Weekly student newspaper from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Letter from Johnnie B. Rogers to Truett Latimer discussing a pamphlet he enclosed to Latimer about the "Texas annexation problem".

Letter from Truett Latimer to Fred C. Old, Jr. thanking him for sending a copy of his letter to Governor Daniel. The letter was in response to Governor Daniels's appearance on a television program discussing the tax situation in Texas. He and Mr. Old both agree on broad-based sales taxes being the best method to fix the state's financial issues.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Bob Dickenson thanking him for sending a copy of his letter to Governor Daniel. The letter was in response to Governor Daniels's appearance on a television program discussing the tax situation in Texas. He and Mr. Dickenson both agree on the broad-based sales tax being the best method to fix the state's financial issues.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Sonntag discussing an amendment to the teacher pay raise bill. He also assures that he will not support a sales tax that does not exempt food and drugs.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Lucian Gilbreth discussing the rise in automobile insurance rates.

Letter from Truett Latimer to George A. Dawson thanking him for sending a copy of his letter to Governor Daniel. The letter was in response to Governor Daniels's appearance on a television program discussing the tax situation in Texas. He and Mr. Dawson both agree on the broad-based sales tax being the best method to fix the state's financial issues.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from William L. McGill, Executive Secretary, Executive Department, Austin 11, Texas, dated July 19, 1951. McGill expresses his enjoyment of their visit while Carswell was in Austin, advises that he and Shivers will be "on the lookout" for the clemency cases mentioned and expresses their appreciation for the splendid service rendered by Carswell.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin 11, Texas, dated July 19, 1951. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the "kind expression of interest" by Carswell in Shiver's future public service, to have this evidence of support of the substantial citizenship of this State. He congratulates Carswell on the splendid service he is rendering the State and the men under his supervision as Chairman of the Volunteer Parole Board in Abilene.

A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 19, 1955. Carswell discourses on the need to send a Shiver delegation to the National Convention to defeat, again, the element in the Texas Democratic party that fought Shivers in '52 and '54.

A letter addressed to Underwriters General Agency, Dallas 21, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 19, 1962. RE: Your Les Clark Statement July 2, 1962. Carswell writes that he trusts they will see their error, and act accordingly. CC to Mr. Les Clark, Great American Reserve Insurance Co.

A letter written to "Uncle Cy" [Dr. Cyrus N. Ray], Abilene, Texas from Helen Muller, Goodwell, Oklahoma, dated July 19, 1965. Muller suggests to Ray that he should be living in a place where people can care for his needs and where he will have company.