The document includes a letter from Frank C. Shilliam of Shilliam Supply Co. Inc. to Congressman George Schwabe regarding difficulties in obtaining mattress ticking for their customers due to O.P.A. restrictions. Shilliam expresses frustration with the O.P.A. and believes that removing restrictions would increase production and prevent price rises. Congressman Schwabe acknowledges the letter and shares Shilliam's concerns, stating that he will introduce the letter in the Congressional Record.

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Struggling with Ticking Shortages: A Letter to Congress

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_6_16_0001
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Struggling with Ticking Shortages: A Letter to Congress
Date Created:
1945-06-28
EDTF:
1945-06-28
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 includes a letter from Frank C. Shilliam of Shilliam Supply Co. Inc. to Congressman George Schwabe regarding difficulties in obtaining mattress ticking for their customers due to O.P.A. restrictions. Shilliam expresses frustration with the O.P.A. and believes that removing restrictions would increase production and prevent price rises. Congressman Schwabe acknowledges the letter and shares Shilliam's concerns, stating that he will introduce the letter in the Congressional Record.
Topic:
IndustriesUnited States
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 16, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
Type:
Text
Extent:
2 Pages