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[Harris County PASO Bulletin, February 6, 1962]

Description: Newsletter for the Political Association of Spanish Speaking Organizations covering the current news, noting an important meeting in February to select delegates for the convention. There are several reminders to members to pay poll taxes and member dues. John J. Herrera, along with Rafael Moreno, are specifically thanked for their efforts with the LULAC Hour on KLVL urging listeners to pay poll taxes.
Date: February 6, 1962
Creator: Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations

[Letter from A.D. Covin to George Carmack - 1962-02-24]

Description: Copy of a letter to George Carmack from A.D. Covin in response to an editorial in the Houston Press about a statement made by Robert Kennedy about Texas and its annexation. Covin claims that Kennedy's comments were critical of the expansionist policies of the United States, and not the annexation of Texas. Covin claims that the article is overlooking some historical facts (on which Kennedy's comments are based), namely that the United States instigated the Mexican War and forced Mexico to ce… more
Date: February 24, 1962
Creator: Covin, A.D.
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