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[Announcement of the formation of PASO, Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations - 1961-04-06] (open access)

[Announcement of the formation of PASO, Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations - 1961-04-06]

Announcement for the formation and naming of the Political Association for Spanish Speaking Organizations (PASO) addressed to all former members of the Viva Kennedy clubs, M.A.P.A., and other interest groups. The new board of directors is given and a call to action urges those interested in setting up local PASO chapters in their communities.
Date: April 6, 1961
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996 & McCormick, Carlos
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1961-04-12] (open access)

[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1961-04-12]

Telegram of Happy Bithday wishes sent from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera through Western Union.
Date: April 12, 1961
Creator: Casas, J. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John M. Herrera - 1961-04-27] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to John M. Herrera - 1961-04-27]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to John M. Herrera concerning business, politics, and property.
Date: April 27, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright - 1961-04-06] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright - 1961-04-06]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jim Wright, congratulating Wright on the success of his televised speech, which Herrera thought was the best. Herrera writes that he will continue to support Wright in the future.
Date: April 6, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Yewens to Helen Corbitt, April 3, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Yewens to Helen Corbitt, April 3, 1961]

Letter from Bob Yewens to Helen Corbitt congratulating her for winning the IFMA Golden Plate Award.
Date: April 3, 1961
Creator: Yewens, Bob
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Melvin L. Wulf to John W. Stanford, Jr., April 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Melvin L. Wulf to John W. Stanford, Jr., April 6, 1961]

Letter from Melvin L. Wulf to John W. Stanford, Jr. stating the American Civil Liberties Union will refer Stanford an attorney if he needs one in the future.
Date: April 6, 1961
Creator: Wulf, Melvin L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Wooten, April 26, 1961] -- Copy #2 (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Wooten, April 26, 1961] -- Copy #2

Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Wooten discussing the sales tax and House Bill 156. Mr. Latimer says he is unsure what effect House Bill 156 would have on the transportation industry.
Date: April 26, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Wooten, April 26, 1961] -- Copy #1 (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Wooten, April 26, 1961] -- Copy #1

Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Wooten discussing the sales tax and House Bill 156. Mr. Latimer says he is unsure what effect House Bill 156 would have on the transportation industry.
Date: April 26, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Members of the Abilene Landmen's Association, April 5, 1961] (open access)

[Telegram from Members of the Abilene Landmen's Association, April 5, 1961]

Telegram from members of the Abilene Landmen's Association to Truett Latimer. They ask that he oppose House Bill 118.
Date: April 5, 1961
Creator: Abilene Landmen's Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard Dresser to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Richard Dresser to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1961]

Letter from Richard Dresser to Truett Latimer regarding the amendment he [Mr. Dresser] proposed for Article 5519-a. Mr. Dresser thinks his amendment is good legislation for landowners in Texas.
Date: April 15, 1961
Creator: Dresser, Richard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John and Jean De Ford to Truett Latimer, April 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from John and Jean De Ford to Truett Latimer, April 8, 1961]

Letter from John and Jean De Ford to Truett Latimer clearing up a misunderstanding in their recent call. They take issue with Mr. Latimer participating in an unnamed election where he supported Bill Blakely.
Date: April 8, 1961
Creator: De Ford, John H. & De Ford, Jean
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Hal Sayles to Truett Latimer, April 13, 1961] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stanley Vinson to Truett Latimer, April 25, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Stanley Vinson to Truett Latimer, April 25, 1961]

Letter from Stanley Vinson to Truett Latimer thanking him for arranging interviews for him during his Austin trip the previous month. He talks about the job as a watchman at the State Board of Control, the job he says he likes the most. He asks Mr. Latimer to help contact Mr. Burke, the man who interviewed him, about the status of his application. There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the letter that reads, "I called him in Abilene on may 3, 1961 Burke at Board of Control is to write him."
Date: April 25, 1961
Creator: Vinson, Stanley
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Truett Latimer Opposing Resolution 575, April 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter to Truett Latimer Opposing Resolution 575, April 14, 1961]

Letter to Truett Latimer Opposing Resolution 575, the law concerning the sale and carrying of firearms by individuals. The author urges Mr. Latimer to vote against it.
Date: April 14, 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack H. Womack to Truett Latimer, April 26, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Jack H. Womack to Truett Latimer, April 26, 1961]

Letter from Jack H. Womack of the Texas State Wide Credit Group to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing the Group's support for HB 84, a bill revising lien laws. Womack describes his appearance before the House Judiciary Committee and Professor Kenneth Woodward's presentation on the bill.
Date: April 26, 1961
Creator: Womack, Jack H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ed V. Mead, April 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ed V. Mead, April 27, 1961]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Ed V. Mead discussing the referral to committee of two bills sent by Mead, enclosing a copy of the San Angelo Standard Times, and stating that the Legislature's biennial appropriations amount to $2.57 billion and includes a new general sales tax.
Date: April 27, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Duane Gustavus to Truett Latimer, April 7, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Duane Gustavus to Truett Latimer, April 7, 1961]

Letter from Duane Gustavus to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer asking if he could help him find work as a page in the House or Senate, listing his background and accomplishments.
Date: April 7, 1961
Creator: Gustavus, Duane
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Roger Q. Evans, April 13, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Roger Q. Evans, April 13, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Roger Q. Evans discussing concerns regarding resolutions introduced by Representative Scott Bailey.
Date: April 13, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Vernon to Truett Latimer, April 25, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from J. W. Vernon to Truett Latimer, April 25, 1961]

Letter from J. W. Vernon to Truett Latimer discussing ongoing investigation of maltreatment of students at the Abilene State School.
Date: April 25, 1961
Creator: Vernon, J. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to M. Wanda Walton, April 19, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to M. Wanda Walton, April 19, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to M. Wanda Walton discussing House Bill 534. He says he is in support of the bill.
Date: April 19, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chyrl Hallford to Truett Latimer, April 3, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Chyrl Hallford to Truett Latimer, April 3, 1961]

Letter from Chyrl Hallford to Truett Latimer expressing her concern with the content in movies and the possibility of liquor becoming legal.
Date: April 3, 1961
Creator: Hallford, Chyrl
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Roland Heldt, April 26, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Roland Heldt, April 26, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Roland Heldt showing appreciation for his previous letter.
Date: April 26, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis, April 19, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis, April 19, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis assuring that he will vote against House Bill 590.
Date: April 19, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George L. Minter to Truett Latimer, April 5, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from George L. Minter to Truett Latimer, April 5, 1961]

Letter from George L. Minter to Truett Latimer discussing his views on House Bill 642 and 290, and House Joint Resolution 2 and 32.
Date: April 5, 1961
Creator: Minter, George L.
System: The Portal to Texas History