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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_28_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Resolution and Policy Statement of the Oklahoma Apartment Owner's Association
- Date:
- 1946-07-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_29_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Price Controls: Correspondence with Representative Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-07-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Commerce
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_29_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Price Controls: A Dialogue Between Congressman Schwabe and Mr. Buchner
- Date:
- 1946-07-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_29_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Price Controls: A Letter of Thanks and Concern
- Date:
- 1946-07-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Policy Area:
- Commerce
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_32_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Title: Advocating for Rent Control: A Letter Exchange
- Date:
- 1946-07-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_32_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The OPA Debate: A Candid Exchange of Views
- Date:
- 1946-07-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_32_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Ongoing Debate: Price Control and O.P.A. Revival
- Date:
- 1946-07-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_32_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Call to Continue DPA Set-Up for Price Control Bill
- Date:
- 1946-07-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_32_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns and Support for O.P.A. Continuance: A Letter from Constituents
- Date:
- 1946-07-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_33_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Truth About Price Control and Inflation
- Date:
- 1946-07-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is a correspondence between Mr. George B. Schwabe and the Oklahoma Apartment Owner's Association regarding the extension of the O.P.A. Mr. Schwabe expresses his opposition to the extension and urges the association to work with their congressman to prevent it. The association responds with a resolution stating their commitment to fair and equitable rental practices without federal government controls. They also outline their policy on rent increases to cover increased costs."]](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_28_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_28_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution and Policy Statement of the Oklahoma Apartment Owner's Association")
![["The document from Honorable George B. Schwabe acknowledges the communication from Mesdames J.B. Larkin and Leta Downey expressing disapproval of legislation involving further price controls. Schwabe mentions receiving numerous communications on the subject and highlights the importance of individual enterprise and competitive efforts in controlling prices. He appreciates their contribution to his thinking and expresses gratitude for their clear and unequivocal statement. Schwabe also indicates that he will insert their communication in the Congressional Record without disclosing their identity."]](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_29_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_29_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Price Controls: Correspondence with Representative Schwabe")
![["The document is a series of letters between Mr. George Schwabe, a Congressman, and Mr. C. E. Buchner, Executive Manager of the Independent Petroleum Association of America. Schwabe thanks Buchner for his communication expressing disapproval of legislation involving price controls and mentions that many others share this sentiment. Buchner praises Schwabe's stance and expresses support for his re-election."]](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_29_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_29_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence on Price Controls: A Dialogue Between Congressman Schwabe and Mr. Buchner")
![["The first text is a letter from George B. Schwabe, a congressman, thanking Grigsby & Eberle for their communication expressing disapproval of price controls legislation. Schwabe mentions that many constituents in Oklahoma are opposed to price controls and appreciates the clear and unequivocal statement made by Grigsby & Eberle. The second text is a letter from Grigsby & Eberle to Schwabe expressing relief that the Office of Price Administration has ended and asking for his support against any extension or new enactment of O.P.A. laws. They believe that the American way of living has been reinstated and that the law of supply and demand will regulate prices."]](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_29_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_29_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Price Controls: A Letter of Thanks and Concern")
![["Mr. Mitchell wrote to Congressman Schwabe advocating for rent controls for white collar workers. Congressman Schwabe responded, informing Mr. Mitchell about recent legislation regarding rent controls and the President's veto of an O.P.A. extension bill. Schwabe also mentioned that a resolution for rent controls was defeated in the House."]](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_32_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_32_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Advocating for Rent Control: A Letter Exchange")
![["Nina Rateliff writes to Congressman George Schwabe expressing her support for the OPA restrictions and criticizing his stance against them. She mentions that many people in her office also support the OPA and warns Schwabe that they may vote against him in the next election. Schwabe responds by defending his position, arguing that the OPA regulations are harmful and criticizing the New Deal administration for freezing salaries and prices. He also accuses the OPA officials of lobbying for their own interests."]](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_32_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_32_0008_thumbnail.jpg "The OPA Debate: A Candid Exchange of Views")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman George B. Schwabe to a constituent regarding the issue of price controls, specifically the revival of the Office of Price Administration (OPA). Schwabe mentions that he has received overwhelming opposition to the revival of OPA from his constituents, with many expressing concerns about bureaucratic control and poor administration. He notes that the lobbying efforts in favor of OPA come from black marketers, OPA officials, and government employees who do not want to lose their jobs. The constituent, Mr. Britton, writes back expressing support for a strong OPA, disagreeing with Schwabe's stance on the issue and suggesting that the majority of constituents are in favor of the protective office. Schwabe acknowledges the differing views and states that he will consider all perspectives when voting on related measures in 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_6_32_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_32_0019_thumbnail.jpg "The Ongoing Debate: Price Control and O.P.A. Revival")
![["The document is a message dated July 1, 1946, urging the recipient to vote to continue the current DPA set-up until a price control bill can be drafted and passed. It also mentions an address at 1229 S. Colon Street."]](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_32_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_32_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Call to Continue DPA Set-Up for Price Control Bill")
![["The document is from a Congressman responding to constituents who have expressed their support for the continuation of the Office of Price Administration (O.P.A). The Congressman states his opposition to the revival of O.P.A and any form of price controls. He mentions receiving complaints about rent controls and expresses concern about bureaucratic control and lobbying. The constituents urge the Congressman to stand by the President in passing a comprehensive and workable bill to continue O.P.A. They express concern about Congress yielding to pressure from special interests and the lack of protection from greedy exploiters."]](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_32_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_32_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns and Support for O.P.A. Continuance: A Letter from Constituents")
![["The document discusses the issue of inflation and price controls, criticizing the government's handling of the situation. The writer believes that inflation is caused by deficit financing and increased money in circulation, leading to high commodity prices. They argue that price controls have led to regimentation and regulation of the people, contrary to the principles the country was founded on. The writer also expresses skepticism towards pressure groups influencing government decisions."]](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_33_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_33_0001_thumbnail.jpg "The Truth About Price Control and Inflation")