The document is from Congressman George B. Schwabe to Mr. W. H. Adamson, in response to Adamson's concerns about OPA ruling 607 which limits the size of suits that can be manufactured. Schwabe criticizes the OPA for hindering industry, causing inflation, and encouraging black market activities. He expresses his frustration with the New Deal policies and lack of relief he can provide as a member of Congress. Schwabe also mentions his vote against the extension of OPA and his willingness to continue opposing it.

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OPA Ruling 607: The Frustration of Tailors and Consumers

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_3_57_0012
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
OPA Ruling 607: The Frustration of Tailors and Consumers
Date Created:
1945-01-01
EDTF:
1945-01-01
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:
The document is from Congressman George B. Schwabe to Mr. W. H. Adamson, in response to Adamson's concerns about OPA ruling 607 which limits the size of suits that can be manufactured. Schwabe criticizes the OPA for hindering industry, causing inflation, and encouraging black market activities. He expresses his frustration with the New Deal policies and lack of relief he can provide as a member of Congress. Schwabe also mentions his vote against the extension of OPA and his willingness to continue opposing it.
Topic:
Energy policy--United States
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_3_57_0000, Box, 3, 57, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
3 Pages