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Federal Government - Agencies: Office of Rent Stablization, 1952-1953

 File — Box: 50, Folder: 2
Identifier: Folder 2

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, news items and other material. Examples are: Several letters from constituents and Wilson's replies objecting to the Office of Rent Stabilization in contrast to a 6 page copy of an editorial by Paul White for KFMB, 8:13 P.M., Feb. 10, 1953 discussing the issues facing "117,000 families in San Diego County -- those who rent their homes. On April 30th, unless something is done about it by Congress or the State, their rents will no longer be controlled:" a letter (2/16/53) from J.H. Sutton of Lakeside to Senator Kuchel re/ the unwise recent move of dropping controls on gasoline -- this was "a mandate to bankrupt the average family;" an 8 page copy of a press release from the Office of Price Stabilization (2/18/53) re/ "Price Decontrol Actions;" a telegram (2/7/53) from a "Hopeful Republican and Earnest Worker Toward Your Election" objecting that Wilson was not doing enough to stop rent control, we "want no more of Harry's Fair Deal;" a 3 page letter (1/19/53) from Forrest J.T. May (Lucky Stores, Inc.) to Congressman Wilson complaining about OPS price controls; a 4 page copy of John Cotton's "The Apartment Industry" (V.P., National Apartment Owners's Assn.) celebrating the new presidential administration's business friendly environment; a large packet of letters (Mar.-May 1953) re/ Trailer Court & Motel rentals and price controls in San Diego County; a "copy of report of the meeting (3/53) held . . . in the City of Coronado, California, in connection with certain rental problems that have arisen in that locality;" several more letters from constituents to Congressman Wilson & his replies indicating either pro or con as to continued rent control for San Diegans; a large collection of letters (Aug. 1952 - Feb. 1953) re/ ORS rent ceilings for "luxury type apartments which constitute perhaps 5% of the rentable units being built today."

Dates

  • created: 1952-1953

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access to some records is restricted, please consult with Special Collections & University Archives staff for details. Patrons wishing to use the Robert C. Wilson Papers must sign a "Researcher's Agreement," a copy of which can be obtained from Special Collections & University Archives staff.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections & University Archives Repository

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