Investigation of Price Control and Rationing Regulations: Remarks of Honorable Edward J. Gardner
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_47_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Investigation of Price Control and Rationing Regulations: Remarks of Honorable Edward J. Gardner
- Date Created:
- 1944-11-01
- EDTF:
- 1944-11-01
- 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:
- Honorable Edward J. Gardner of Ohio in the House of Representatives on May 3, 1945, expressed concerns regarding the inequitable and unfair application of regulations by the Office of Price Administration, particularly in the Cincinnati district. He cited examples of cases where violations were not properly addressed and fines were not enforced. Gardner introduced a resolution authorizing an investigation into the operations of the Office of Price Administration to ensure fair and equitable administration of price control and rationing programs. He emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in regulating civilian supplies during wartime.
- Policy Area:
- Commerce
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_47_1_3_47_0000, Box, 3, 47, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 3 Pages
