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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_19_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Federal Employees' Overtime and Pay Bill of 1945
- Date:
- 1945-03-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_43_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Thoughts on Peacetime Military Conscription: A Letter to Mrs. Mildred Simpson
- Date:
- 1945-03-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_55_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Regular Army and Navy Personnel: A Letter to Representative Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-03-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Families
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_19_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Support for House Bill HR 2497
- Date:
- 1945-03-31
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_43_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Protecting Our Youth: A Call for Change in Military Draft Policies
- Date:
- 1945-04-02
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_43_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns and Hopes for the Future: Correspondence with Congressman Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-04-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_19_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding HR 2497 between Ralph W. Cornish and Congressman George B. Schwabe (1945)
- Date:
- 1945-04-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_78_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Position Statement and Recommendations of the Missouri River States Committee on the Missouri Valley Authority Bill, S. 555
- Date:
- 1945-04-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- IndustriesUnited States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_38_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Protecting American Industry: A Call to Congress
- Date:
- 1945-04-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_19_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding H.R. 2497 Between Federal Employees and Congressman George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-04-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The recipient of the letter acknowledges the sender's endorsement of the Federal Employees Overtime and Pay Bill, and informs them that the bill is pending in the House Committee on Civil Service. The Congressman is currently back in his district, but the letter will be brought to his attention upon his return to Washington."]](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_19_0000-Federal%20Employees,%201945/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_19_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Federal Employees' Overtime and Pay Bill of 1945")
![["Mrs. Mildred Simpson wrote to Representative George B. Schwabe asking for his thoughts on enacting peacetime military conscription. Schwabe responded saying he is not in favor of the program as outlined by the Administration and prefers military training for young men while they are in school rather than intensive and exclusive military training. Schwabe's secretary acknowledged receipt of Simpson's letter and stated that Schwabe would address it upon his return to Washington."]](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_43_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_43_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Thoughts on Peacetime Military Conscription: A Letter to Mrs. Mildred Simpson")
![["The document consists of two letters. The first letter is from Miss Camille M. Gameau, the secretary of Representative George B. Schwabe, acknowledging receipt of a letter from Calvert C. Shouse regarding a motion to grant permanent appointments and advancements in rank for military personnel after the war. The second letter is from Calvert C. Shouse himself, endorsing the motion and requesting Representative Schwabe's support for the welfare of regular Army and Navy personnel who have served during the war."]](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_55_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_55_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Regular Army and Navy Personnel: A Letter to Representative Schwabe")
![["The document is a letter from Congressman George B. Schwabe in response to a petition from Government employees requesting support for House Bill HR 2497. Schwabe acknowledges the petition and explains that the bill is still in committee, so it is too early to know what provisions it will contain. He promises to carefully consider the bill when it reaches the House floor and appreciates the communication from the petitioners."]](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_19_0000-Federal%20Employees,%201945/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_19_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding the Support for House Bill HR 2497")
![["Representative George B. Schwabe received numerous letters and petitions from citizens protesting against the placement of 18-year-old boys in active combat duty overseas with minimal training. Schwabe sympathized with the parents and assured them he was protesting against the policy. He also met with President Truman to discuss the issue, who expressed interest in protecting the interests and lives of the young soldiers. The Senate passed a bill to delay combat service for these boys until they had at least six months of training. Schwabe received support and petitions from constituents, urging him to continue advocating for 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_43_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_43_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Protecting Our Youth: A Call for Change in Military Draft Policies")
![["Mrs. Sybil Donnelly writes to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing concern about the treatment of soldiers in the military, particularly regarding sending European theater soldiers to the Pacific front and the training of 18-year-old soldiers. Congressman Schwabe responds, assuring Mrs. Donnelly that changes may be made and that there are plans to support soldiers' education through the G.I. Bill of Rights. He also mentions receiving a letter from Bill, who is serving in General Patton's Third Army in Germany."]](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_43_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_43_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns and Hopes for the Future: Correspondence with Congressman Schwabe")
![["The document acknowledges receipt of a letter from Mr. Cornish endorsing bill H.R. 2497. The bill is pending in the House Committee on Civil Service and hearings are expected to start later in the month. The document will be brought to the attention of Congressman Schwabe upon his return to Washington."]](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_19_0000-Federal%20Employees,%201945/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_19_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding HR 2497 between Ralph W. Cornish and Congressman George B. Schwabe (1945)")
![["The Missouri River States Committee opposes giving unchecked powers to any authority in control of natural resources and does not support the creation of a valley authority. They recommend continued representation before Congressional committees considering S. 555 and endorse the progress made on the Missouri Basin program. They recommend appropriations for construction projects, adjustments to engineering specifications, cooperation with states on land and water use policies, and respecting the rights and interests of states during planning and operation of facilities. They pledge state cooperation in developing land and water resources and support the coordinated plan of the Bureau of Reclamation and the Army Corps of Engineers."]](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_78_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_78_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Position Statement and Recommendations of the Missouri River States Committee on the Missouri Valley Authority Bill, S. 555")
![["Sylvan I. Stroock, the President of S. Stroock & Co., Inc., wrote a letter to the House Ways and Means Committee urging them to vote against Bill HR 2652, which proposed an extension of the Trade Agreements Act allowing further reductions in tariff rates. Stroock argued that Congress should reclaim its constitutional powers in making commercial treaties and writing tariff bills, rather than leaving it to the Department of State. He highlighted the potential negative impact of reducing tariffs on American industries, particularly in the woolen manufacturing sector, due to lower labor costs abroad. Stroock emphasized the importance of protecting American businesses and preserving the American way of life."]](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_38_0000-Reciprocal%20Trade,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_38_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Protecting American Industry: A Call to Congress")
![["The document acknowledges receipt of a letter from federal employees endorsing the passage of H. R. 2497, which is pending in the House Committee on Civil Service. Congressman George B. Schwabe was temporarily absent from Washington but is expected to return soon, and the letter will be brought to his attention."]](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_19_0000-Federal%20Employees,%201945/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_19_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding H.R. 2497 Between Federal Employees and Congressman George B. Schwabe")