The first letter expresses concerns about the O.P.A. and strike situations, with the writer believing that the O.P.A. has done more harm than good and comparing them to the Gestapo of Germany. They also criticize the handling of coal and railroad strikes. The second letter urges for continued O.P.A. but with some changes, and expresses opposition to publicizing the O.P.A. and concerns about strikes. Both letters emphasize the importance of hearing the views of the people.

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Concerns and Perspectives on O.P.A. and Strikes in 1946

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_6_30_0014
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Concerns and Perspectives on O.P.A. and Strikes in 1946
Date Created:
1946-05-27
EDTF:
1946-05-27
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 first letter expresses concerns about the O.P.A. and strike situations, with the writer believing that the O.P.A. has done more harm than good and comparing them to the Gestapo of Germany. They also criticize the handling of coal and railroad strikes. The second letter urges for continued O.P.A. but with some changes, and expresses opposition to publicizing the O.P.A. and concerns about strikes. Both letters emphasize the importance of hearing the views of the people.
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 30, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
3 Pages