Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Petition to Abolish the Office of Price Administration: A Call for Sensible Controls and Freedom 1942-03-01 1942-03-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 77th (1941-1943) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_3_46_0000, Box, 3, 46, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0014 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0014_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/861849 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0014.pdf correspondence Business--United States Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma; Comanche Nation; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Caddo Nation; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Seminole Nation 5 Pages A petition to Congress is calling for the abolition of the Office of Price Administration (OPA) due to its oppression of small businesses, veterans, and widows, violation of laws and the Constitution, destruction of small businesses, causing scarcity in necessities, fostering black markets, wasting public funds, and showing opposition to free enterprise. The petition also criticizes the OPA for furthering communist ideals, being un-American, tyrannical, and corrupt. Specific examples are provided to support these claims, including arbitrary regulations, unfair fines, and abusive behavior towards citizens. The petition argues that the OPA's false theory of central control is misguided and that most Americans are honest and patriotic, not in need of excessive government intervention. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Opposition to OPA: Correspondence Between George B. Schwabe and Frank W. Newman 1945-09-14 1945-09-14 Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_3_54_0000, Box, 3, 54, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_3_54_0003 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_3_54_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_54_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/861944 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_3_54_0000-Price%20Administration,%201945/CAC_CC_047_1_3_54_0003.pdf correspondence Seminole Nation; Ponca Nation; Shawnee Nation; Miami Tribe of Oklahoma 2 Pages The first letter is from George B. Schwabe, a member of the House of Representatives, to Frank W. Newman expressing opposition to OPA ruling L-41 and stating that he voted against the extension of OPA. Schwabe offers his assistance to Newman and expresses his ongoing opposition to OPA. The second letter from Newman to Schwabe expresses concern over OPA ruling L-41 and urges Schwabe to defeat it, citing difficulties with tenant occupancy rules. Newman also expresses the belief that OPA has served its purpose and should be cancelled. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Combatting Bureaucracy: A Call to Action 1945-10-01 1945-10-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 66, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_5_66_0011 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_5_66_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_66_0011_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/862612 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_5_66_0000-Labor,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_5_66_0011.pdf correspondence New Deal, 1933-1939; Public Works--United States Seminole Nation; Wichita and Affiliated Tribes; Creek Nation 2 Pages Miss Patricia D. Canon wrote a letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing concern about the impact of labor strikes on servicemen and urging action against labor leaders causing these strikes. Congressman Schwabe responded, agreeing with Canon's points and vowing to continue fighting against bureaucracy and supporting the servicemen's right to write to their Congressmen. Schwabe also mentioned his efforts to abolish emergency bureaus and bureaus created by Congress. He thanked Canon for her input and assured her that her letter would help him report the reactions of his constituents with more enthusiasm. Text