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[Letter from W. N. Tindell to LeRoy Menzing, August 15, 1960]
Letter from W. N. Tindell to LeRoy Menzing discussing the issue of drilling on small tracts in Texas. He says the drilling of such tracts is handled by the Railroad Commission under Rule 31; He thinks the rule is being abused by professionals nicknamed the 'Rule 37 Operators' and hopes the Railroad Commission addresses it.
Date:
August 15, 1960
Creator:
Tindell, W. N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clay Cotten to W. H. Carson, May 12, 1961]
Letter from Clay Cotten to W. H. Carson discussing the topic of stock cancellation; Mr. Carson owns stock in an insurance company that just recently merged with another. Mr. Cotten explains the merging process of two insurance companies.
Date:
May 12, 1961
Creator:
Cotten, Clay
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Truett Latimer Discussing Job Opportunities, October 20, 1960]
Letter to Truett Latimer Discussing Job Opportunities. The author of the letter says he talked to Mr. McLaughlin and informs Mr. Latimer that Mr. McLaughlin said the student jobs they had were filled. He also talks about getting an opening in the Health Department.
Date:
October 20, 1960
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. George, July 14, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. George discussing various topics in the Legislature including the Lobby Control Act, the taxation on natural resources, the taxation on alcoholic beverages and cigarettes, and House Bill 334.
Date:
July 14, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guy E. Gabbart to Truett Latimer, January 25, 1961]
Letter from Guy E. Gabbart to Truett Latimer criticizing the Governor's spending program.
Date:
1961-01-25~
Creator:
Gabbart, Guy E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas W. Gossett to Truett Latimer, January 14, 1961]
Letter from Douglas W. Gossett to Truett Latimer discussing the Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Law in Texas. Mr. Gossett disagrees with the law and thinks the decision concerning the sale of alcoholic beverages be made on a county-wide or city-wide basis. He encloses a clipping [not included here] from the Texas Methodist concerning the results of a legalized precinct in Garza County.
Date:
January 14, 1961
Creator:
Gossett, Douglas W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Truett Latimer Opposing HJR 4 and 53, March 15, 1961]
Letter to Truett Latimer opposing House Joint Resolutions 4 and 53.
Date:
March 15, 1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pennsylvania Tire Company to Truett Latimer, February 7, 1962]
Letter from Pennsylvania Tire Company to Truett Latimer discussing a provision in the Bid Invitation for Texas. They ask Mr. Latimer about the effects of the provision.
Date:
1962-02-07~
Creator:
Pennsylvania Tire Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Diane Mitchell to Judy and Truett Latimer, January 2, 1961]
Letter from Diane Mitchell to Judy and Truett Latimer discussing the C.S.R. Bill, a bill that sets out to raise the standard of court reporters in Texas; she encloses [not included here] a copy of it. She also talks briefly about the tax on small businesses.
Date:
January 2, 1961
Creator:
Mitchell, Diane
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Moore to Alvin Woody, March 10, 1961]
Letter from Omar Moore to Alvin Woody criticizing a Hardin-Simmons University fund-raiser.
Date:
March 10, 1961
Creator:
Moore, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter Discussing the Amendment of Article 5519a, March 24, 1961]
Letter discussing the amendment of Article 5519a. The author of the letter asks about the legal ramifications of the amendment.
Date:
March 24, 1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Wooten, April 26, 1961] -- Copy #2
Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Wooten discussing the sales tax and House Bill 156. Mr. Latimer says he is unsure what effect House Bill 156 would have on the transportation industry.
Date:
April 26, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Wooten, April 26, 1961] -- Copy #1
Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Wooten discussing the sales tax and House Bill 156. Mr. Latimer says he is unsure what effect House Bill 156 would have on the transportation industry.
Date:
April 26, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cleve Cullers to Truett Latimer, January 19, 1961]
Letter from Cleve Cullers to Truett Latimer discussing the Uniform Vehicle Code. He leaves a postscript that reads, "I don't like that pay-roll tax".
Date:
January 19, 1961
Creator:
Cullers, Cleve
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Clemmer to Truett Latimer, February 23, 1961]
Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Clemmer to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose HJR 4, a resolution that would legalize horse race gambling.
Date:
February 23, 1961
Creator:
Clemmer, W. D. & Clemmer, Mrs. W. D.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Linam to Truett Latimer, February 6, 1962]
Letter from R. H. Linam to Truett Latimer thanking him for considering House Bill 62.
Date:
February 6, 1962
Creator:
Linam, R. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Rosa Curtis to Truett Latimer, June 19, 1960]
Letter from Mrs. Rosa Curtis to Truett Latimer asking for help in getting a job for John, a junior at the University of Texas.
Date:
June 19, 1960
Creator:
Curtis, Mrs. Rosa
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stone and Davis to Mrs. Thelma Harrington, August 12, 1960]
Letter from Stone and Davis to Mrs. Thelma Harrington discussing the Gloria D. Hanson Vs. James Alvis Hanson case. They inform Mrs. Harrington that the case hearing is on the 2nd of September, 1960, and tells the related parties how to prepare for it.
Date:
August 12, 1960
Creator:
Stone and Davis
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Rupert N. Richardson, January 17, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Rupert N. Richardson as words of congratulations on being elected president of the Historical Survey Committee as well as being willingly to help with appropriations.
Date:
January 17, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer, January 15, 1961]
Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer asking for help from the Legislature for his committee, the Historical Survey Committee, in aiding the Civil War Centennial Committee.
Date:
January 15, 1961
Creator:
Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ernest O. Thompson to Clyde W. Reid, September 13, 1960]
Letter from Ernest O. Thompson to Clyde W. Reid informing him that his application for a drilling permit had been denied. He attaches the application.
Date:
September 13, 1960
Creator:
Thompson, Ernest O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to the Members of the Texas Dental Association , June 2, 1961]
Letter to the Members of the Texas Dental Association discussing a Reciprocity Clause from the Dental Appropriations. In order for appropriations to be made for certain items brought forth by the Board of Dental Examiners, the clause requires the licensing in Texas of dentists who are qualified for dentistry in the U. S. Army, Navy, Air Force, or in other states and territories.
Date:
June 2, 1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William R. McDowell to Truett Latimer, January 25, 1961]
Letter from William R. McDowell to Truett Latimer; He forwards [not included here] the information he got when he requested copies of the 'free-state' legislation in effect in Washington, Utah, and Nevada.
Date:
January 25, 1961
Creator:
McDowell, William R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Philpott to Truett Latimer, June 26, 1961]
Letter from Bill Philpott to Truett Latimer asking him to help recommend Sam King for the position as a rural mail carrier in Cisco.
Date:
June 26, 1961
Creator:
Philpott, Bill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History