The document is from Congressman George B. Schwabe to his constituent, discussing the issue of price controls and rent controls. Schwabe mentions that he has received overwhelming opposition to the revival of O.P.A. or any form of price controls from his constituents. He also discusses the lobbying efforts by black marketers, O.P.A. officials, and bureaucrats to maintain controls. The constituent responds by urging Schwabe to support price control legislation to prevent rising prices and to advocate for Social Security and health benefits for all individuals.

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Concerns and Requests: A Letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_6_33_0009
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Concerns and Requests: A Letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe
Date Created:
1945-01-01
EDTF:
1945-01-01
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 from Congressman George B. Schwabe to his constituent, discussing the issue of price controls and rent controls. Schwabe mentions that he has received overwhelming opposition to the revival of O.P.A. or any form of price controls from his constituents. He also discusses the lobbying efforts by black marketers, O.P.A. officials, and bureaucrats to maintain controls. The constituent responds by urging Schwabe to support price control legislation to prevent rising prices and to advocate for Social Security and health benefits for all individuals.
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 33, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
Type:
Text
Extent:
3 Pages