The document consists of two letters discussing the Wagner-Ellender-Taft Bill, Senate S-1592, which proposes government control over the construction industry and the creation of public housing units. The first letter expresses opposition to the bill, citing concerns about socialization of industry and government interference. The second letter argues against the bill, stating that private industry is capable of meeting housing needs without government control and interference. Both letters urge Congressman George B. Schwabe to oppose the bill.

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Opposition to Wagner-Ellender-Taft Bill: A Letter Exchange

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_5_31_0014
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Opposition to Wagner-Ellender-Taft Bill: A Letter Exchange
Date Created:
1946-05-07
EDTF:
1946-05-07
Creator:
Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
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 consists of two letters discussing the Wagner-Ellender-Taft Bill, Senate S-1592, which proposes government control over the construction industry and the creation of public housing units. The first letter expresses opposition to the bill, citing concerns about socialization of industry and government interference. The second letter argues against the bill, stating that private industry is capable of meeting housing needs without government control and interference. Both letters urge Congressman George B. Schwabe to oppose the bill.
Topic:
Housing policy--United States
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 31, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
3 Pages