Correspondence Between Congressman Schwabe and Attorney Ernest R. Brown Regarding Labor Deferment Bill
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_11_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Congressman Schwabe and Attorney Ernest R. Brown Regarding Labor Deferment Bill
- Date Created:
- 1945-09-22
- EDTF:
- 1945-09-22
- 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 Congressman George B. Schwabe to attorney Ernest R. Brown, discussing their opposition to certain bills pending in Congress regarding labor deferment and compensation for defense workers. Brown expresses his objections to the bills, citing concerns about wasteful spending and favoritism towards defense workers. He urges Schwabe to work towards defeating the legislation and suggests that any government funds should be given to veterans instead. Brown also questions why certain classes of workers are being singled out for special treatment. Schwabe acknowledges Brown's concerns and assures him of his opposition to the bills.
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 7, Folder 11, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 3 Pages
