The Ongoing Battle with OPA Regulations
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_55_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- The Ongoing Battle with OPA Regulations
- Date Created:
- 1945-08-25
- EDTF:
- 1945-08-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37
- Description:
- Mr. A. K. Dawson wrote to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing concerns about OPA regulations on produce prices. Schwabe criticized OPA's actions, accusing them of evading responsibility and not effectively controlling prices. Schwabe sent a letter to OPA questioning their policies, and OPA responded, stating that they had suspended price control on potatoes and oranges. Dawson Produce Company also expressed frustration with OPA regulations on fruits and vegetables, highlighting the inefficiency and unnecessary regulations in place. Congressman Schwabe and the company sought clarification and changes to OPA policies to benefit consumers.
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_47_1_3_55_0000, Box, 3, 55, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 6 Pages
