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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Cleveland Chamber of Commerce to Honorable George B. Schwabe Regarding Disapproval of Norton Fair Employment Practice Bill
- Date:
- 1945-06-13
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_40_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Telecommunication Services and Billing Information
- Date:
- 1945-06-13
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_31_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Job Application Assistance for Mr. Sam Cooper
- Date:
- 1945-06-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_52_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Referral of Inquiry to Office of Price Administration
- Date:
- 1945-06-14
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Public works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_49_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Corruption and Chaos in the OPA: A Letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-06-14
- Creator:
- Pendleton, John F.
- Topic:
- United States--Appropriations and expenditures
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_13_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Letter Regarding Controversial F.E.P.C. Bill from J.E. Rankin to George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-06-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_49_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Efforts to Retain Sugar Quota for the Ice Cream Industry in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1945-06-15
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Correspondence Regarding Controversial Legislation: Fair Employment Practice Act and Social Security Tax Increase
- Date:
- 1945-06-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_22_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Confusion Over OPA Price Stand: Petroleum Producers Speak Out
- Date:
- 1945-06-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- IndustriesUnited States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_49_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding OPA MPR 540 Relief for Tulsa Used Car Dealers Association
- Date:
- 1945-06-16
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Policy Area:
- Commerce
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The Cleveland Chamber of Commerce is recommending the disapproval of the Norton Fair Employment Practice Bill, as well as any legislation dealing with the issue of discrimination. They believe that discrimination cannot be prevented by legislation and that it would be detrimental to minority groups and hinder progress made during the war in breaking down discriminatory practices. Walter I. Beam, the Executive Vice President, urges Honorable George B. Schwabe to consider their views."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0001.jpg "Letter from Cleveland Chamber of Commerce to Honorable George B. Schwabe Regarding Disapproval of Norton Fair Employment Practice Bill")
![["The document is a telegram regarding the status of bill H R 341, which has passed the House and is now pending in the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. The sender is requesting information from Levi B Gritts in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The telegram is sent by George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_40_0002.jpg "Telecommunication Services and Billing Information")
![["Mr. Schwabe received a note from Miss Grace informing him that Mr. Sam Cooper, a friend of Mr. Kimmel, is interested in applying for a job with the Internal Revenue Department. Mr. Schwabe is sending two circulars and blank applications for Mr. Cooper to fill out. He offers to help further if needed."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_31_0007.jpg "Job Application Assistance for Mr. Sam Cooper")
![["George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, is contacting the Office of Price Administration regarding a letter from the Par-Ex Machine Company. He is seeking a prompt response and action on the matter. The Office of Price Administration is dealing with a high volume of inquiries and protests, and Schwabe is critical of the extension of the OPA and its personnel."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_52_0001.jpg "Referral of Inquiry to Office of Price Administration")
![["The author, John F. Pendleton, writes to Congressman George B. Schwabe about a case involving Chas. Good and the OPA. Good faced issues with the OPA, but with the help of a lawyer named Hemphill, the matter was resolved. Pendleton also expresses concerns about the OPA's practices, including wiretapping and invasive spot checks in grocery stores. He also mentions the meat situation in Nowata, Oklahoma. Pendleton ends the letter with a mention of a rumor about the Governor potentially receiving a diplomatic position."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_49_0002.jpg "Corruption and Chaos in the OPA: A Letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe")
![["The document is a letter from John E. Rankin to George B. Schwabe discussing the F. E. P. C. Bill, which Rankin believes is dangerous and communistic. He argues that the bill would lead to totalitarianism, harm small businesses, and create race tension. Rankin urges Schwabe to oppose the bill and provides a list of personnel involved in the organization behind it. He emphasizes the importance of protecting the country from the negative consequences of the bill."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_13_0014.jpg "1945 Letter Regarding Controversial F.E.P.C. Bill from J.E. Rankin to George B. Schwabe")
![["The Carnation Company of Oklahoma is thanking Congressman Schwabe for his efforts in retaining the sugar quota for the ice cream industry in Oklahoma for the third quarter of 1945. They express their appreciation for his support in ensuring that ice cream production is not further hindered by sugar shortages."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_49_0013.jpg "Efforts to Retain Sugar Quota for the Ice Cream Industry in Oklahoma")
![["The document discusses two bills before Congress - the Fair Employment Practice Act and the Social Security legislation. The writer opposes the Fair Employment Practice Act, criticizing it as socialistic and communistic. They express concerns about the potential consequences of increasing the Social Security tax, particularly in terms of the fund being invested in government bonds. The writer appreciates receiving feedback from constituents and values their input on pending issues."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_12_0005.jpg "1945 Correspondence Regarding Controversial Legislation: Fair Employment Practice Act and Social Security Tax Increase")
![["The Independent Petroleum Association of America is confused about the OPA's stance on crude oil prices, as OPA representatives have failed to address accounting charges. The association claims that the OPA's cost survey does not align with industry recommendations, and that the OPA is not using cost information obtained from the industry. The House Small Business Committee is studying the issue and expected to make recommendations soon."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_22_0013.jpg "Confusion Over OPA Price Stand: Petroleum Producers Speak Out")
![["George B. Schwabe, M.C. received a telegram from the Tulsa Used Car Dealers Association regarding OPA MPR 540. He forwarded the telegram to the Office of Price Administration for consideration and requested prompt relief for the situation. Schwabe also sent a letter to Zenas Le Potter at the Office of Price Administration, enclosing the telegram and asking for prompt consideration and relief."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_49_0004.jpg "Inquiry Regarding OPA MPR 540 Relief for Tulsa Used Car Dealers Association")