The document is a response to a complaint about the lack of support for veterans. The writer explains that he is not in favor of legislation that allows exploitation of veterans, and believes in free enterprise as a solution to the housing shortage. He also criticizes the O.P.A. for causing shortages of critical materials. The writer emphasizes the importance of providing opportunities for veterans rather than handouts. He also addresses the issue of shirt shortages caused by the O.P.A. and defends his efforts to support veterans in Congress.

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A Response to Mr. L. H. Richmond: Addressing Veterans' Housing Issues and Government Control

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_6_54_0010
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
A Response to Mr. L. H. Richmond: Addressing Veterans' Housing Issues and Government Control
Date Created:
1946-03-01
EDTF:
1946-03-01
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 a response to a complaint about the lack of support for veterans. The writer explains that he is not in favor of legislation that allows exploitation of veterans, and believes in free enterprise as a solution to the housing shortage. He also criticizes the O.P.A. for causing shortages of critical materials. The writer emphasizes the importance of providing opportunities for veterans rather than handouts. He also addresses the issue of shirt shortages caused by the O.P.A. and defends his efforts to support veterans in Congress.
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 54, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
Type:
Text
Extent:
5 Pages