The document is a letter from Richards and Conover Hardware Company to Congressman George S. Schwabe expressing their opposition to the O.P.A. (Office of Price Administration) and their decision to sell merchandise at pre-June 30th, 1946 prices. They believe in leaving the economy to businessmen and industry rather than government intervention. The company promises to maintain prices unless there is an increase from manufacturers or freight carriers. They also express their appreciation for the congressman's views and hope to influence their district representative.

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The Debate Over O.P.A. Continuation: A Business Perspective

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_6_28_0025
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
The Debate Over O.P.A. Continuation: A Business Perspective
Date Created:
1946-07-08
EDTF:
1946-07-08
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 is a letter from Richards and Conover Hardware Company to Congressman George S. Schwabe expressing their opposition to the O.P.A. (Office of Price Administration) and their decision to sell merchandise at pre-June 30th, 1946 prices. They believe in leaving the economy to businessmen and industry rather than government intervention. The company promises to maintain prices unless there is an increase from manufacturers or freight carriers. They also express their appreciation for the congressman's views and hope to influence their district representative.
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 28, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
Type:
Text
Extent:
2 Pages