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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to OPA and Support for Retailers: A Letter from George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-10-24
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Standing Up to the Office of Price Administration: A Letter from Cullen Lumber Company
- Date:
- 1945-11-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance), Public works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_31_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Protest Against Housing Bill HR-4761: A Telegram from United Brick and Tile Co.
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_57_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Feed Situation in Oklahoma: A Response from George B. Schwabe, M. C.
- Date:
- 1946-01-24
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Rent Control Bill Introduced by Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1946-12-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas Calls for Vigorous Public Housing Program to Avert Housing Slump
- Date:
- 1948-04-28
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Betrayal of Palestine: Remarks by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1948-05-20
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance), Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Supreme Court's Decision: A Blow Against Racial Discrimination
- Date:
- 1948-06-11
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance), Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Atomic Age: Sharing the Knowledge of Atomic Energy
- Date:
- 1950-02-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- 1970 White House Letter on Funding for Public Health Service's Indian Health Program
- Date:
- 1970-03-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance), Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 91st (1969-1971)
![["Kelly Tractor & Implement Company wrote to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing their opposition to the OPA's policy of making retailers absorb price increases. They urged Schwabe to oppose this measure and provided information on the Smith Committee's investigation. Schwabe assured them of his sympathy and support in their appeal."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to OPA and Support for Retailers: A Letter from George B. Schwabe")
![["The document is from the Cullen Real Lumber Company to Congressman Geo. B. Schwabe expressing concerns about the Office of Price Administration (OPA) and their fear of being sued by them. The company believes that more people do not complain about the OPA out of fear of retaliation. They give permission for the letter to be used in any way to address the abuse they feel they are receiving from 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_3_56_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_56_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Standing Up to the Office of Price Administration: A Letter from Cullen Lumber Company")
![["The document discusses different symbols and classes of service for Western Union telegrams and cables. It also includes a message regarding a protest against a bill that would impose a ceiling on houses under $10,000 and subsidize inefficient manufacturers of building materials. The sender, K C Burns from United Brick and Tile Co, is against the bill and believes they are doing everything possible to meet the demand for brick and tile for veterans' housing. The company welcomes 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/CAC_CC_047_1_5_31_0000-Housing,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_31_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Protest Against Housing Bill HR-4761: A Telegram from United Brick and Tile Co.")
![["The document is a response from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, to W. N. Palmer. Schwabe expresses gratitude for Palmer's detailed opinions on various issues facing Congress. He discusses the feed shortage issue, blaming the OPA for the problem and stating that the New Deal philosophy has failed. Schwabe assures Palmer that he has discussed the issue with his constituents and other Congressmen from Oklahoma."]](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_57_0000-Price%20Administration,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_57_0001_thumbnail.jpg "The Feed Situation in Oklahoma: A Response from George B. Schwabe, M. C.")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas presented an amendment to extend rent controls, citing a housing crisis and the need for affordable housing. She argued that rent control was necessary to prevent chaos and advocated for stronger enforcement measures, including injunctions, treble damages, and criminal sanctions. Her bill aimed to protect tenants from illegal evictions and rent increases, and provide standards for rent administrators. Douglas warned that without effective rent control, rents would continue to increase, impacting the economic and social well-being of the nation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Rent Control Bill Introduced by Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas introduced a rent control bill on March 11, 1948, in response to the housing shortage and high prices faced by constituents. She emphasized the need for effective rent control until a housing shortage is resolved and proposed a bill extending rent control until June 30, 1950. The bill included provisions for tenant protections, enforcement of rent control, and eliminating unjust rent increases. Douglas stressed the importance of protecting family life in America and the role of rent control in preventing economic chaos."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas Calls for Vigorous Public Housing Program to Avert Housing Slump")
![["Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas issued a statement praising the House Banking and Currency Committee for finally acting to bring out a housing bill to meet the needs and demands of the American people. She emphasized the importance of passing housing legislation and criticized some members of the House for needing poll results to understand the significance of housing and the high cost of living as important issues facing the country."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Betrayal of Palestine: Remarks by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas issued a statement expressing concern that Republican members of the House were removing their signatures from a Discharge Petition for the Taft-Ellender-Wagner Bill. She criticized the lack of assurance that the bill brought to the Floor by the House Banking and Currency Committee would address the real housing needs of the American people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0018_thumbnail.jpg "The Supreme Court's Decision: A Blow Against Racial Discrimination")
![["The document is a script for a television show featuring Harold Ickes discussing the California United States Senate race between Helen Gahagan Douglas and Richard M. Nixon. Ickes praises Douglas for her dedication to representing California and contrasts her record with Nixon's, accusing him of prioritizing headline-seeking and corporate interests over the needs of the state. Ickes highlights specific instances where Douglas fought for California's interests and criticizes Nixon for his absence or opposition in similar situations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0048_thumbnail.jpg "The Atomic Age: Sharing the Knowledge of Atomic Energy")
![["The letter addresses concerns about funding for the Public Health Service's Indian health program. The Administration explains that funding is being considered in the context of inflation and fiscal constraints, but efforts are being made to improve the health status of American Indians. The letter details the allocation of funds for medical supplies, equipment, and staffing, as well as plans for future appropriations to enhance the Indian health program."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Health,%201969-1971/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0010_thumbnail.jpg "1970 White House Letter on Funding for Public Health Service's Indian Health Program")