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[Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1959]
Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer discussing the sales tax, the Game and Fish Commission, and the correctional boy's school for Abilene. Mr. Wright is in support of a broad-based general sales tax. He encloses [not included here] and talks about the material he received from Dick Vaughn relating to the Game and Fish Commission and other items.
Date:
April 21, 1959
Creator:
Wright, Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Hal Sayles to Truett Latimer, April 13, 1961]
Telegram from Hal Sayles to Truett Latimer urging him to support the sales tax. There is also a letter from Guy W. Shaw to Truett Latimer dated April 13, 1961. Mr. Shaw urges Mr. Latimer to support House Bill 118, the bill that would require a certificate on a contract of sale before can be accepted for recordation.
Date:
April 21, 1961
Creator:
Sayles, Hal
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Neil Daniel to Truett Latimer, March 21, 1961]
Letter from J. Neil Daniel to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to HB 363, a bill reducing an acceptable jury verdict from unanimous to a 9-3 majority, and HB 413, a bill prohibiting taking statements from an injured adverse party for 15 days.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Daniel, J. Neil
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from J. R. Temple to Truett Latimer, March 21, 1961]
Telegram sent to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer from J. R. Temple urging him to oppose Senate Bill 217 and House Bill 61. On the back of the telegram are some notes in short hand.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Temple, James R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from People in Support of the Berry Resolution, March 21, 1961]
Telegram to Truett Latimer from People in Support of the Berry Resolution that would authorize horse racing.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Rhodes, L. G.; Austin, Frank; Robertson, F. M.; Skinner, Jim; Strickland, Jack; Moore, Glenn et al.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mr. and Mrs. Len Johnson, March 21, 1961]
Telegram from Mr. and Mrs. Len Johnson for Truett Latimer expressing their opposition to House Joint Resolution 4.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Johnson, Len & Johnson, Mrs. Len
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. L. King to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1959]
Letter from J. L. King to Truett Latimer discussing a bill that concerns the control of municipalities in the annexation of adjacent properties. He asks that Mr. Latimer support the bill.
Date:
April 21, 1959
Creator:
King, J. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from John Lee Smith, April 21, 1959]
Telegram from John Lee Smith for Truett Latimer discussing the 'Carr Three Hundred Million Dollar Tax' bill, he feels it should be defeated.
Date:
April 21, 1959
Creator:
Smith, John Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from A. C. Scott, April 21, 1961]
Telegram from A. C. Scott to Truett Latimer stating that he dislikes the sales tax but favors it over any other tax.
Date:
April 21, 1961
Creator:
Scott, A. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth Beard to Truett Latimer, March 21, 1959]
Letter from Ruth Beard to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 76. Ms. Ruth states she would like to go on record as opposing the bill and goes on the give reasons why she does.
Date:
March 21, 1959
Creator:
Beard, Ruth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Theron Fergus to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1961]
Letter from J. Theron Fergus to Truett Latimer criticizing his vote against the sales tax. He also asks for an increase in the speed limit on Highway eighty.
Date:
April 21, 1961
Creator:
Fergus, J. Theron
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to C. E. Shields, March 21, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to C. E. Shields urging him to oppose House Bills 363 and 413.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Shields, C. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Seth Sayles to Truett Latimer, June 21, 1959]
Letter from Seth Sayles to Truett Latimer expressing support for a general sales tax.
Date:
June 21, 1959
Creator:
Sayles, Seth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to John Donaho, March 21, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to John Donaho discussing House Joint Resolution 4. Mr. Latimer assures that he will continue to oppose the bill.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Jones to Truett Latimer, February 21, 1961]
Letter from W. L. Jones to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for his stand against House Bill 108, the minimum fat labeling bill.
Date:
February 21, 1961
Creator:
Jones, W. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pat Bullock to Truett Latimer, March 21, 1961]
Letter from Pat Bullock of the Texas State Board of Pardons and Paroles to State Representative Truett Latimer discussing the case of Wanda J. Reeves, an incarcerated woman from Latimer's district seeking a 90-day reprieve to care for her children while her husband recovers from an injury. Bullock explains that she will likely have to wait until she is eligible for parole the following May.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Bullock, Pat
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stanley Wilson to Truett Latimer, March 21, 1961]
Letter from Stanley Wilson to Truett Latimer; He urges Mr. Latimer, on behalf of the State and National Affairs Committee of Abilene Chamber of Commerce, to oppose House Bills 363, 413, and 372.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Wilson, Stanley
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Don Lewis to Truett Latimer, March 21, 1961]
Letter from Don Lewis to Truett Latimer asking for a copy of House Bill 363.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Lewis, Don
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. C. Hambrick to Truett Latimer, March 21, 1961]
Letter from optometrist W. C. Hambrick to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing Texas medical legislation and his concerns about an increasing "welfare state."
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Hambrick, W. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert H. Deegan to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1961]
Letter from Robert H. Deegan to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing HB 61, a bill regulating out-of-state milk products, and his support for it based on his experience with milk inspections in Abilene.
Date:
April 21, 1961
Creator:
Deegan, Robert H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. A. Glover to Truett Latimer, February 21, 1961]
Letter from C. A. Glover to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing his oppositions to HB 2, a bill expanding the Rural Electrification Administration's scope to serve privately-owned cooperatives.
Date:
February 21, 1961
Creator:
Glover, C. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Virginia Hackney to Truett Latimer, March 21, 1959]
Letter from Virginia Hackney to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing her opposition to HB 76, citing several reasons why it would be detrimental to Texas nursing schools.
Date:
March 21, 1959
Creator:
Hackney, Virginia
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John H. Winters to Truett Latimer, July 21, 1961]
Letter from John H. Winters to Truett Latimer discussing the possibility of getting Aid for the son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hughes.
Date:
July 21, 1961
Creator:
Winters, John H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. Cullum Thompson to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1958]
Letter from M. Cullum Thompson to Truett Latimer commending him for his work in the Insurance Committee.
Date:
April 21, 1958
Creator:
Thompson, M. Cullum
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History