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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_27_0011
- 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 from Congressman George Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_33_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Margaret Castella to George B. Schwabe, M.C.
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_36_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Title: A Plea for Veteran Widows: The Fight for Fair Compensation
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Whitehorn, John E.
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_36_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Injustice and Advocacy: The Case of Edward B. Massie
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_36_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Bill for the Relief of Edward B. Massie
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_47_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Extension of Selective Training and Service Act of 1940
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_15_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Letter from Women's Auxiliary and Union Label League to Representative George B. Schwab Urging Support for Amendment to Federal Fair Labor Standards Act
- Date:
- 1946-01-02
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Struggling for Justice: The Fight for Pre-Pearl Harbor Fathers' Discharge
- Date:
- 1946-01-04
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_62_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Farm-to-Market Road Right-of-Way Width
- Date:
- 1946-01-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Bringing Fathers Home: The Fight for Military Discharges
- Date:
- 1946-01-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Families
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Congressman George Schwabe received a communication from the Tulsa Real Estate Board expressing disapproval of legislation involving further price controls. Schwabe thanked them for their input and mentioned that the majority of constituents are opposed to price controls. He found their communication so compelling that he included it in the Congressional Record without revealing their identity. The Tulsa Real Estate Board congratulated Schwabe on sustaining the President's veto on price controls and pledged not to drastically increase residential rents. They urged that price controls stay dead."]](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_27_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_27_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Price Controls: A Letter from Congressman George Schwabe")
![["Miss Margaret Castella expresses her frustration with the OPA (Office of Price Administration) and rent controls in a letter to George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress. She highlights her personal struggles with unfair treatment as a tenant, and questions the effectiveness of OPA in addressing issues between landlords and tenants. Schwabe responds by explaining the sentiments of people in his district who are against the revival of OPA, particularly in relation to rent control. He acknowledges the existence of oppressive landlords and unruly tenants, and criticizes the bureaucracy of OPA. Schwabe emphasizes that rent control has not been effective in areas where it was implemented, and suggests that the free market should dictate rental 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_33_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_33_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Margaret Castella to George B. Schwabe, M.C.")
![["The recipient of the letter, Mrs. White, wrote to Congressman Schwabe about her financial struggles as a widow of a non-service connected veteran. She expressed her support for a bill introduced by Schwabe for the relief of another veteran, Edward B. Massie. Schwabe responded sympathetically, stating that he has not been able to get action on the bill yet, but hopes it may provide assistance to Mrs. White in the future. Mrs. White pleaded for support for widows like herself who are struggling financially."]](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_36_0000-Private%20Legislation,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_36_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Title: A Plea for Veteran Widows: The Fight for Fair Compensation")
![["Edward B. Massie is requesting Honorable George B. Schwabe, M.C. to refer a bill to Congress on his behalf due to mistreatment and neglect he faced in the military. He details his medical history and the violations of army regulations in his case. Massie is seeking compensation for the suffering he endured and asks for his case to be presented to Congress to ensure justice for himself and his wife. He also expresses his desire to attend the hearing in person."]](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_36_0000-Private%20Legislation,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_36_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Injustice and Advocacy: The Case of Edward B. Massie")
![["This text is a bill introduced by Mr. Schwabe of Oklahoma in the 79th Congress, 2nd Session, aimed at providing relief to Edward B. Massie, a veteran of the First World War. The bill proposes that Massie's disabilities, which are considered service-connected, should be eligible for compensation or pension as prescribed by law. The bill was initially referred to the Committee on Pensions and later discharged and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs."]](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_36_0000-Private%20Legislation,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_36_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Bill for the Relief of Edward B. Massie")
![["The document includes a telegram regarding a bill related to military service, specifically the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940. The bill aims to extend the Act until May 15, 1947, and includes provisions for the number of men in active training or service in the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. It also includes clauses related to the extension of service periods and exemptions for individuals with dependent children. The document also includes a request for information on a draft bill from the Senate and House regarding the service of draftees."]](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_47_0000-Selective%20Service,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_47_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Extension of Selective Training and Service Act of 1940")
![["The Schwabe Coll Women's Auxiliary and Union Label League in Oklahoma City, affiliated with the American Federation of Women's Auxiliaries of Labor, is urging Congressman George B. Schwab to support the PERPERHOOK BILL, H.R. 3914, to amend the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act. They believe this measure is vital for the welfare of the country and millions of workers earning substandard wages."]](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,%201946-CAC_CC_047_1_5_15_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_15_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1946 Letter from Women's Auxiliary and Union Label League to Representative George B. Schwab Urging Support for Amendment to Federal Fair Labor Standards Act")
![["Mrs. Black is writing to Mr. Schwabe to express her frustration with the lack of progress in passing legislation to bring home pre-Pearl Harbor fathers who are serving in the military. She believes these fathers deserve to be reunited with their families and is disappointed that efforts to pass the legislation have been unsuccessful. She asks for Mr. Schwabe's support in helping to pass the legislation and bring these fathers home."]](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_52_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Struggling for Justice: The Fight for Pre-Pearl Harbor Fathers' Discharge")
![["The document discusses the issue of the width of right-of-way for farm-to-market roads and explains that there are no federal regulations setting a minimum width. The decision on right-of-way width is left to the state highway department and local authorities, with federal approval required. The document advises the recipient to address the issue with the Oklahoma State Highway Commission in order to seek relief. The document also mentions a petition from residents in Chelsea, Oklahoma, expressing opposition to the alleged requirement of an 80-foot right-of-way for roads. The congressman promises to investigate and provide further information."]](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_62_0000-Public%20Road%20Administration,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_62_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Farm-to-Market Road Right-of-Way Width")
![["Frances Good writes to George B. Schwabe, expressing her concern about her brother who is in the service and scheduled for overseas shipment, leaving behind two young children. She emphasizes the importance of fathers being present in their children's lives and urges Schwabe to do everything in his power to bring back fathers like her brother to give their children the care and guidance they deserve. Schwabe responds, explaining his efforts to pass bills for the discharge of servicemen with young children, despite opposition from the New Deal crowd in Congress. He offers assistance in obtaining a discharge for her brother if certain conditions exist."]](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_52_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Bringing Fathers Home: The Fight for Military Discharges")