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Opposing the $25.00 Weekly Compensation Bill: A Farmer's Perspective, 1945-09-04

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: Unknown
Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_7_11_0022
The document is a letter from Helmerich & Payne, Inc. to members of Congress expressing concern about a proposed $25 per week unemployment compensation plan. The letter argues that the plan would make it difficult for farmers to hire help and that unemployed individuals would prefer to receive government assistance rather than work on farms. The company urges the Congressmen to oppose the bill.

Dates

  • 1945-09-04

Language of Materials

English

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Extent

2 Pages