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Editor viewpoints: purpose of penal code: to reform

Description: 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.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Espejo: John J. Herrera remembers when

Description: 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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Letter from A.D. Azios to John J. Herrera - 1976-03-17]

Description: Letter from A.D. Azios to John J. Herrera asking Herrera for his support to help Azios win the election of Judge of the Criminal Court No. 9. Azios also extends an invitation to Herrera to a reception on March 25th at 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 2100 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas.
Date: March 17, 1976
Creator: Azios, A. D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Location: 29.76373720908142 -95.3800205
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1976-04-21]

Description: Letter from Bob Casey, Commissioner on the Federal Maritime Commission, to John J. Herrera, dated April 21, 1976. Casey is replying to a letter from Herrera about Liberty ships SS Benito Juarez, SS Simon Bolivar, SS Jose Bonifacio, and SS Miguel Hidalgo and encloses information sent from Burt Kyle.
Date: April 21, 1976
Creator: Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986 & Kyle, Burt
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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