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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_15_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Title: Assistance for Oklahoma Cities under Title V of War Mobilization Act
- Date:
- 1945-02-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Land use--Planning, Taxation Law and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_15_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opportunities for Post-War Planning in Oklahoma Cities
- Date:
- 1945-02-02
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_15_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Post-War Planning Opportunities for Cities in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1945-02-02
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_16_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Federal Aid for Public School Building Programs: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.
- Date:
- 1945-02-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Challenges of Price Controls and Distribution in 1945
- Date:
- 1945-02-02
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947), 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_68_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter from George B. Schwabe regarding House Bill 1119
- Date:
- 1945-02-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_69_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Wadsworth Amendment: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1945-02-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Environmental Protection
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_69_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to May's Conscription Bill: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.
- Date:
- 1945-02-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_15_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Introduction of H.R. 1970: Amending the Social Security Act to Include Military Service Insurance Credits
- Date:
- 1945-02-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_60_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Rent Control in Ottawa County, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1945-02-05
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Energy policy--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document from George B. Schwabe, M.C. to the Honorable Randall F. Cobb, Attorney General, discusses the benefits available to cities in Oklahoma under Title V of the War Mobilization and Reconversion Act of 1944. Schwabe shares an opinion from the General Counsel of the Federal Works Agency and offers assistance to Cobb. Additionally, there is correspondence between Schwabe and Mayor George H. Martin of Vinita, Oklahoma, regarding the same topic, and a letter from Alan Johnstone, General Counsel of the Federal Works Agency, discussing the legal aspects of the benefits and suggesting possible steps to take. Schwabe is proactive in seeking information and assistance for the cities in his district."]](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_15_0000-Federal%20Works%20Agency,%201945/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_15_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_15_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Assistance for Oklahoma Cities under Title V of War Mobilization Act")
![["George B. Schwabe, a member of the United States House of Representatives from Oklahoma, conducted an investigation into the benefits that cities in Oklahoma could receive under Title V of the War Mobilization and Reconversion Act of 1944 for post-war planning. He received confirmation from the General Counsel of the Federal Works Agency that the Act allows for advances to be made by the Federal Government to cities for planning projects, with the understanding that repayment would only be required if the projects are actually undertaken. Schwabe addressed concerns that some city authorities had about incurring debts for planning expenses, emphasizing that the Act provides authority for such advances. He offered his cooperation to assist cities in executing their post-war plans efficiently."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_15_0009.jpg "Opportunities for Post-War Planning in Oklahoma Cities")
![["George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, conducted an investigation into the benefits available to cities in Oklahoma under Title V of the War Mobilization and Reconversion Act of 1944 for post-war planning. The General Counsel of the Federal Works Agency confirmed that cities in Oklahoma could receive advances from the Federal Government for planning projects after the war, with the understanding that repayment would only be required if the project was actually undertaken. Schwabe addressed misconceptions about cities in Oklahoma being prohibited from incurring debt for planning purposes and offered his cooperation to help cities execute their post-war plans without delays."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_15_0010.jpg "Post-War Planning Opportunities for Cities in Oklahoma")
![["The document dated June 16, 1945 from George B. Schwabe, a member of the United States House of Representatives, to Mr. C.I. Weathers, Superintendent of Claremore City Schools in Oklahoma, discusses the lack of federal assistance programs for building projects like public schools due to the focus on war activities. However, Schwabe provides information on Title V of the War Mobilization and Reconversion Act of 1944, which allows municipalities to plan for post-war projects and receive advances from the federal government. Schwabe assures that there are legal provisions for repayment of these advances, and offers to cooperate with city authorities to facilitate post-war planning and projects. The document responds to Weathers' inquiry about federal aid for public school building programs."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_16_0005.jpg "Federal Aid for Public School Building Programs: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.")
![["The document from Gates Hardware & Supply Company to Congressman George B. Schwabe expresses concerns about the O.P.A.'s pricing policies, specifically regarding double taxation of dividends, price increases for manufacturers, and the growth of tax-free cooperatives. The company argues that these policies are detrimental to small businesses and urges the congressman to consider their impact on distributors."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0002.jpg "Challenges of Price Controls and Distribution in 1945")
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe, acknowledging receipt of a telegram from David Fowler protesting the passage of House bill 119. Schwabe states that he voted against the bill and invites communication from Fowler to provide information and advice on issues of interest to the United Mine Workers of America. Fowler had expressed concerns about the bill creating a compulsory slave labor system and asked for a vote against it."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_68_0001.jpg "Letter from George B. Schwabe regarding House Bill 1119")
![["The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, responding to a telegram from Frank E. Fisher regarding the Wadsworth amendment to the May bill. Schwabe expresses his support for the amendment and his belief that the bill will be revised in the Senate. Fisher urges Schwabe to pass the Wadsworth amendment in order to protect individual rights. Schwabe appreciates Fisher's input and welcomes any further suggestions."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_69_0002.jpg "The Wadsworth Amendment: A Call to Action")
![["Mr. Riseborough sent a telegram to George Schwabe urging him to oppose May's conscription bill, which he had already done and voted against. Schwabe believed that voting against the bill was in the best interest of organized labor and the laboring man. He did not think the bill was truly American in spirit."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_69_0003.jpg "Opposition to May's Conscription Bill: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.")
![["The bill introduced by Mrs. Rogers of Massachusetts in the 79th Congress aims to amend the Social Security Act to provide insurance credits for military service, adjust benefits received under the act in certain cases, and make other related changes. The bill proposes that individuals in the active military or naval service of the United States be deemed to have been paid wages of $160 for employment purposes under the act."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_7_15_0003.jpg "Introduction of H.R. 1970: Amending the Social Security Act to Include Military Service Insurance Credits")
![["The document discusses the issue of a lack of attention given to Ottawa County by the Area Rent Director who lives in Pittsburg, Kansas. The Rent Department of the Office of Price Administration is reviewing the situation and considering establishing a branch office in Miami, Oklahoma to address the increased workload. Congressman Schwabe is working to resolve the issue and will provide an update within the next ten days."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_60_0002.jpg "Concerns Regarding Rent Control in Ottawa County, Oklahoma")