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[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: Latimer Bill Hearing Delayed]
Newspaper clipping about the delay in the hearing of a bill by Truett Latimer that would prohibit people from taking intoxicants into all state parks.
Date:
1961?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. B. Lankford to Truett Latimer, March 22, 1961]
Letter from A. B. Lankford to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose House Bills 363 and 413.
Date:
March 22, 1961
Creator:
Lankford, A. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. Bailey Lewis to Truett Latimer, February 23, 1961]
Letter from A. Bailey Lewis to Truett Latimer recommending a general sales tax to help with State revenue. He also thinks necessities like food should not be taxed.
Date:
February 23, 1961
Creator:
Lewis, A. Bailey
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. C. Scott to Truett Latimer, February 24, 1961]
Letter from A. C. Scott to Truett Latimer discussing the tax issues in Texas. He suggests a sales tax that would return a portion of the tax to the counties based on population. He also supports increasing the license on cars and trucks to fund road maintenance in place of ad valorem taxes on automobiles.
Date:
February 24, 1961
Creator:
Scott, A. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. C. Scott to Truett Latimer, March 22, 1961]
Letter from A. C. Scott to Truett Latimer discussing House Bills 794, 363, and 413.
Date:
March 22, 1961
Creator:
Scott, A. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. C. Scott to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]
Letter from A. C. Scott to Truett Latimer discussing the teacher pay raise issue and the tax situation in Texas.
Date:
May 8, 1961
Creator:
Scott, A. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. E. Wells to Truett Latimer, July 24, 1961]
Letter from A. E. Wells to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 54 and 8. He also encloses a list of teachers.
Date:
July 24, 1961
Creator:
Wells, A. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Alice E. Miller to Foremost Dairies, 1961]
Letter from Alice E. Miller to Foremost Dairies apologizing for an incident that happened with a contract they had with the Abilene State School.
Date:
1961
Creator:
Miller, Alice E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alice E. Miller to The Borden Company, 1961]
Letter from Alice E. Miller to The Borden Company apologizing for an incident that happened with a contract they had with the Abilene State School.
Date:
1961
Creator:
Miller, Alice E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, dated January 7, 1960. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell expressing the confidence in his ability to serve the conservative cause advising that he could not consider a personal campaign of any kind at this time citing many family and business commitments.
Date:
January 7, 1960
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - October 13, 1960]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, dated October 13, 1960. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the encouraging message from Carswell and advises that his suggestion will be given just as prompt attention as possible.
Date:
October 13, 1960
Creator:
Shivers, Allan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen D. Glenn to Truett Latimer, March 2, 1961]
Letter from Allen D. Glenn to Truett Latimer stating that he is opposed to a sales tax in Texas.
Date:
March 2, 1961
Creator:
Glenn, Allen D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen Glenn to Truett Latimer, February 22, 1961]
Letter from Allen Glenn to Truett Latimer thanking him for sending a copy of the proposed juvenile code. He suggests that either the bill be modified or an additional bill be made which would make the Judge of the Juvenile Court a member of the Juvenile Board in their county.
Date:
February 22, 1961
Creator:
Glenn, Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from Andy James to Mrs. Billie McCook, March 28, 1961]
Letter from Andy James to Mrs. Billie McCook letting her know the reason she has not been issued a license.
Date:
March 28, 1961
Creator:
James, Andy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anna Kay Haile to Truett Latimer, April 29, 1961]
Letter from Anna Kay Haile to Truett Latimer asking Mr. Latimer to support House Joint Resolution 65.
Date:
April 29, 1961
Creator:
Haile, Anna Kay
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arno A. Anders to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961]
Letter from Arno A. Anders to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 339.
Date:
February 27, 1961
Creator:
Anders, Arno A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. C. Miller to Truett Latimer, February 25, 1961]
Letter from B. C. Miller to Truett Latimer urging him to vote against Senate Bill 7 and House Bill 2.
Date:
February 28, 1961
Creator:
Miller, B. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961]
Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer in support of House Bill 2.
Date:
February 27, 1961
Creator:
Gist, B. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer, March 27, 1961]
Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 2. He asks for Mr. Latimer's thoughts on the bill and wishes they could find a solution to it like in the case of the Feed bill and the Fertilizer bill.
Date:
March 27, 1961
Creator:
Gist, B. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer, May 7, 1961]
Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer recommending Mrs. Lena Clements for a position in the District Labor Office in Abilene.
Date:
May 7, 1961
Creator:
Gist, B. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. P. Huchton to D. Ratliff and T. Latimer, February 28, 1961]
Letter from B. P. Huchton to D. Ratliff and T. Latimer expressing opposition to House Bill 339, a bill that would increase the gas production tax by three percent.
Date:
February 28, 1961
Creator:
Huchton, Bernard P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History