The writer expresses opposition to the Office of Price Administration (O.P.A.) and its price controls, arguing that they have led to inflation and hindered production. The writer criticizes a recent price control bill passed by the House and believes it will be unenforceable and detrimental to business. The writer also shares their views on the current state of industrial production and the impact of price controls on the economy. The document is addressed to Mr. W. P. Z. German, Jr. and includes reprints of speeches on the topic for his reference.

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The Battle Against Price Controls: A Letter to Mr. W.P.Z. German, Jr.

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_6_26_0035
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
The Battle Against Price Controls: A Letter to Mr. W.P.Z. German, Jr.
Date Created:
1946-07-22
EDTF:
1946-07-22
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 writer expresses opposition to the Office of Price Administration (O.P.A.) and its price controls, arguing that they have led to inflation and hindered production. The writer criticizes a recent price control bill passed by the House and believes it will be unenforceable and detrimental to business. The writer also shares their views on the current state of industrial production and the impact of price controls on the economy. The document is addressed to Mr. W. P. Z. German, Jr. and includes reprints of speeches on the topic for his reference.
Topic:
IndustriesUnited States
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 26, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
Type:
Text
Extent:
6 Pages