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- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_65_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Official Message: Approval of Loan for Electric Line Construction
- Date:
- 1945-11-02
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Threat of Bureaucracy: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1945-11-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_1_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- War Service Appointments as Engineering Draftsman: United States Civil Service Commission Announcement
- Date:
- 1945-11-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_1_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Job Opportunity: Messenger Position in Oklahoma City, OK
- Date:
- 1945-11-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_64_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Regarding Galvanized Buildings at McAlester, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1945-11-05
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_33_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Housing Crisis: A Call for Change
- Date:
- 1945-11-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["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")
![["The document is a telegram sent on November 2, 1945, from George B. Schwabe to the Northeastern Oklahoma Electric Cooperative in Vinita, Oklahoma. The telegram informs them that a $185,000 loan for electric line construction has been approved by the Rural Electrification Administration. Schwabe requests acknowledgement of the message by mail."]](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_65_0000-Rural%20Electrification%20Administration,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_65_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Official Message: Approval of Loan for Electric Line Construction")
![["Mr. L. L. Stryker, a furniture dealer from Vinita, Oklahoma, wrote to Honorable George Schwabe expressing concern about the OPA's attempt to squeeze retail merchants. Schwabe, in response, criticizes the OPA and the New Deal administration for their control programs and expresses his dedication to fighting against them. He also shares an incident where he exposed a bureau through the Congressional Record. Schwabe vows to continue fighting against the OPA and other bureaucratic controls."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "The Threat of Bureaucracy: A Call to Action")
![["The United States Civil Service Commission in Washington, D.C. is accepting applications for War Service Appointments as Engineering Draftsman with salaries ranging from $1,704 to $2,980 a year. Positions are located in the Metropolitan Area of Washington, D.C. Applicants must meet specific experience requirements and must submit the necessary forms by January 8, 1946. Veteran preference is given, and substitution of education for experience is accepted. Appointments will be war service appointments of indefinite duration. Applicants must also submit samples of their work."]](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_1_0000-Civil%20Service%20Commission,%201945-1946/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_1_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_1_0006_thumbnail.jpg "War Service Appointments as Engineering Draftsman: United States Civil Service Commission Announcement")
![["The United States Civil Service Commission in St. Louis, Missouri is seeking applicants for a Messenger position with a salary of $1440 a year, with possible higher or lower salaries. The position is located in various cities in Oklahoma. Applicants must have at least six months of experience as a messenger or office employee, or two years of high school. Veterans may receive preference in appointment. Applications should be submitted by mail to the specified office in Oklahoma City. The appointment is temporary for the duration of the war. No age limits are specified, but applicants must be United States citizens. Physical capability and proof of qualifications may be required. Application forms and instructions can be obtained from specified offices."]](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_1_0000-Civil%20Service%20Commission,%201945-1946/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_1_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_1_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Job Opportunity: Messenger Position in Oklahoma City, OK")
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, to Ronald S. Mason regarding galvanized buildings at McAlester, Oklahoma. Schwabe contacted the Executive Director of Surplus Property and instructed him to have the equipment declared surplus and advertised for sale. He advised Mason to keep in touch with the Manager of the Oklahoma City office and offered further assistance if needed. Schwabe also wrote to the Manager, requesting information on the status of the buildings and asking to be kept informed. Mason also wrote directly to Schwabe, expressing interest in purchasing two of the buildings for use on farms or ranches."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Regarding Galvanized Buildings at McAlester, Oklahoma")
![["Mr. Phillips writes to Congressman Schwabe about the housing situation in Tulsa, expressing frustration with federal control and regulation of building materials, which he believes is contributing to the housing shortage. He advocates for removing restrictions so individuals can build their own homes and criticizes the influence of promoters and speculators in the housing market. Phillips highlights the high rents and poor living conditions in Tulsa and urges the Congressman to address the housing crisis."]](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_33_0000-Housing,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_33_0003_thumbnail.jpg "The Housing Crisis: A Call for Change")