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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_29_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Preserving American Ideals: Opposition to National Housing Bill
- Date:
- 1946-07-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Housing policy--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_24_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Impact of Labor Unions on American Industry: A Call for Change
- Date:
- 1946-07-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- IndustriesUnited States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_25_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Cost of Clear Thinking: A Veteran's Plea to Maintain Price Ceilings
- Date:
- 1946-07-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_25_0053
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Impact of OPA's Demise on the Tri-State Mining District
- Date:
- 1946-07-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_26_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Over OPA Revival: A Letter Exchange
- Date:
- 1946-07-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_32_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Vote Against OPA: A Constituent's Plea
- Date:
- 1946-07-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_34_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Resurrection of the O.P.A.: A False Philosophy and False Economy
- Date:
- 1946-07-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_34_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns with Rent Control: A Letter from Mrs. Martha Miller to George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-07-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_39_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Response to Request for Vote Against S. 1592 and President's Reorganization Plan
- Date:
- 1946-07-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_2_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Dr. J.E. Wallace and Congressman George Schwabe Regarding Medical Economics and Socialized Medicine in 1946
- Date:
- 1946-07-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe, expressing his opposition to the National Housing Act and his belief in preserving free enterprise. He agrees with the recipients' views and assures them that he will vote against the bill. The document is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Buford Potts in Tulsa, Oklahoma."]](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_5_29_0000-Housing,%201945-1946/%20CAC_CC_047_1_5_29_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_29_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Preserving American Ideals: Opposition to National Housing Bill")
![["The document is a letter from John D. Mayo to Honorable George B. Schwabe discussing the impact of the Coal Strike on Oklahoma and the history of the Wagner Act. It also highlights the influence of labor unions on American society and the challenges faced by businesses and citizens due to strikes and labor disputes. Mayo expresses concerns about the power and tactics of labor leaders and the potential for more drastic disruptions in the future."]](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_24_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_24_0033_thumbnail.jpg "The Impact of Labor Unions on American Industry: A Call for Change")
![["The document is written by Edward S. Drake to Honorable George B. Schwabe, expressing frustration with the decision to remove price ceilings by the OPA. Drake questions how he can afford to continue his education as a veteran with the limited funds provided by Congress. He challenges the reasoning behind the anti-OPA stance and urges Schwabe to consider the impact on veterans like himself who have sacrificed for their country."]](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_25_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_25_0014_thumbnail.jpg "The Cost of Clear Thinking: A Veteran's Plea to Maintain Price Ceilings")
![["The document discusses the situation in the Tri-state mining district, where mines shut down after the OPA subsidies were cut off. The Reconstruction Finance Corporation could pay these subsidies, but the government has not authorized them to do so. The document also mentions the history of tariffs on lead and zinc, which are now largely outmoded. The writer defends his vote against OPA and argues that subsidies should be cut off, as they are paid out of borrowed money from the people."]](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_25_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_25_0053_thumbnail.jpg "The Impact of OPA's Demise on the Tri-State Mining District")
![["The document is discussing the OPA reviver bill and the debate over whether to revive the OPA with or without decontrol features. The sender, George Schwabe, is against reviving the OPA in its previous form and believes that allowing businesses to operate freely will benefit the country. The document also includes a telegram from Barney Stewart Jr., urging Schwabe to vote to send the existing OPA bill as passed by the Senate directly to the President. Stewart argues that businesses have been operating fairly since the OPA expired and that allowing industries to make legitimate profits will benefit the country."]](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_26_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_26_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Over OPA Revival: A Letter Exchange")
![["Mrs. Etta Kirk wrote to George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, asking him to vote for the OPA bill to prevent the cost of living from rising too high. Schwabe responded by expressing his belief that the OPA was a bad federal bureau that created inflation and black markets. He believes in the American principle of free enterprise and states that most of his constituents want him to vote against the OPA."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Vote Against OPA: A Constituent's Plea")
![["The author expresses their opposition to the O.P.A. (Office of Price Administration), stating that it is based on a false philosophy and does not fit with American values. They believe the O.P.A. is socialistic and communistic at heart, and have borrowed money to pay subsidies, leading to deficit spending. The author argues that abolishing the O.P.A. will lead to increased production and lower prices of commodities."]](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_34_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_34_0011_thumbnail.jpg "The Resurrection of the O.P.A.: A False Philosophy and False Economy")
![["Mrs. Martha Miller wrote a letter to Representative George B. Schwabe on July 12, 1946, expressing her concerns about the increase in her house rent from $35.00 to $50.00 per month. She requested his help in holding rent control in place as many families, including hers, were struggling to afford the increased rent. In response, Representative Schwabe acknowledged her letter and mentioned that he had not received complaints from areas where rent control was not in effect. He wished Mrs. Miller luck in resolving the situation with her landlord."]](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_34_0000-Price%20Controls,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_34_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns with Rent Control: A Letter from Mrs. Martha Miller to George B. Schwabe")
![["The sender received a postal card from Mr. Toomey asking him to vote against S. 1592 and the President's Reorganization Plan No. 1. The sender had already voted against the President's reorganization plans, but would consider S. 1592 when it comes before the House. The sender appreciates hearing from Mr. Toomey and values his views."]](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_39_0000-Reorganization%20of%20Congress,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_39_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Request for Vote Against S. 1592 and President's Reorganization Plan")
![["Dr. Wallace sends a booklet on Medical Economics to Congressman Schwabe, expressing his opposition to socialized medicine. Schwabe shares his belief that the New Deal system is totalitarian and un-American. He plans to return home for the fall campaign and hopes to meet with Wallace. They exchange pleasantries and well wishes."]](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_2_0000-Socialized%20Medicine,%201946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_2_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_2_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Dr. J.E. Wallace and Congressman George Schwabe Regarding Medical Economics and Socialized Medicine in 1946")