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[Letter from W. F. Nowlin and C. H. Jackson, Jr. to the Members of the House of Representatives, February 27, 1961]
Letter from W. F. Nowlin and C. H. Jackson, Jr. to the Members of the House of Representatives urging them to vote against the horse racing bill.
Date:
February 27, 1961
Creator:
Nowlin, W. Forney & Jackson, Charles H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas G. Wilbanks to Truett Latimer, March 2, 1961]
Letter from Thomas G. Wilbanks to Truett Latimer appreciating Mr. Latimer's opposition to the bill that would legalize pari-mutuel gambling on horse racing. Mr. Wilbanks says he is particularly interested in the bill because of a situation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he lived for a few years. He said a similar bill was proposed there but defeated. He goes on to talk about the disadvantages of the bill.
Date:
March 2, 1961
Creator:
Wilbanks, Thomas G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Del Stacy to Truett Latimer, February 25, 1961]
Letter from Del Stacy to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose House Joint Resolution 4, a resolution that would legalize horse race gambling.
Date:
February 25, 1961
Creator:
Stacy, Del
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Thomas G. Wilbanks, March 8, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Reverend Thomas G. Wilbanks discussing a bill that would legalize gambling on horse racing. He asks that Reverent Wilbanks share the information he got in Pennsylvania so that he can use it in the bill's debate.
Date:
March 8, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. M. Hunt to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1961]
Letter from W. M. Hunt to Truett Latimer opposing the proposal from V. E. Berry to legalize pari-mutuel betting. He also expresses support for the general sales tax and for a revision of the state auto insurance laws to include mandatory liability.
Date:
February 20, 1961
Creator:
Hunt, W. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History