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[Clipping: Blakleys Put $100 Million In Foundation]
Five photocopies of a newspaper clipping about William A. Blakley's transfer of over $100 million in assets to the Blakley-Braniff Foundation.
Date:
July 21, 1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Co-op Jail, School Land Sale Okayed]
Newspaper clipping about several bills in the Texas legislature including the co-op jail bill, House Bill 343, and the sandhill crane legislation.
Date:
1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 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 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 Al Lenz to Truett Latimer, 1960]
Letter from Al Lenz to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer thanking him for his assistance with Lenz' daughter Melissa and her placement at the Mexia State School.
Date:
1960-23~
Creator:
Lenz, Al
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 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 M. Boedeker to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1961]
Letter from Allen M. Boedeker to Truett Latimer inviting him to a convention in San Angelo. He adds that while in San Angelo Mr. Latimer would be a guest of the San Angelo College Development Committee and they would cover his registration and housing fees.
Date:
April 20, 1961
Creator:
Boedeker, Allen M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen M. Boedeker to Truett Latimer, January 14, 1961]
Letter from Allen M. Boedeker to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for their previous visit. He also discusses the matter of San Angelo College turning into a four-year institution.
Date:
January 14, 1961
Creator:
Boedeker, Allen M.
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 Aubrey R. Allen to Truett Latimer, August 13, 1961]
Letter from Aubrey R. Allen to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer asking if any jobs may be available at the Texas Capitol, listing her educational and professional background.
Date:
August 13, 1961
Creator:
Allen, Aubrey R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History