The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 46, No. 28, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 18, 1959 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 46, No. 28, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 18, 1959

Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 18, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Ratliff to Truett Latimer, April 18, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from George Ratliff to Truett Latimer, April 18, 1959]

Letter from George Ratliff to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing problems with his life insurance.
Date: April 18, 1959
Creator: Ratliff, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. C. Allmond to Truett Latimer, April 18, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from C. C. Allmond to Truett Latimer, April 18, 1959]

Letter from C. C. Allmond to Truett Latimer discussing support for a bill to receive the Gasoline Tax Refund.
Date: April 18, 1959
Creator: Allmond, C. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. M. Hix to Truett Latimer, April 18, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from R. M. Hix to Truett Latimer, April 18, 1959]

Letter from R. M. Hix to Truett Latimer discussing the tax bill, Senate Bill 5, and House Bill 5. Mr. Hix talks about the amendment to the tax bill that would revise the taxable items. He also talks about the pay for State teachers.
Date: April 18, 1959
Creator: Hix, R. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Judy Joiner, April 18, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Judy Joiner, April 18, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Judy Joiner discussing concerns regarding Texas House Bill #153 as well as information about certain types of contagious and infectious diseases of animals.
Date: April 18, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to D. C. McCord, April 18, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to D. C. McCord, April 18, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to D. C. McCord discussing Latimer's opposition to House Bill 76, which would establish a central licensing agency for numerous professions, including the Board of Dental Examiners. Latimer writes that he believes the bill would cripple the achievements that the dental industry has made in Texas.
Date: April 18, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Standard to Truett Latimer, April 18, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Bill Standard to Truett Latimer, April 18, 1959]

Letter from Bill Standard to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #727.
Date: April 18, 1959
Creator: Standard, Bill
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to H. Jene Steakley, April 18, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to H. Jene Steakley, April 18, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to H. Jene Steakley discussing concerns as well as opposition regarding Texas House Bill #76.
Date: April 18, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Bacon to Truett Latimer, April 18, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Bacon to Truett Latimer, April 18, 1959]

Letter from Joe Bacon to Truett Latimer discussing voting for tax on natural gas and Bill #727.
Date: April 18, 1959
Creator: Bacon, Joe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Walker to Truett Latimer, April 18, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from E. A. Walker to Truett Latimer, April 18, 1959]

Letter from E. A. Walker to Truett Latimer discussing being in favor of a bill that would close establishments such as car, boats, motors, and sporting equipments businesses on Sunday.
Date: April 18, 1959
Creator: Walker, E. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from R. Lee Benson, April 18, 1959] (open access)

[Telegram from R. Lee Benson, April 18, 1959]

Telegram from R. Lee Benson to Truett Latimer asking for his support on an amendment to tax bill 727 which would enable farmers to retain full exemption on non-higway used gasoline.
Date: April 18, 1959
Creator: Benson, R. Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Max Mossholder to Truett Latimer, April 18, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Max Mossholder to Truett Latimer, April 18, 1959]

Letter from Max Mossholder to Truett Latimer discussing concerns and opposition regarding a section of Texas House Bill #727.
Date: April 18, 1959
Creator: Mossholder, Max
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Brown to Truett Latimer, April 18, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Ed Brown to Truett Latimer, April 18, 1959]

Letter from Ed Brown to Truett Latimer requesting gasoline refund for farmers.
Date: April 18, 1959
Creator: Brown, Ed
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ned Newman to Truett Latimer, April 18, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Ned Newman to Truett Latimer, April 18, 1959]

Letter from Ned Newman to Truett Latimer requesting the latter to keep the gasoline refund for farmers and to increase tax on natural gas going out of state.
Date: April 18, 1959
Creator: Newman, Ned
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to M. C. McGowen, April 18, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to M. C. McGowen, April 18, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to M. C. McGowen discussing House Bill 76, a bill that provides a central licensing agency for professions that qualify under Texas law. Mr. Latimer says he will oppose it. There is also a written note at the end of the letter in support of House Bill 636 and Senate 268.
Date: April 18, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mel Thurman, April 18, 1959] (open access)

[Telegram from Mel Thurman, April 18, 1959]

Telegram from Mel Thurman to Truett Latimer opposing House Bill 727. He explains why it is discriminatory towards Texas photographers. The telegram is signed by numerous individuals.
Date: April 18, 1959
Creator: Thurman, Mel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 78, No. 312, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 18, 1959 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 78, No. 312, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 18, 1959

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 18, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History