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Range Rider, Volume 14, Number [6], February, 1961 (open access)

Range Rider, Volume 14, Number [6], February, 1961

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: February 1961
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Range Rider, Volume 15, Number 3, February, 1961 (open access)

Range Rider, Volume 15, Number 3, February, 1961

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: September 1961
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Range Rider, Volume 15, Number 6, December, 1961 (open access)

Range Rider, Volume 15, Number 6, December, 1961

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: December 1961
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to Truett Latimer Discussing Bills 33 and 44, February 22, 1961]

Postcard to Truett Latimer discussing Bills 33 and 44. The author of the postcard asks that Mr. Latimer support both bills.
Date: February 22, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Members of the Abilene Landmen's Association, April 5, 1961] (open access)

[Telegram from Members of the Abilene Landmen's Association, April 5, 1961]

Telegram from members of the Abilene Landmen's Association to Truett Latimer. They ask that he oppose House Bill 118.
Date: April 5, 1961
Creator: Abilene Landmen's Association
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. E. McAdams to Hoyt Smith, September 5, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from E. E. McAdams to Hoyt Smith, September 5, 1961]

Letter from E. E. McAdams to Hoyt Smith discussing an issue relating to a milk contract for the Abilene State School. He talks about the reasons Abilene firms weren't able to bid for the contract.
Date: September 5, 1961
Creator: McAdams, E. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Dan Struve, September 21, 1961] (open access)

[Letter to Dan Struve, September 21, 1961]

Letter to Dan Struve discussing the Fourth Army's encouragement for the Reserve Officers to attend a two-day regional strategy seminar on communism. The author(s) of the letter explains what they think the Reserve Officers are for and reminds Mr. Struve about the effects of communism.
Date: September 21, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Madree C. Johnson to Truett Latimer, September 12, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Madree C. Johnson to Truett Latimer, September 12, 1961]

Letter from Madree C. Johnson to Truett Latimer; She details her parents living situation to help get their Old Age Assistance reinstated. She summarizes their past, discussing their finances and health. She also talks about other members of her family and what they have done to support their parents.
Date: September 12, 1961
Creator: Johnson, Madree C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer Discussing the General Sales Tax, May 1, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer Discussing the General Sales Tax, May 1, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer Discussing the General Sales Tax; He attaches a clipping of an article from the Abilene Reporter-News which he says clarifies his position on the general sales tax. Mr. Latimer feels there shouldn't be a sales tax until state expenditures have been cut.
Date: May 1, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the South Side Baptist Church to Truett Latimer, February 24, 1961]

Postcard from the South Side Baptist Church to Truett Latimer inviting him to a bowling party on the 20th of March, 1961.
Date: February 24, 1961
Creator: South Side Baptist Church
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Ora Woods, February 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Ora Woods, February 15, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Ora Woods discussing an investigation to a complaint made previously in February.
Date: February 15, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ora Woods to Truett Latimer, February 10, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Ora Woods to Truett Latimer, February 10, 1961]

Letter from Ora Woods to Truett Latimer asking for help in getting medical attention for her son in prison. She attaches his admission summary from the Texas Department of Corrections, Huntsville, Texas.
Date: February 10, 1961
Creator: Woods, Ora
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard Dresser to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Richard Dresser to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1961]

Letter from Richard Dresser to Truett Latimer regarding the amendment he [Mr. Dresser] proposed for Article 5519-a. Mr. Dresser thinks his amendment is good legislation for landowners in Texas.
Date: April 15, 1961
Creator: Dresser, Richard
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. E. Y. Washom to Truett Latimer, 1961]

Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. E. Y. Washom to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose House Joint Resolution 4, a resolution that would legalize horse race gambling.
Date: 1961
Creator: Washom, E. Y. & Washom, Mrs. E. Y.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Neal McCreight to Truett Latimer, March 21, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Neal McCreight to Truett Latimer, March 21, 1961]

