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John Herrera wants tighter insurance laws (open access)

John Herrera wants tighter insurance laws

Newspaper clipping about John J. Herrera published in the Houston Chronicle on July 9, 1954. The article, entitled "John Herrera Wants Tighter Insurance Laws", discusses Herrera's history and experience as well as his commitment to tighter insurance laws if elected to legislature. The clipping also includes a photograph of Herrera.
Date: July 9, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Well done, Mr. Shepperd (open access)

Well done, Mr. Shepperd

Clipping of an article in The Waco News-Tribune about Texas attorney general John Ben Shepperd and his accomplishments, while in office, for the state of Texas. The article addresses Shepperd's foil of a "Communist inspired plot". It also elaborates on Shepperd's staff and his accomplishments on "a staggering amount of legal labor expended on behalf of the people of Texas." There is an emphasis at the end of the return of unused budget money to the state treasury, a show of his "efficiency" while in office.
Date: January 22, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Auction Announcement for Sutherlin Jewelers] (open access)

[Auction Announcement for Sutherlin Jewelers]

News clipping announcing an auction at Sutherlin Jewelers. It includes a small article on Edgar B. Sutherlin's retirement, and lays out all items that are for sale.
Date: February 25, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Brady Standard, Volume 46, Number 28, June, 1954 (open access)

The Brady Standard, Volume 46, Number 28, June, 1954

Bi-weekly news publication for McCulloch County, Texas. This volume's front page article highlights the newly built Methodist Church in Brady, Texas. The back of the page shows advertisements for area businesses.
Date: June 25, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Medical Fraternity Presents Sister Pin to Dr. May Owen] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Medical Fraternity Presents Sister Pin to Dr. May Owen]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Dr. May Owen receiving a sister pin in Alpha Kappa Kappa, for a traditionally male medical fraternity at Baylor University. The article mentions that Dr. Owen's protegee, Dr. Charles Rush, presented the pin.
Date: December 2, 1954
Creator: Radio Post
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: I Reached Stars the Hard Way] (open access)

[Clipping: I Reached Stars the Hard Way]

Photocopy of an article discussing Jacqueline Cochran's childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood.
Date: 1954
Creator: Cochran, Jacqueline
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Louisiana Loses Intrastate Rate Appeal to High Court, November 27, 1954] (open access)

[Clipping: Louisiana Loses Intrastate Rate Appeal to High Court, November 27, 1954]

Newspaper clipping about Louisiana losing an intrastate rate appeal to the high court.
Date: November 27, 1954
Creator: Traffic World
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Advertisement for the Southwest Foundation for Research and Education] (open access)

[Advertisement for the Southwest Foundation for Research and Education]

Advertisement for the Southwest Foundation for Research and Education. It covers the organization's purpose, its desire for more funding, and a proposal for suggested contributions.
Date: 1954
Creator: Southwest Foundation for Research and Education
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: $425,000 Bond Vote Slated At Sugar Land] (open access)

[Clipping: $425,000 Bond Vote Slated At Sugar Land]

Clipping about a $425,000 bond vote which is slated at Sugar Land, Texas.
Date: 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Trade Policy] (open access)

[Clipping: Trade Policy]

Clipping by Roscoe Drummond discussing trade policy with the Congress.
Date: 1954
Creator: Drummond, Roscoe
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Hospital District is Proposed; Would Ease Financial Problem] (open access)

[Clipping: Hospital District is Proposed; Would Ease Financial Problem]

Clipping describing proposed amendments in Houston and Harris Counties, including the creation of a county-wide hospital district.
Date: 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Electric Cookers and Deep Fat Fryers] (open access)

[Clipping: Electric Cookers and Deep Fat Fryers]

Clipping describing Sunbeam Company products, including electric cookers, deep fat fryers, and an iron.
Date: 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Report of Condition, December 31, 1954] (open access)

[Clipping: Report of Condition, December 31, 1954]

Clipping from Imperial Bank & Trust Company describing a report of condition for assets and liabilities.
Date: December 31, 1954
Creator: Imperial Bank & Trust Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Solid Faith in Houston Growth Held from the Mayor on Down] (open access)

