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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_12_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Letter from Oklahoma Power and Water Co. President Opposing the Full Employment Bill
- Date:
- 1945-10-09
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_11_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Schwabe's Response to Concerns about the Full Employment Bill
- Date:
- 1945-10-12
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_12_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Correspondence Regarding Opposition to the Full Employment Bill
- Date:
- 1945-10-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_13_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence between Tulsa Machinery Company and Congressman George B. Schwabe Regarding Opposition to H.R. 2232
- Date:
- 1945-10-16
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_8_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Advocacy for the Reformation of Toiletries Tax Collection: A Letter from George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-10-18
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Taxation Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_8_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Correspondence Regarding Proposed Amendment to Excise Tax Rate and Alcohol Tax
- Date:
- 1945-10-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Taxation Law and legislation--United States, Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_14_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Guthrie Cotton Oil Company and Congressman George B. Schwabe Regarding Proposed Amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act
- Date:
- 1945-10-20
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_9_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Tax Issue Resolution in 1945
- Date:
- 1945-10-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Taxation Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_12_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Letter from George B. Schwabe Regarding the Full Employment Bill
- Date:
- 1945-10-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_67_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Over Strikes and Education: Correspondence Between George B. Schwabe and Jay P. Walker
- Date:
- 1945-10-30
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Labor movement--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The president of the Oklahoma Power and Water Co. is writing to Congressman George Schwabe urging him to kill the Full Employment Bill passed by the Senate, as he believes it will lead to the complete regimentation of the American people. He views the safeguards added by the Senate as inadequate protection against this harmful legislation."]](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_12_0000-Unemployment,%201945/CAC_CC_047_1_7_12_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_12_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1945 Letter from Oklahoma Power and Water Co. President Opposing the Full Employment Bill")
![["The document from Mr. Schwabe expresses opposition to the Full Employment Bill, stating that it is unnecessary and may lead to government regulation and regimentation. He encourages people to think for themselves and express their opinions freely. Mr. Christoph also expresses opposition to the bill, believing that private business can handle the employment situation if given the opportunity and cooperation. Both letters emphasize the importance of unshackling private industry from government regulations and taxes."]](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_11_0000-Unemployment,%201945/CAC_CC_047_1_7_11_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_11_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Schwabe's Response to Concerns about the Full Employment Bill")
![["Mr. Burns from Mid-West Creamery Company wrote to George B. Schwabe expressing concern about the Full Employment Bill and urging him to vote against its passage. Schwabe responded assuring Burns that he is already against the bill and views it as leading towards dictatorship. He mentions receiving similar letters from others, which convinces him that the people are not in favor of the President's program."]](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_12_0000-Unemployment,%201945/CAC_CC_047_1_7_12_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_12_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1945 Correspondence Regarding Opposition to the Full Employment Bill")
![["Tulsa Machinery Company wrote to Congressman George B. Schwabe asking him to oppose House Bill #2232, which they believe would be detrimental to small businesses. In response, Congressman Schwabe stated that he has no intention of supporting the bill, as he believes it would be harmful to both small and large businesses."]](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,%201945-CAC_CC_047_1_5_13_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_13_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence between Tulsa Machinery Company and Congressman George B. Schwabe Regarding Opposition to H.R. 2232")
![["A group of druggists in Miami, Oklahoma sent a telegram to George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, requesting him to support a bill that would have the toiletries tax collected at the source by manufacturers instead of by druggists. Schwabe responded that he is sympathetic to their request and will bring it to the attention of the committee to which the bill has been referred."]](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_8_0000-Taxation,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_8_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_8_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Advocacy for the Reformation of Toiletries Tax Collection: A Letter from George B. Schwabe")
![["The document is from Don Friday, requesting George Schwabe to use his influence for the passage of H.R. 4309 which aims to reduce excise tax rates and tax on alcohol. Don Friday believes that the current taxes are burdensome on retailers and should be collected at the source. Schwabe responds, expressing sympathy and stating that the bill has already passed the House and is now before the Senate Committee on Finance. Schwabe agrees with Friday's concerns and hopes the bill will receive favorable 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_7_8_0000-Taxation,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_8_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_8_0019_thumbnail.jpg "1945 Correspondence Regarding Proposed Amendment to Excise Tax Rate and Alcohol Tax")
![["The document is a letter from the Guthrie Cotton Oil Company to Honorable George Schwabe opposing amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act that would make time and a half over 40 hours mandatory and raise the minimum wage. The company explains that they are unable to increase shifts due to lack of surplus labor and that their prices are fixed by government agencies, so any increase in labor costs would have to be offset by lowering prices paid to producers. They urge Schwabe to oppose the proposed changes."]](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,%201945-CAC_CC_047_1_5_14_0000/thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_14_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Guthrie Cotton Oil Company and Congressman George B. Schwabe Regarding Proposed Amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act")
![["The document consists of two letters from Representative George B. Schwabe to Mr. W. S. Caldwell, discussing his income tax problem. Schwabe mentions presenting Caldwell's issue to various government officials, including the Commissioner of Internal Revenue and the Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means. He assures Caldwell that the pending bill for the 1946 taxable year may solve his problem by changing exemptions. Schwabe expresses confidence in the bill passing and sends his best wishes to Caldwell and his family."]](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_9_0000-Taxation,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_9_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_9_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Tax Issue Resolution in 1945")
![["Mrs. Roberts wrote to George B. Schwabe asking for his support of the Full Employment Bill, but Schwabe believes the bill is misleading and will lead to a socialist or totalitarian government. He has received many letters asking him to vote against the bill and has included a copy of his Congressional Record remarks on the subject. Schwabe appreciates Roberts' interest in public issues."]](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_12_0000-Unemployment,%201945/CAC_CC_047_1_7_12_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_12_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1945 Letter from George B. Schwabe Regarding the Full Employment Bill")
![["The document from George B. Schwabe to Jay P. Walker discusses the strike situation in the country and the issue of pensions for defense plant workers. Schwabe also expresses sympathy for Walker's son's situation and discusses his efforts to introduce a bill to release boys from the Army who have not completed their education. In response, Walker expresses frustration with the lack of leadership in Washington and asks for information about the status of a private in the army who was deferred for a chemistry course but later drafted."]](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_67_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_67_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Over Strikes and Education: Correspondence Between George B. Schwabe and Jay P. Walker")