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[Clipping: Editor Pleads for Immediate Action On 12-Point Gambling Bill -- Signed by C. C. Wade] (open access)

[Clipping: Editor Pleads for Immediate Action On 12-Point Gambling Bill -- Signed by C. C. Wade]

Editorial from the February 21, 1961 issue of The Baptist Standard, detailing what happened during the hearing on House Joint Resolution 4 and asking that people contact their representatives to oppose the bill. There is a pre-printed letter on the editorial for one to sign and fill in their representative; It is signed by C. C. Wade and addressed to Truett Latimer. The last sentence of the third paragraph is subject to an annotation that reads, 'This is good! Don't give up! You have our prayers!'. The other side of the paper contains an article titled 'Safeguards Against Secularization'.
Date: February 1961
Creator: James, E. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Editor Pleads for Immediate Action On 12-Point Gambling Bill -- Signed by L. Etna Carr] (open access)

[Clipping: Editor Pleads for Immediate Action On 12-Point Gambling Bill -- Signed by L. Etna Carr]

Editorial from the February 21, 1961 issue of The Baptist Standard, detailing what happened during the hearing on House Joint Resolution 4 and asking that people contact their representatives to oppose the bill. There is a pre-printed letter on the editorial for one to sign and fill in their representative; it is signed by L. Etna Carr and addressed to Truett Latimer. The other side of the paper contains an article titled 'Safeguards Against Secularization'.
Date: February 1961
Creator: James, E. S.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from F. N. Welch and E. Allison to Truett Latimer, February 1961]

Postcard from F. N. Welch and E. Allison to Truett Latimer asking him to vote for bills 33 and 144, the new barber bills.
Date: February 1961
Creator: Welch, France N.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to H. Don Rogers, February 2, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to H. Don Rogers, February 2, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to H. Don Rogers discussing a bill that would license short-hand reporters. He assures that he will support the bill.
Date: February 2, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. E. L. Harwell, February 2, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. E. L. Harwell, February 2, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. E. L. Harwell discussing the method used in selecting textbooks in Texas public schools. He thinks Mrs. Harwell's proposal of having one person screen all the textbooks would be worse than the current screening process.
Date: February 2, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. Dreier to Truett Latimer, February 2, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from W. A. Dreier to Truett Latimer, February 2, 1961]

Letter from W. A. Dreier to Truett Latimer discussing the tax situation in Texas. Mr. Dreier states that he prefers a sales tax as opposed to a payroll tax.
Date: February 2, 1961
Creator: Dreier, W. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. W. B. Cooke, February 3, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. W. B. Cooke, February 3, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. W. B. Cooke discussing the method used in selecting textbooks in Texas public schools. He thinks Mrs. Cooke's proposal of having one person screen all the textbooks would be worse than the current screening process.
Date: February 3, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The ACC Barber Shop to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from The ACC Barber Shop to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1961]

Letter from The ACC Barber Shop to Truett Latimer asking him to support Bill 33 and 144.
Date: February 4, 1961
Creator: The ACC Barber Shop
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Foey M. Shiflet to Truett Latmier, February 6,1961] (open access)

[Letter from Foey M. Shiflet to Truett Latmier, February 6,1961]

Letter from Foey M. Shiflet to Truett Latimer stating his support of House Bills 84 and 44 and Senate Bill 107. He also says he is opposed to House Bill 36.
Date: February 6, 1961
Creator: Shiflet, Foey M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John H. De Ford to Truett Latimer, February 7, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from John H. De Ford to Truett Latimer, February 7, 1961]

Letter from John H. De Ford to Truett Latimer asking for an explanation of his bill concerning commissions.
Date: February 7, 1961
Creator: De Ford, John H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Seth Sayles to Truett Latimer, February 7, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Seth Sayles to Truett Latimer, February 7, 1961]

Letter from Seth Sayles to Truett Latimer expressing his support of a general sales tax.
Date: February 7, 1961
Creator: Sayles, Seth
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Max Carriker, February 7, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Max Carriker, February 7, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Max Carriker making a request for the public hearing of House Bill 417. He also attaches three copies of the bill.
Date: February 7, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Will Smith, February 7, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Will Smith, February 7, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Will Smith discussing H.S.R. 129. He encloses a revised version of the resolution for Mr. Smith to submit to the Rules Committee.
Date: February 7, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Charles Hughes, February 9, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Charles Hughes, February 9, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Charles Hughes making a request for the public hearing of House Bill 342.
Date: February 9, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. S. Wagley to Truett Latimer, February 10, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from W. S. Wagley to Truett Latimer, February 10, 1961]

Letter from W. S. Wagley to Truett Latimer urging him to support Senate Bill 168.
Date: February 10, 1961
Creator: Wagley, W. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Calvin E. Hubble to Truett Latimer, February 11, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Calvin E. Hubble to Truett Latimer, February 11, 1961]

Letter from Calvin E. Hubble to Truett Latimer opposing the bill that would legalize horse racing.
Date: February 11, 1961
Creator: Hubble, Calvin E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ira B. Duck, Jr. to Truett Latimer, February 12, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Ira B. Duck, Jr. to Truett Latimer, February 12, 1961]

Letter from Ira B. Duck, Jr. to Truett Latimer urging him to support Senate Bill 168.
Date: February 12, 1961
Creator: Duck, Ira B., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. R. Cox to Truett Latimer, February 13, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from A. R. Cox to Truett Latimer, February 13, 1961]

Letter from A. R. Cox to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 7; Both bills concern the R.E.A.
Date: February 13, 1961
Creator: Cox, A. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Earl Hughes to Truett Latimer, February 13, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Earl Hughes to Truett Latimer, February 13, 1961]

Letter from Earl Hughes to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to House Bill 2.
Date: February 13, 1961
Creator: Hughes, Earl
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. Broesche to Truett Latimer, February 13, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from J. H. Broesche to Truett Latimer, February 13, 1961]

Letter from J. H. Broesche to Truett Latimer congratulating him on his stand against the bill to legalize pari-mutuel betting in Texas. He also expresses his opposition to House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 7.
Date: February 13, 1961
Creator: Broeche, J. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Max Lanford to Truett Latimer, February 13, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Max Lanford to Truett Latimer, February 13, 1961]

Letter from Max Lanford to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to House Bill 2, a bill concerning the REA. He also talks about the tax situation in Texas.
Date: February 13, 1961
Creator: Lanford, Max
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Charles Hughes, February 13, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Charles Hughes, February 13, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Charles Hughes; He corrects a mistake in his previous letter to Mr. Hughes.
Date: February 13, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from W. L. Jones, February 13, 1961] (open access)

[Telegram from W. L. Jones, February 13, 1961]

Telegram from W. L. Jones for Truett Latimer expressing his opposition to House Bill 108.
Date: February 13, 1961
Creator: Jones, W. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. W. Hamilton to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from E. W. Hamilton to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1961]

Letter from E. W. Hamilton to Truett Latimer commending him for his stance against gambling and urging him to oppose two bills concerning the REA, Senate Bill 7 and House Bill 2.
Date: February 14, 1961
Creator: Hamilton, E. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History