United States bear the full name \"United States of America\" instead of just \"United States.\" The resolution was acknowledged by Congressman George B. Schwabe, who ensured that it was included in the Congressional Record. The Society expressed appreciation for his assistance and informed him that they had distributed copies of the resolution to the press and philatelic publications. They may request further assistance from his office in the future."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_45_0004.jpg "Resolution for Full Name on United States Postage Stamps")
![["Mr. Schwabe received a telegram from Mr. Love regarding Senate 1036, a bill about the payment of accrued military leave. Schwabe contacted the House Committee on Civil Service and found out that the bill had been reported out with amendments. He assured Love that he would assist in getting the bill passed when it is scheduled for debate. Love thanked Schwabe for his assistance."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_51_0011.jpg "Title: Legislative Update on Bill RES-1036 - Payment of Accrued Military Leave")
![["The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C. to Mr. P.F. Goodman regarding Senate Bill 1036 dealing with the payment of accrued military leave. Schwabe informs Goodman that the bill was reported out by the House Committee on Civil Service with amendments and he will assist in its passage when it is scheduled for debate. Goodman requests Schwabe's assistance in expediting the bill on the House floor."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_51_0012.jpg "Legislative Assistance Regarding Military Leave Payment: Correspondence between Mr. P. F. Goodman and Honorable George Schwabe")
![["Mrs. Roberts wrote to George B. Schwabe asking for his support of the Full Employment Bill, but Schwabe believes the bill is misleading and will lead to a socialist or totalitarian government. He has received many letters asking him to vote against the bill and has included a copy of his Congressional Record remarks on the subject. Schwabe appreciates Roberts' interest in public issues."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_7_12_0003.jpg "1945 Letter from George B. Schwabe Regarding the Full Employment Bill")
![["Pvt. Daniel DeLao has requested a discharge from the Army due to his wife's poor health and the need for his assistance at home. Both he and his wife suffer from asthma and other health issues, and with a second child on the way, they are struggling to find stable housing and care. Despite submitting all required documents, his request for discharge was denied without an investigation. They are asking for reconsideration of his case based on the severity of their circumstances."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_22_29_3_0008.jpg "Request for Dependency Discharge: A Plea for Help")
![["The Administrator of the Office of Price Administration sent a letter to George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, informing him of a meeting with the Senate Banking and Currency Committee to discuss rationing, price and rent controls. The Administrator also enclosed a report for Schwabe to review and provide feedback on."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_52_0002.jpg "Update on Price, Rent, and Rationing Policies: Report to Congress")
![["George B. Schwabe received a wire from Allen Laudon Hardware Company requesting his help to stop OPA from confiscating the working capital of American retailers. Schwabe contacted the Smith Committee and believes they have done good work. He also discussed OPA in the House, expressing his disgust with their practices. Schwabe is proud to have voted against the extension of OPA and is always willing to defeat its policies. He advises the hardware company to look into the Smith Committee hearing and offers his assistance."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0006.jpg "Defeating OPA Policies: A Congressman's Appeal")