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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_54_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to OPA: Correspondence Between George B. Schwabe and Frank W. Newman
- Date:
- 1945-09-14
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Ponca Nation, Shawnee Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_54_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Battle Against OPA: A Small Business Owner's Perspective
- Date:
- 1945-09-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_40_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Bill to Stop Inductions: Request for Hearing
- Date:
- 1945-09-14
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Policy Area:
- Families
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_40_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Equal Retirement Benefits for Enlisted Personnel of the Regular Army
- Date:
- 1945-09-14
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Armed Forces and National Security, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Appeal for Release of Fathers from Service
- Date:
- 1945-09-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Efforts to Release Fathers from Service: A Letter from George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-09-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Efforts to Release Fathers from Service
- Date:
- 1945-09-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Title: Assistance for Military Fathers in Congress
- Date:
- 1945-09-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Efforts for Discharge: A Plea for Assistance
- Date:
- 1945-09-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Fathers: A Call for Legislation to Release Servicemen
- Date:
- 1945-09-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The first letter is from George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, to Frank W. Newman expressing opposition to OPA ruling L-41 and stating that he voted against the extension of OPA. Schwabe offers his assistance to Newman and expresses his ongoing opposition to OPA. The second letter from Newman to Schwabe expresses concern over OPA ruling L-41 and urges Schwabe to defeat it, citing difficulties with tenant occupancy rules. Newman also expresses the belief that OPA has served its purpose and should be cancelled."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_54_0003.jpg "Opposition to OPA: Correspondence Between George B. Schwabe and Frank W. Newman")
![["The document is a correspondence between Mr. C. H. Bartlett of Bartlett-Farmer Clothing Company in Oklahoma and Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding their complaints about the Office of Price Administration (OPA) and its impact on small businesses. They believe that the OPA's price control policies are harming businesses and causing shortages of merchandise. They feel that the OPA is favoring manufacturers over retailers and consumers, and they are fighting against the extension of the bureau. They are seeking support and assistance in addressing their concerns."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_54_0008.jpg "The Battle Against OPA: A Small Business Owner's Perspective")
![["George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, wrote a letter to Honorable Andrew J. May, Chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs, inquiring about the progress of a bill he introduced to stop inductions under the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940. He requested information on any scheduled hearings and expressed his desire to offer testimony in support of the bill. The bill, H.R. 4063, was introduced on September 14, 1945 and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_40_0004.jpg "Bill to Stop Inductions: Request for Hearing")
![["The document is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Schwabe of Oklahoma on September 14, 1945. The bill aims to extend retirement benefits to enlisted personnel of the Regular Army that are equal to those of the Navy and Marine Corps. It outlines the criteria for retirement, calculation of retirement pay, and requirements for active duty and physical examinations. The bill was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs for further consideration."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_40_0006.jpg "Equal Retirement Benefits for Enlisted Personnel of the Regular Army")
![["Mrs. Luther Loucks wrote a letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe asking for help in getting a bill passed to release fathers from the service. Schwabe had already introduced a bill in Congress for this purpose, but it was being held up by the military authorities. Loucks urged Schwabe to do everything in his power to get the bill passed, citing the hardships faced by families with fathers serving overseas. She emphasized the importance of getting fathers back home to help raise their children and reduce juvenile delinquency. Loucks asked Schwabe to consider the situation from a father's perspective and act accordingly when the bill comes up for consideration in Congress."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0006.jpg "Appeal for Release of Fathers from Service")
![["The document is from Mrs. D. H. Olson to George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, asking for his help in facilitating the return of servicemen, particularly fathers, from the military. She expresses concern about the elimination of the Paint system in Europe and the impact it has on servicemen's chances of returning home. Mrs. Olson urges Schwabe to use his influence to speed up the return of troops who have served in combat and earned the right to return home."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0007.jpg "Efforts to Release Fathers from Service: A Letter from George B. Schwabe")
![["Mr. Griffith wrote a letter to Mr. Schwabe asking for help in releasing fathers from the service. Mr. Schwabe responded by informing Mr. Griffith that he had introduced a bill in Congress to automatically release fathers from the service, but it was not successful due to opposition from the military authorities. Mr. Schwabe expressed his disappointment but assured Mr. Griffith that he had been consistent in his efforts to help fathers return home. Mr. Griffith agreed with the importance of getting the fathers home and expressed his support for their release."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0011.jpg "Efforts to Release Fathers from Service")
![["The document from George B. Schwabe to Mrs. John T. Wood explains that he introduced a bill in Congress to automatically release fathers in the service, including her husband. He mentions that despite his efforts, the New Deal crowd in Congress has not passed such a law. He offers to assist Mrs. Wood in proving extreme hardship and dependency to potentially help her husband be released from service. Mrs. Wood had previously written to support a bill for the discharge of fathers in the service, as she believes there are enough trained men willing to do the patrolling work. She questions why her husband is still in occupation in Austria and believes he should be sent to Europe to guard instead."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0013.jpg "Title: Assistance for Military Fathers in Congress")
![["Mrs. Joe G. Thurber wrote to Congressman George B. Schwabe requesting assistance in getting her husband, who has been in the service for more than twenty months and has two children, discharged. Schwabe has been working diligently to pass a bill for the automatic discharge of such men, but has faced opposition. He has been able to help some individuals with extreme hardship situations obtain their discharge and offers to assist Mrs. Thurber if she can provide evidence of such hardship."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0012.jpg "Efforts for Discharge: A Plea for Assistance")
![["Mrs. James wrote to Representative George B. Schwabe asking for his support in a bill to release fathers from the service. Representative Schwabe had already introduced a bill on this subject, but it was not passed due to opposition from the military authorities. Representative Schwabe expressed his disappointment in not being able to pass the bill, but assured Mrs. James that he has consistently tried to obtain releases for these fathers."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0015.jpg "Supporting Fathers: A Call for Legislation to Release Servicemen")