Challenges and Developments in Price Administration: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe, 1945-03-24

Item — Box: 3, Folder: 46

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_3_46_0005

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The letter from the Office of Price Administration in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Congressman George Schwabe discusses a drop in fresh meat availability, issues with poultry supplies, sugar shortages during canning season, scarcity of cigarettes leading to black market prices, demand for clothespins, and workload related to new price control regulations for apparel. Other topics include adjustments to tire quotas, point allowances for restaurants, canning sugar panels, and the establishment of a mailing center for ration currency protection. Additionally, the letter mentions an increase in beer excise tax, housing shortages in Tulsa due to increased employment at the Douglas plant, and rising residential sales prices.

Dates

1945-03-24

Creator

Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1959 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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