Correspondence on Government Subsidies and New Deal Philosophy Between Congressman George Schwabe and Constituent Martha Landers, 1946-07-07

Item — Box: 7, Folder: 6

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_7_6_0010

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Correspondence on Government Subsidies and New Deal Philosophy Between Congressman George Schwabe and Constituent Martha Landers, 1946-07-07

The document is a conversation between Mrs. Martha Landers and Congressman George B. Schwabe regarding subsidies for lead and zinc producers. Mrs. Landers expresses frustration with operators benefiting from subsidies while miners receive little. She questions the fairness of these subsidies and suggests that businesses should change if they are not profitable. Congressman Schwabe acknowledges her concerns and warns against the dangers of a paternalistic government.

Dates

1946-07-07

Language of Materials

English

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