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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_55_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Bureaucratic Struggle: Correspondence Regarding Hog Ceiling Prices in Vinita, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1945-10-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns about Government Spending and Property Rights
- Date:
- 1945-10-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Public works--United States, Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_14_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Guthrie Cotton Oil Company and Congressman George B. Schwabe Regarding Proposed Amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act
- Date:
- 1945-10-20
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_31_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry into 1944 Income Tax Liability
- Date:
- 1945-10-22
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Taxation Law and legislation--United States, Taxation--Law and legislation--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Resolution Against Tax Exemptions for Cooperatives: A Call for Congressional Action
- Date:
- 1945-10-22
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Public works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for Price Control in Housing Market
- Date:
- 1945-10-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Taxation Law and legislation--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_9_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Tax Issue Resolution in 1945
- Date:
- 1945-10-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Taxation Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_85_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Merchant Marine Boys and the G.I. Bill: A Call for Consideration
- Date:
- 1945-10-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Protesting Bureaucratic Control: A Call for Action
- Date:
- 1945-10-24
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Foreign relations
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to OPA and Support for Retailers: A Letter from George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-10-24
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Mr. Ream Peyton contacted George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, to request assistance in raising ceiling prices for live hogs at the Vinita Stockyards. Schwabe contacted the OPA official in charge, who stated that certain records needed to be provided before higher prices could be authorized. The official also mentioned differences in pricing among markets, suggesting that the Vinita Stockyards may have lower charges due to proximity to farmers. Schwabe expressed frustration with the bureaucratic system and OPA regulations. He advised Peyton to provide the requested information and offered further assistance."]](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_55_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_55_0008_thumbnail.jpg "The Bureaucratic Struggle: Correspondence Regarding Hog Ceiling Prices in Vinita, Oklahoma")
![["The document discusses a vote to reduce wartime expenditures and expresses opposition to the Office of Price Administration (OPA) as well as support for a protest meeting at the County Court House. The document also mentions the formation of a Property Owners Rental Association to advocate for property rights."]](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_56_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns about Government Spending and Property Rights")
![["The document is a letter from the Guthrie Cotton Oil Company to Honorable George Schwabe opposing amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act that would make time and a half over 40 hours mandatory and raise the minimum wage. The company explains that they are unable to increase shifts due to lack of surplus labor and that their prices are fixed by government agencies, so any increase in labor costs would have to be offset by lowering prices paid to producers. They urge Schwabe to oppose the proposed changes."]](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_14_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_14_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Guthrie Cotton Oil Company and Congressman George B. Schwabe Regarding Proposed Amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act")
![["George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, received a letter from the Commissioner of Internal Revenue regarding a constituent's 1944 income tax liability. The Commissioner explained that the tax calculated by the Collector of Internal Revenue was correct based on the income and deductions of the constituent. The Commissioner detailed how the normal tax liability was determined and addressed a possible difference in the tax amount due to disallowed deductions. Schwabe forwarded this information to his attorney friend, William S. Caldwell, in response to a previous inquiry."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry into 1944 Income Tax Liability")
![["The document from George B. Schwabe expresses concern about the tax exemptions given to cooperatives, which he believes gives them an unfair advantage over independently owned businesses. The resolution enclosed in the letter urges Congressional action to remove these tax exemptions in order to prevent the elimination of privately-owned businesses and the progression towards a socialistic state."]](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_56_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution Against Tax Exemptions for Cooperatives: A Call for Congressional Action")
![["The resolution advocates for government action to control the sales prices of housing in order to prevent destructive inflation and protect servicemen's families and workers' families from being evicted due to high property prices. It also calls for strict price control on building materials and requests that the resolution be sent to various government officials for consideration."]](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_56_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution for Price Control in Housing Market")
![["The document consists of two letters from Representative George B. Schwabe to Mr. W. S. Caldwell, discussing his income tax problem. Schwabe mentions presenting Caldwell's issue to various government officials, including the Commissioner of Internal Revenue and the Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means. He assures Caldwell that the pending bill for the 1946 taxable year may solve his problem by changing exemptions. Schwabe expresses confidence in the bill passing and sends his best wishes to Caldwell and his family."]](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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Tax Issue Resolution in 1945")
![["Luther P. Lane, an attorney at law, wrote to George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, requesting that Merchant Marine boys be included in the G.I. Bill of Rights and given credit for military training. Schwabe responded assuring Lane that he would consider the matter, but was unsure when it would be brought before Congress."]](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_85_0000-Merchant%20Seamen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_85_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Merchant Marine Boys and the G.I. Bill: A Call for Consideration")
![["The document from Pittsburg Furniture Company protests against price increases authorized by the Office of Price Administration, arguing that retailers are being forced to absorb these increases which will negatively impact their business. The writer, George B. Schwabe, a Member of the House of Representatives, expresses his support for the protest and vows to continue fighting against bureaucratic control."]](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_56_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Protesting Bureaucratic Control: A Call for Action")
![["Kelly Tractor & Implement Company wrote to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing their opposition to the OPA's policy of making retailers absorb price increases. They urged Schwabe to oppose this measure and provided information on the Smith Committee's investigation. Schwabe assured them of his sympathy and support in their appeal."]](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_56_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to OPA and Support for Retailers: A Letter from George B. Schwabe")