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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_64_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Veterans' Preference in Surplus Property Sales
- Date:
- 1945-09-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_54_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Plea for Relief: The Coffee Crisis of 1945
- Date:
- 1945-09-27
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Foreign relations, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_32_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- A Request for Release: A Letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-09-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_62_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for Increased Federal Aid for Highway Construction in Eastern Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1945-10-04
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_23_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Appreciation for Support: Letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe from Minerva Oil Company
- Date:
- 1945-10-15
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_64_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Consolidation of Surplus Property Disposal Operations
- Date:
- 1945-10-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Resolution Against Tax Exemptions for Cooperatives: A Call for Congressional Action
- Date:
- 1945-10-22
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Public works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Resolution for Price Control in Housing Market
- Date:
- 1945-10-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Taxation Law and legislation--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_55_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding OPA Price Increases
- Date:
- 1945-10-26
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Rent Control: A Call for Change
- Date:
- 1945-11-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document from Mr. Leslie J. Coffman to Honorable George B. Schwabe expresses concern about veterans not having the opportunity to purchase surplus equipment before dealers. The Reconstruction Finance Corporation responded, explaining that a new regulation gives veterans preference in purchasing equipment, but they must be certified by the Smaller War Plants Corporation. The document also mentions upcoming sales at army camps where veterans will have priority. Additionally, there is criticism of the lack of notice and information provided about these sales to the public."]](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_64_0000-Reconstruction%20Finance%20Corporation,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_64_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Veterans' Preference in Surplus Property Sales")
![["The document from Cain's Coffee Company to George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, explains the difficulties they are facing with the Office of Price Administration (OPA) in procuring coffee at established ceiling prices. The company highlights issues such as shippers evading ceiling prices, competition from European countries, and larger distributors purchasing coffee above ceiling prices. They request relief in the form of either removing regulations on coffee or allowing a reasonable increase in ceiling prices. They urge Schwabe to support efforts to address the situation and provide relief to small and medium-sized roasters."]](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_54_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_54_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Plea for Relief: The Coffee Crisis of 1945")
![["The document is a series of letters discussing a judgment against R. J. Dixon in a case involving a bond forfeiture. Mr. Dixon is seeking a release from the judgment so he can sell his property. The documents involve communication between George B. Schwabe, a Member of Congress, and W. B. Blair, an attorney, regarding contacting the Department of Justice to expedite the release of the judgment. The documents mention the involvement of Mr. William H. Ramsey and Mr. Whit Mauzy in the process."]](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_32_0000-Justice,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_32_0001_thumbnail.jpg "A Request for Release: A Letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe")
![["The document from George B. Schwabe to Earl R. Cass expresses frustration with the lack of funding and improvement of highways in northeastern Oklahoma compared to other parts of the state. Schwabe highlights the poor condition of United States Highway No. 60 and urges for equal allocation of funds for highway construction in all parts of the state. The document from the Eastern Oklahoma Development Association to Congressman Schwabe requests increased federal aid for highway construction in the state, emphasizing the importance of a well-funded post-war highway system. The association's resolution calls for an additional $500,000,000 in federal aid for each of the first three post-war years."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution for Increased Federal Aid for Highway Construction in Eastern Oklahoma")
![["The Minerva Oil Company in Eldorado, Illinois, is thanking Mr. George B. Schwabe for his assistance in contacting congressmen regarding a bill. They have received favorable replies and are following up with those who have not responded. They appreciate Mr. Schwabe's support."]](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_23_0000-Fluorspar,%201945/CAC_CC_047_1_5_23_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_23_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Appreciation for Support: Letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe from Minerva Oil Company")
![["The Reconstruction Finance Corporation announced that starting on November 5, interested individuals can purchase surplus consumer, capital, and producer goods from the government by contacting regional RFC offices or Department of Commerce surplus property offices. The Office of Surplus Property of the Department of Commerce will be transferred to RFC to streamline the process of selling surplus goods. This consolidation aims to provide better coordination in the sale of surplus property and eliminate redundancy in handling closely related items by multiple agencies. The transfer is expected to involve $27.93 billion worth of surplus goods over a 12-month period."]](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_64_0000-Reconstruction%20Finance%20Corporation,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_64_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Consolidation of Surplus Property Disposal Operations")
![["The document from George B. Schwabe expresses concern about the tax exemptions given to cooperatives, which he believes gives them an unfair advantage over independently owned businesses. The resolution enclosed in the letter urges Congressional action to remove these tax exemptions in order to prevent the elimination of privately-owned businesses and the progression towards a socialistic state."]](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_56_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution Against Tax Exemptions for Cooperatives: A Call for Congressional Action")
![["The resolution advocates for government action to control the sales prices of housing in order to prevent destructive inflation and protect servicemen's families and workers' families from being evicted due to high property prices. It also calls for strict price control on building materials and requests that the resolution be sent to various government officials for consideration."]](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_56_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution for Price Control in Housing Market")
![["Mayo Furniture Co. is writing to Congressman George A. Schwabe to express concern over the Office of Price Administration granting price increases to mattress manufacturers, with the expectation that retailers absorb the cost. They argue that retailers' profits are based on abnormal wartime conditions and that passing on the increase to consumers would be more fair. They also highlight similar issues with price increases on other home appliances. Mayo Furniture Co. urges Congressman Schwabe to take action to allow retailers to pass on these cost increases to consumers."]](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_55_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_55_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding OPA Price Increases")
![["Mrs. Clara M. Foster writes to Congressman George Schwabe expressing her frustration with the OPA and rent control policies. She explains how the rent control is causing financial strain on her as a property owner, and she believes the system is unfair and outdated. She urges Congressman Schwabe to take action to address the issues with rent control. Congressman Schwabe responds, sharing his own opposition to the OPA and bureaucracy, and assures Mrs. Foster that he is fighting against these policies 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_3_56_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Rent Control: A Call for Change")