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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_45_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Petition for Release of Young Men from Armed Forces
- Date:
- 1945-08-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_55_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Education: A Letter from George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-08-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Families
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Veteran Inquiry Regarding Homestead Land Availability in Arizona and Relation to G.I. Benefits
- Date:
- 1945-08-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_45_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Demobilization Plans and Occupational Forces: A Statement by Major General I. H. Edwards
- Date:
- 1945-08-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_17_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Class of Service - Western 1201 Symbols
- Date:
- 1945-08-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_17_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Approval of Sewer Project #34P4 and Advance Planning Funds
- Date:
- 1945-08-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_44_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Case Against Peacetime Military Conscription
- Date:
- 1945-08-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_77_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Amendments to Senate Bill 1171 on Labor Relations
- Date:
- 1945-08-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- African Americans, Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_32_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Disposal of Federally-Owned War Housing: Policies and Procedures
- Date:
- 1945-08-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Land use--Planning, New Deal, 1933-1939
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_9_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Tax Reductions and Unemployment Insurance in Post-War America
- Date:
- 1945-08-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Taxation Law and legislation--United States, Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, acknowledging receipt of a petition from Mrs. Sam Hatch and others requesting the release of 17, 18, and 19-year-olds who served in the armed forces during the war so they can resume their education. Schwabe mentions taking up the matter with the War Department and President Truman, and includes copies of relevant correspondence. The document also lists the names and addresses of the petition signers."]](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_45_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_45_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Petition for Release of Young Men from Armed Forces")
![["Mr. Smith wrote to Congressman Schwabe requesting that high school boys who have not had the chance to start college should be discharged from the service immediately. Congressman Schwabe responded by informing Mr. Smith that he had already taken up the issue with the President and Secretary of War, and shared copies of relevant letters. He also mentioned introducing legislation on the matter and expressed sympathy for boys in the service, as he has four sons in the military. Mr. Smith's original letter emphasized the importance of allowing high school boys to complete their education, now that the draft age has been lowered and the emergency has passed."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Education: A Letter from George B. Schwabe")
![["George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, is writing to Commissioner Fred W. Johnson of the General Land Office regarding a letter he received from Mr. Eula Phillips about land at Wellton, Arizona available as homesteads for veterans of World War II. Phillips also inquired about whether this benefit would be in addition to other G.I. benefits. Schwabe is requesting a reply from Johnson on this matter, along with the return of Phillips' letter."]](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_7_23_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Veteran Inquiry Regarding Homestead Land Availability in Arizona and Relation to G.I. Benefits")
![["K.C. Arends, a Republican Whip in the 17th District of Illinois, sent copies of testimonies by Generals Henry and Edwards to colleagues regarding the War Department's plans for demobilization after World War II. The Army aimed to reduce its strength from 8,050,000 to 2,500,000 by July 1, 1946, with a focus on rapid discharge of military personnel and meeting occupational commitments. The eventual size of occupational forces was uncertain, but the Army planned to continue reducing in strength post-July 1, 1946."]](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_45_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_45_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Demobilization Plans and Occupational Forces: A Statement by Major General I. H. Edwards")
![["The document is a telegram from A. L. Warren to Mayor Elmer Tanner informing him that an advance planning fund of $2490 has been granted for a swimming pool project in Claremore. The actual construction is expected to cost $60,787. Warren also mentions that the company appreciates suggestions from its patrons regarding its service."]](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_3_17_0000-Federal%20Works%20Agency,%201945/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_17_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_17_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Class of Service - Western 1201 Symbols")
![["The telegram is from Elmer Tanner, the Mayor of Claremore, Oklahoma, thanking George B. Schwabe for approving their sewer project. The telegram also mentions approval for advance planning funds for a sewage disposal plant project. The Mayor expresses gratitude and offers assistance in return."]](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_3_17_0000-Federal%20Works%20Agency,%201945/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_17_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_17_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Approval of Sewer Project #34P4 and Advance Planning Funds")
![["The document, written by Staff Sargeant Malcolm Harper to Congressman George B. Schwabe, expresses opposition to peacetime military conscription. Harper argues that such a law would go against American values and democracy. He believes that an American volunteer system is more beneficial and suggests alternative ways to protect the country from foreign threats. Harper also emphasizes the importance of parental consent for youths under 21 who wish to enlist."]](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_44_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_44_0005_thumbnail.jpg "The Case Against Peacetime Military Conscription")
![["The document from Mr. Wallingford to Senator James E. Murray discusses Senate Bill 1171 relating to labor relations and suggests amendments to improve the bill. He points out specific technical and policy issues in the bill and recommends changes to address them, while emphasizing the importance of passing the bill to improve labor relations in the country. Senator Schwabe responds positively to Mr. Wallingford's suggestions and expresses hope that the New Deal program will be modified based on public sentiment."]](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_77_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_77_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Amendments to Senate Bill 1171 on Labor Relations")
![["The National Housing Agency and Federal Public Housing Authority are responsible for disposing of war housing projects developed under various acts. They are required to inform Congress when war housing becomes surplus, and have outlined procedures for disposal. The Federal Public Housing Authority has around 656,000 war housing units to dispose of, including temporary and permanent units. The Lanham Act governs the disposal of war housing, with the goal of removing temporary housing promptly and selling permanent housing to private purchasers."]](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_32_0000-Housing,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_32_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Disposal of Federally-Owned War Housing: Policies and Procedures")
![["The document from Mr. Mahan to Congressman Schwabe urges cooperation to lower corporation and individual income taxes and oppose liberalization of unemployment insurance. Mr. Mahan believes that high taxes and liberalization of unemployment insurance will hinder business expansion and job creation. He urges Congressman Schwabe to take steps to lower taxes and prevent liberalization of the unemployment insurance law."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Tax Reductions and Unemployment Insurance in Post-War America")