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[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. M. G. Bryan, April 28, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. M. G. Bryan stating approval of House Joint Resolution 65.
Date:
April 28, 1961
Creator:
Bryan, Mrs. M. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter A. Woodrum to Truett Latimer, April 28, 1961]
Letter from Walter A. Woodrum to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing his reasons for not supporting a proposal to place Banking Department funds under the control of the Legislature, citing negative past experience with a similar setup. Woodrum also expresses his issues with current taxation and asks for Latimer's opinion a proposed general sales tax.
Date:
April 28, 1961
Creator:
Woodrum, Walter A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: I Cover The Lake Front]
Newspaper clipping about the Latimer Bill and how it would affect the Eisenhower State Park Marina.
Date:
April 27, 1961
Creator:
Clift, John & Crenshaw, Jerry
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Missile Bases' Pay Held 'Shocking']
Newspaper clipping discussing the wages of electricians at U.S. missile bases and electrician unions.
Date:
April 27, 1961
Creator:
Steele, Jack
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bruce M. Steere to Truett Latimer, April 27, 1961]
Letter from Bruce M. Steere to Truett Latimer as words of gratitude for the vote towards Texas House Bill #156.
Date:
April 27, 1961
Creator:
Steere, Bruce M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gene McCombs to Truett Latimer, April 27, 1961]
Letter from Gene McCombs to Truett Latimer listing the names and addresses of the men that the former would be working with.
Date:
April 27, 1961
Creator:
McCombs, Gene
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Husdon Smart to Truett Latimer, April 27, 1961]
Letter from Husdon Smart to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 118, a bill which would require an endorsement by a lawyer licensed by the State of Texas before certain instruments would be eligible to be filled for record, etc.
Date:
April 27, 1961
Creator:
Smart, Hudson
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe E. Lassiter to Truett Latimer, April 27, 1961]
Letter from Joe E. Lassiter to Truett Latimer discussing a future visit to the Texas Legislature on May 8th through the 10th.
Date:
April 27, 1961
Creator:
Lassiter, Joe E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe E. Lassiter to Truett Latimer, April 27, 1961]
Letter from Joe E. Lassiter discussing visiting the Texas Legislature on May 8th through the 10th.
Date:
April 27, 1961
Creator:
Lassiter, Joe E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Clift to Truett Latimer, April 27, 1961]
Letter from John Clift to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing a ban on the public consumption of liquor in Texas state parks, arguing that the ban has severely affected state tourism and ought to be reconsidered.
Date:
April 27, 1961
Creator:
Clift, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. G. H. Cannon to Truett Latimer, April 27, 1961]
Letter from Mrs. G. H. Cannon to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding the passage of Texas Senate Bill #298.
Date:
April 27, 1961
Creator:
Cannon, Mrs. G. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pete Couch to Truett Latimer, April 27, 1961]
Letter from Pete Couch to Truett Latimer expressing his disapproval of House Bill 118. He says it favors attorneys and forces an unfair burden on small independent oilmen.
Date:
April 27, 1961
Creator:
Couch, Pete
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to A. C. Scott, April 27, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to A. C. Scott discussing approval of the general sales tax.
Date:
April 27, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Allen M. Boedeker, April 27, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Allen M. Boedeker letting him know that he won't be able to attend the San Angelo College convention he invited him to.
Date:
April 27, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bob Bailey, April 27, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Bob Bailey discussing Lien Bill and making sure it is enacted within the floor of the House.
Date:
April 27, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to C. T. Clanton, April 27, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to C. T. Clanton discussing the Eckhardt Amendment to House Bill #61.
Date:
April 27, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. M. Collier, April 27, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to E. M. Collier discussing a recommendation for Mrs. Lena Clement to the State Labor Board.
Date:
April 27, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Foey M. Shiflet, April 27, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Foey M. Shiflet discussing opposition to sales tax on construction materials.
Date:
April 27, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Gene Whitehead, April 27, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Gene Whitehead discussing his vote on the general sales tax and his constituent's reaction to it. Mr. Latimer explains why he voted against the tax and acknowledges that the people of his county are unhappy with his decision. He uses a situation that happened to Edmund Burke to justify going against the wishes of his constituents and asks Mr. Whitehead to help ease the people that are displeased with him.
Date:
April 27, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Glenn Biggs, April 27, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Glenn Biggs discussing Edmund Burke, a British politician who refused to compromise his principles and instead did not run for re-election. Latimer cites Burke at length and writes that Burke's words reflect his own feelings about public servants who are subjected to undue pressure.
Date:
April 27, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Guy Warren, April 27, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Guy Warren discussing opposition to the Del Mar College Bill.
Date:
1961-04-27~
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Howard Lydick, April 27, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Howard Lydick discussing concerns regarding the appointment of a liquor regulation committee.
Date:
April 27, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Howard Lydick, April 27, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Howard Lydick discussing concerns regarding Texas Legislature and liquor regulation.
Date:
April 27, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History