Letter from Neal McCreight to Truett Latimer discussing Mr. Latimer's home insurance policy. Mr. McCreight says he is sending a copy of the policy.
Date: March 21, 1961
Creator: McCreight, Neal
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wally Akin to Truett Latimer, January 22, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Wally Akin to Truett Latimer, January 22, 1961]

Letter from Wally Akin to Truett Latimer discussing the tax situation in Texas. He details an issue he had with the State Comptroller's office. He then talks about what he sees as a missed opportunity in not taxing movie theatres.
Date: January 22, 1961
Creator: Akin, Wally
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John and Jean De Ford to Truett Latimer, April 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from John and Jean De Ford to Truett Latimer, April 8, 1961]

Letter from John and Jean De Ford to Truett Latimer clearing up a misunderstanding in their recent call. They take issue with Mr. Latimer participating in an unnamed election where he supported Bill Blakely.
Date: April 8, 1961
Creator: De Ford, John H. & De Ford, Jean
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard M. Cummins to Billy Baker, October 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Richard M. Cummins to Billy Baker, October 16, 1961]

Letter from Richard M. Cummins to Billy Baker discussing the school bus transportation system. Mr. Cummins gives certain sections from Article 2922-15 that talk about the requirements needed for a district or county to provide transportation for a pupil. He asks that Mr. Baker further discuss his issue with his local County Superintendent of Schools and G. E. Stowe, the Assistant Superintendent of Schools for the Abilene Independent School District.
Date: October 16, 1961
Creator: Cummins, Richard M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. W. L. Robinson to Truett Latimer, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. W. L. Robinson to Truett Latimer, 1961]

Letter from Mrs. W. L. Robinson to Truett Latimer discussing the teacher pay raise. The message to Mr. Latimer is written on a letter she received from Ray McKelvain talking about the same topic. Mrs. Robinson is against the legislation. She also shows appreciation for Mr. Latimer's vote to tax the sales of trading stamps.
Date: 1961
Creator: Robinson, Mrs. W. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer, March 28, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer, March 28, 1961]

Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 575, the bill that would regulate the sale and carry of firearms, by Donald Shipley. He attaches a bulletin from the National Rifle Association referencing and discussing the bill. Mr. Shipley talks about his issues with certain parts of the bill.
Date: March 28, 1961
Creator: Wright, Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Hal Sayles to Truett Latimer, April 13, 1961] (open access)

[Telegram from Hal Sayles to Truett Latimer, April 13, 1961]

Telegram from Hal Sayles to Truett Latimer urging him to support the sales tax. There is also a letter from Guy W. Shaw to Truett Latimer dated April 13, 1961. Mr. Shaw urges Mr. Latimer to support House Bill 118, the bill that would require a certificate on a contract of sale before can be accepted for recordation.
Date: April 21, 1961
Creator: Sayles, Hal
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. L. Comgan to Charles Ballman, March 28, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from A. L. Comgan to Charles Ballman, March 28, 1961]

Letter from A. L. Comgan to Charles Ballman discussing the tax situation in Texas. He suggests that they increase the tax on alcoholic beverages and legalize horse racing for the chance to tax it. He also thinks dry towns are hypocritical about their stance on the sale of alcohol.
Date: March 28, 1961
Creator: Comgan, A. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Pete Snelson, May 18, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Pete Snelson, May 18, 1961]

Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Pete Snelson discussing the amendment to House Bill 652, the bill that would move the behind-the-wheel training phase of the Driver Education program outside school hours. Mr. Hawkins thinks this would lead to parents teaching their children how to drive, which he sees as a problem. He is opposed to the amendment and lists his reasons.
Date: May 18, 1961
Creator: Hawkins, Eudora
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wally Akin to Truett Latimer, January 23, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Wally Akin to Truett Latimer, January 23, 1961]

Letter from Wally Akin to Truett Latimer discussing the possibility of taxing movies and tv shows.
Date: January 23, 1961
Creator: Akin, Wally
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History