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Texas election returns
Newspaper clipping from an unidentified newspaper reporting the Texas election returns issued by the Texas Election Bureau.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Associated Press
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Columnist attack hurt, Barry says
Newspaper clipping from Houston Post about Barry Goldwater's remarks the effect of columnists and media during his campaign for President. Goldwater comments that these attach hurt his chances for the White House.
Date:
November 5, 1964
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
One Republican is left in legislature
Newspaper clipping from the Houston Post stating that the Democratic Party has made a clean sweep in the Texas Legislative districts, except for one Republication position in the House. There are no Republicans in the Texas State Senate.
Date:
November 5, 1964
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wright says Pickle is aiding Blakley in race
Newspaper clipping about Jim Wright, U.S. Congressman, saying that the Texas Employment Commission member Jake Pickle is helping William A. Blakley in the senatorial campaign.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The next four years
An editorial from the New York Times endorsing George McGovern for the President of the United States.
Date:
September 28, 1972
Creator:
New York Times
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pro-Connally cards faked, Gonzalez says
Newspaper article about Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez stating that the postcards being mailed with his endorsement of John B. Connally were fraudulent and unauthorized.
Date:
196X
Creator:
Chronicle Washington Bureau
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Connally jumps on 'outsiders' meddling'
Article about a rally in Amarillo at which John B. Connally decried "'out-of-state' meddling in Texas politics" as a counter to his opponent's charges that he represented Eastern interests.
Date:
May 23, 1962
Creator:
Boyd, Lou
System:
The Portal to Texas History
People So Jubilant They Didn't Listen
Newspaper article chastising both white and black racists for their jubilation at President Lyndon B. Johnson's announcement that he would not be running for re-election. The author also criticizes (and defends Johnson against) "the young," the "super-hawks," and the "doves" and decries the levels of hate directed at Johnson.
Date:
April 2, 1968
Creator:
Royko, Mike
System:
The Portal to Texas History
300 attend appreciation dinner for Judge Duncan
Brief newspaper article describing a dinner held in honor of Judge Jimmie Duncan, including some notable attendees, including E. A. "Squatty" Lyons and District Attorney Carol Vance.
Date:
August 7, 1975
Creator:
Houston Chronicle
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas accomplice law could resurface when Derese testifies in trial
Newspaper clipping containing an article from a 1977 issue of the Houston Post discussing a trial in which Paula Cantrell Derese will testify against Vernon E. McManus regarding a capital murder case. It also gives background about previous instances of the relevant Texas law regarding court appearances by persons implicated in crimes. The reverse side of the clipping includes an article about a highway to be built in Louisiana using clam shells and an advertisement for The Houston Post.
Date:
January 30, 1977
Creator:
Flynn, George
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper clipping for John J. Herrera's appointment to LULAC National Legal Advisor - 1977]
Short newspaper article announcing John J. Herrera's appointment to the position of National Legal Advisor for LULAC by newly-elected LULAC president Ed Morga. A photograph of Herrera accompanies the piece.
Date:
1977
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Meetings scheduled by Latin American league of citizens
Newspaper clipping with handwritten date noted as October 1947 titled "Meetings Scheduled By Latin American League of Citizens". This article contains information about an upcoming LULAC regional convention to be held in Houston for LULAC delegates from 45 Texas cities.
Date:
October 1947
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
LULACs to assist in Dime March drive
Newspaper clipping from unknown newspaper regarding LULAC's call to Latin-American citizens to aid in the March of Dimes fund campaign. Handwritten date on clipping of 1949.
Date:
1949
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Latin-American citizens league to meet here
Newspaper clipping from unknown newspaper with handwritten notation of 1949. This is an announcement of the upcoming LULAC Regional Convention to be held in Houston, Texas on January 29 and 30, 1949.
Date:
1949
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Biographical information on Dr. Martin Hames Bickham]
Magazine article clipped from unknown magazine with biographical information about Dr. Martin Hayes Bickham. Scholar who studied social problems of American communities.
Date:
April 15, 1950
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Houston attorney writes of Latin American loyalty to United States
Newspaper clipping from unknown newspaper of a letter written by John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, to a Mrs. Jackson, titled "Houston Attorney Writes of Latin American Loyalty to United States", hand-dated July, 1950.
Date:
July 1950
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wharton County Lulac to award scholarships
Newspaper clipping from unknown publication, with handwritten notation of 1950. This article concerns the Wharton County LULAC council scholarships for Wharton County Junior College. It covers the application details for four scholarships to be awarded for the semester beginning in February of 1950.
Date:
1950
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Biographical Article on John J. Herrera]
Biographical article on John J. Herrera from the Pan-American magazine, Volume 1, Number 4, January, 1945.
Date:
January 1945
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
My point of view
Biographical newspaper article about John J. Herrera's work fighting discrimination against Mexican-Americans titled "My Point of View," written by Lauro Cruz. This article highlights Herrera's work as a leader in the Mexican-American community fighting for equal rights and educating members of the community about their rights.
Date:
April 18, 1975
Creator:
Cruz, Lauro
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Espejo: John J. Herrera remembers when
Biographical article about John J. Herrera in the Houston Post titled, "John J. Herrera remembers when," under the "Espejo" section, written by Richard Vara, a Post Reporter. This article begins with a few specific injustices Herrera worked to rectify. "Herrera remembers clearly when employment offices displayed signs declaring, 'Mexicans need not apply.' Or when there were three sets of restrooms for whites, blacks, and browns."
Date:
August 22, 1976
Creator:
Vara, Richard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Outdoors: What Happened to De Zavala Park Plan?
Newspaper clipping that addresses the status of the De Zavala Park plan and the history of the site designated for the park.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Ozmore, Keith
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Texas diplomatic core
Newspaper article providing details regarding the 1836 Texas Independence Convention and the delegates that were in attendance.
Date:
March 2, 1972
Creator:
Ashby, Lynn
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Editor viewpoints: purpose of penal code: to reform
Editorial written by John J. Herrera suggesting that some of the systemic problems with the Harris County penal code be addressed. Using the issue of Harris County jail overcrowding to illustrate his point, Herrera recommends that the penal code be revised to better screen convicted criminals and expedite criminal cases to move offenders through the system more efficiently.
Date:
January 1, 1976
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past
Letter to the editor in response to a story about a discriminatory sign posted at a business in Needville, Texas. John J. Herrera recounts his experiences with discrimination and the exclusion of Mexican Americans in Houston and around the state.
Date:
May 31, 1974
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History