[Clipping: Solid Faith in Houston Growth Held from the Mayor on Down]

Clipping by Ralph O'Leary describing the rapid growth of Houston's population and its mayor's plans for future city programs. Estimates of Houston's growth for each decade from 1960 to 2000 are included.
Date: 1954
Creator: O'Leary, Ralph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Down Texas Way] (open access)

[Clipping: Down Texas Way]

Newspaper clipping about the school board of Houston's decision to not renew Dr. George W. Ebey's contract, the deputy superintendent of schools, Houston, Texas.
Date: March 22, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Bridge To Be Named For Senator, Engineer Quits Job 'by Request'] (open access)

[Clipping: Bridge To Be Named For Senator, Engineer Quits Job 'by Request']

Clipping from The Post's Texas News Service describing a bridge over the Brazos River that will be named after Senator Neveille H. Colson. The second article discusses George Fachinger's resignation from Acting City Engineer.
Date: June 25, 1954
Creator: The Post's Texas News Service
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Emergency Drive Eyed] (open access)

[Clipping: Emergency Drive Eyed]

Clipping describing an emergency fund drive for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Also discussed are funds needed for polio vaccine trials.
Date: June 25, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Flora" Products} (open access)

[Clipping: "Flora" Products}

Clipping from Floralife Inc. advertising "Flora" products, in which supposedly boost crop production and performance.
Date: 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Andre Terrail, 71, Restaurateur, Dies] (open access)

[Clipping: Andre Terrail, 71, Restaurateur, Dies]

Clipping describing the death of restaurateur and hotel owner in Paris.
Date: 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: City Okays $140,000 For Sewer Line] (open access)

[Clipping: City Okays $140,000 For Sewer Line]

Clipping of an article from the Dallas Times Herald, Dallas about how the city approves for a sewer line for $140,000. Dallas councilmen have decided to invest in the sewer line in order to serve the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Corporation Hamilton Park Addition Project. The $140,000 will be refunded back to the corporation due to a contract, while the original contract stated that the corporation would be the one to finance the sewer line construction.
Date: May 11, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Interracial Group Elects Crossman] (open access)

[Clipping: Interracial Group Elects Crossman]

Clipping of an article on the Dallas Times Herald regarding the election of officials during a meeting for the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. Jerome Crossman was reelected as president due to his high contribution to the Hamilton Park housing project. Vice-presidents, M.J. Norell, John E. Mitchell, and R.L Thornton along with secretary and assistant secretary, Vincent L. Rohloff and Ben H. Wooten, respectively, were elected during the meeting as well.
Date: October 24, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Rites Dedicate Housing Area] (open access)

[Clipping: Rites Dedicate Housing Area]

Clipping of an article from the Dallas Morning News regarding the houses that were built in Hamilton Park. Mayor R.L. Thornton Jr., along with prominent Black leaders and citizens joined together to celebrate the new houses that aim to end the housing shortage. The mayor is optimistic that Hamilton Park's new homes will create a city that will serve everyone and create a balanced environment in Dallas.
Date: May 3, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: New 173-Acre Housing Area Dedicated Sunday] (open access)

[Clipping: New 173-Acre Housing Area Dedicated Sunday]

Clipping of an article from the Dallas Star Post regarding the new 173-acre housing area in Hamilton Park. The mayor of Dallas, prominent Black leaders, and members of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association were at Hamilton Park to conduct the formal opening ceremony for the new houses that were built of the housing shortage. The plan is progressing successfully, as fifty of the six hundred homes have been built with seventy percent already being sold.
Date: May 8, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Dream Comes True For Happy Couple] (open access)

[Clipping: Dream Comes True For Happy Couple]

Clipping of an article from the Dallas Morning News about a couple residing in one of the newly built homes in Hamilton Park. The couple is excited to be moving into their new home as they hoped to have a home of their own. A formal opening ceremony of the development of Hamilton Park is planned to be held to thank the contributions of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association that built an improved community in black neighborhoods that were dealing with housing shortages.
Date: May 2, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library