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[Letter from Howard Tellepsen to Truett Latimer, March 20, 1957]
Letter from Howard Tellepsen to Truett Latimer discussing salary legislation in House Bill 133, which did not give raises to engineers in the State Highway Department as State Highway Engineer Dewitt Greer had recommended. Tellepsen writes that the Highway Department has difficulty keeping engineers and that the state should reconsider increasing their salaries so that they can keep current engineers and encourage younger engineers to join the department.
Date:
March 20, 1957
Creator:
Tellepsen, Howard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Elwin L. Skiles, February 14, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Elwin L. Skiles discussing Skiles's support for House Bill 297 and 298. Latimer writes that he is a co-sponsor of both bills and will do everything he can to pass them. He mentions that he thinks the bills help address the increased death rates on highways after 10 pm and on weekends.
Date:
February 14, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Katie Roy to Truett Latimer, January 11, 1957]
Postcard from Katie Roy to Truett Latimer asking him to support the Abilene State Hospital budget and raises for state employees.
Date:
January 11, 1957
Creator:
Roy, Katie
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to G. R. Tate, Jr., April 9, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to G. R. Tate, Jr. discussing a petition Tate signed supporting House Bill 68. Latimer writes that after examining the bill with City Attorney Bert Smith he has decided to support it.
Date:
April 9, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. P. Watts to Truett Latimer, January 18, 1957]
Letter from W. P. Watts to Truett Latimer discussing several bills of interest to the Texas Public Employees Association: Senate Bill 212, providing reciprocity between the State Employees Retirement System and the Teachers Retirement System, House Bill 666, providing social security to state employees, Senate Bill 303, allowing state employees with thirty years of service to select a nominee in the Retirement System, and House Bill 140, an Appropriation Bill that gave employees a raise and travel allowances. Watts thanks Latimer for supporting the bills and for his interest in state employees, who need an increase to offset the cost of living.
Date:
January 18, 1957
Creator:
Watts, W. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Marvin Veal, April 1, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Marvin Veal discussing an enclosed letter Latimer wrote to the Chairman of the Insurance Commission. Latimer writes that he will send Veal any information he receives.
Date:
April 1, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. S. Waldrop to Truett Latimer, March 27, 1957]
Letter from A. S. Waldrop to Truett Latimer discussing the "Fake Wholesaling" bill that was introduced by the Better Business Bureau and that is identical to House Bill 348 from the 1955 session. Waldrop, who is a member of the Board of Directors of the Retail Furniture Association of Texas and the Local Retail Furniture Association, writes that he supports the bill and asks for more information about it.
Date:
March 27, 1957
Creator:
Waldrop, A. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Grover Nelson, April 25, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Grover Nelson discussing Latimer's support for House Bill 25 known as the Sales Limitations Act. Latimer, who is a former small businessman, writes that he voted for the bill in the previous session and that he is sorry that the Supreme Court declared it unconstitutional.
Date:
April 25, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Watson, March 7, 1957]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to constituents Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Watson discussing a proposed amendment to the state constitution that Latimer supports and the Watsons oppose.
Date:
March 7, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. E. Vourcos to Truett Latimer, March 22, 1957]
Letter from engineer M. E. Vourvos to Texas State Representatve Truett Latimer asking him to support any legislation that would increase salaries for engineers employed by the state of Texas.
Date:
March 22, 1957
Creator:
Vourcos, M. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilhite, February 14, 1957]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilhite discussing his opposition to a school consolidation bill.
Date:
February 14, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Horace D. Wilkerson to Truett Latimer, April 11, 1955]
Telegram sent to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer from Horace D. Wilkerson urging him to support HB 714.
Date:
April 11, 1955
Creator:
Wilkerson, Horace D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Virgil Patterson, March 20, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Virgil Patterson discussing Latimer's support for House Bill 547 known as the Electric Cooperative Amendment Act.
Date:
March 20, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Eber Blaine Woodruff to Truett Latimer]
Postcard from Mrs. Eber Blaine Woodruff congratulating Truett Latimer.
Date:
1957~
Creator:
Woodruff, Eber Blaine
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rema Price to Truett Latimer, January 16, 1957]
Letter from Rema Price to Truett Latimer discussing Latimer's request for a raise for members of the legislature, including himself. Price writes that the raise he is proposing is quite substantial and that his current salary is already double what most of his constituents earn. She also mentions that he voted against bills that would have benefited state employees and that many people regret voting for him. She asks him to respond and answer how he will vote on salary increases for state employees, a 40-hour work week for hospital and Special Schools employees, and increases in travel expenses per diem and per miles, as well as information about the Abilene State Hospital budget.
Date:
January 16, 1957
Creator:
Price, Rema
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rema Price to Truett Latimer, December 18, 1956]
Letter from Rema Price to Truett Latime asking for information about legislation concerning workman's compensation for state employees. Price writes that employees are happy with their current benefits, especially their liberal sick leave, and are concerned about any changes to their coverage. She also says that the bill should not be passed if it would require strict physical examinations that would limit the employment of handicapped and older people or if it would increase insurance premiums and reduce benefits, which CHapter 39 of the Texas Public Employees Association opposes.
Date:
December 18, 1956
Creator:
Price, Rema
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. W. G. Posey, March 13, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. W. G. Posey discussing a petition Posey signed opposing the sale of beer in grocery stores. Latimer writes that the bill will soon be heard by the Liquor Regulation Committee and that he will do everything he can to pass it.
Date:
March 13, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Earline Walton to Truett Latimer, March 27, 1857]
Letter from Earline Walton to Truett Latimer discussing a delay in considering House Bill 8, which would raise teachers' salaries. Walton writes that she is concerned the legislature will adjourn before the bill is considered and asks Latimer to help pass it.
Date:
March 27, 1957
Creator:
Walton, Earline
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Oliver Pitts, April 4, 1957]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Oliver Pitts asking Latimer to oppose House Bill 777 and Senate Bill 353.
Date:
April 4, 1957
Creator:
Pitts, Oliver
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. White, 1957~]
Letter from W. R. Wright, chairman of Crusaders Against Delinquency, urging its recipients to contact their local statesman about outlawing the sale of beer and wine in Texas after 10 PM and on Sundays.
Date:
1957~
Creator:
White, W. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. G. Webb, February 28, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to W. G. Webb discussing a proposed Pool Bill. Latimer writes that he agrees with Webb that Senator Blakely should serve the un-expired term of Governor Daniel.
Date:
February 28, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Clive Pierce, March 28, 1957]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Clive Pierce discussing House Bill 421/Senate Bill 230, which would authorize the issuance of school district refunding bonds at the maximum interest rates allowed by the constitution. Latimer writes that the bill would not help Pierce because the bonds for Taylor County were already authorized at the maximum interest rate of 5% during an election in 1949. He also mentions that the interest rate cannot be raised after this election and the bonds cannot be replaced until 1971, when they will become optional.
Date:
March 28, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Spence, May 17, 1957]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to constituents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Spence inviting their input on legislative issues.
Date:
May 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. O. Smith, May 14, 1957]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to J. O. Smith affirming his support for SB 123.
Date:
May 14, 1957
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History