The document is from Mr. J.W. Proffitt to Representative George B. Schwabe urging him to curtail the powers of the Office of Price Administration (O.P.A) and ultimately abolish the bureau. Proffitt expresses his strong opposition to the O.P.A and believes that its abolishment will lead to increased production of consumer goods and greater prosperity. Representative Schwabe responds, stating that he has consistently voted against the O.P.A and agrees with Proffitt's views.

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Opposition to the O.P.A.: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M. C.

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_6_20_0036
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Opposition to the O.P.A.: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M. C.
Date Created:
1946-05-20
EDTF:
1946-05-20
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 Mr. J.W. Proffitt to Representative George B. Schwabe urging him to curtail the powers of the Office of Price Administration (O.P.A) and ultimately abolish the bureau. Proffitt expresses his strong opposition to the O.P.A and believes that its abolishment will lead to increased production of consumer goods and greater prosperity. Representative Schwabe responds, stating that he has consistently voted against the O.P.A and agrees with Proffitt's views.
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 20, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
2 Pages