[Telegram from Motel Owners, April 10, 1953]

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Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from a group of motel owners regarding their strong opposition to any form of toll roads.

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Jackson, Roy; Jackson, Mrs. Roy; Dolan, T. D.; Dolan, Mrs. T. D.; Giles, V. H.; Giles, Mrs. V. H. et al. April 10, 1953.

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  • April 10, 1953

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Jackson, Roy; Jackson, Mrs. Roy; Dolan, T. D.; Dolan, Mrs. T. D.; Giles, V. H.; Giles, Mrs. V. H. et al. [Telegram from Motel Owners, April 10, 1953], letter, April 10, 1953; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1186038/: accessed April 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Hardin-Simmons University Library.

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