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[Letter from Alvin H. Woody to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1957]

Description: Letter from Alvin H. Woody to Truett Latimer discussing an unnamed bill that would change mechanic's lien laws. Woody asks Latimer to send him details about the bill so he can encourage its passage if it is to be improved. He also gives Latimer the contact information for Neal Smith, who is interested in setting up an club for alums of Hardin-Simmons in Austin.
Date: February 14, 1957
Creator: Woody, Alvin H.
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[Letter from Dallas Scarborough to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1957]

Description: Letter from Dallas Scarborough to Truett Latimer discussing Latimer's resolution concerning the Texas constitution. Scarborough suggests Latimer should gather 25 good lawyers between the ages of 55 and 65 who have not been in public office to look over the state constitution and note any areas for improvement, which then can be worked on in a committee and put to the public for a vote. He writes that the U.S. constitution would be a good model and that there is not much in the Texas constitutio… more
Date: February 14, 1957
Creator: Scarborough, Dallas
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[Letter from Ray Wilson to Truett Latimer, March 14, 1957]

Description: Letter from Ray Wilson to Truett Latimer discussing Senate Bill 177 known as the Sales Limitation Act. Wilson writes that the bill is necessary for the survival of Independent Retail Grocers and that if they go out of business due to unfair pricing tactics the lack of competition will result in higher prices for Texans. He asks Latimer to support the bill on behalf of the hundreds of retailers and their many employees.
Date: March 14, 1957
Creator: Wilson, Ray
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[Letter from Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - January 14, 1957]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated January 14, 1957. Ratliff expresses his appreciation for the note from Carswell and of his interest in the Probation Law. He describes the 1956 campaigns as rough and advises of his knowledge regarding Carswell's "terrific activites" on behalf of the political principles in which he believes. He commends Carswell for his hard work in swinging Taylor County "in spite … more
Date: January 14, 1957
Creator: Ratliff, David W.
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[Letter from Stillman C. Moore to Ruby Blackburn - November 14, 1957]

Description: A letter addressed to Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Austin, Texas (Attention: Ruby Blackburn, Administrative Assistant), from Walter T. Stone, Deputy Administrator - Parole, Sacramento, California, by Stillman C. Moore, Supervisor, Interstate Unit, dated November 14, 1957. Moore instructs Blackburn to request of Subject 17095 to report every six months.
Date: November 14, 1957
Creator: Stillman C. Moore
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[Letter from Tom Reavley to Members of the 55th Texas Legislature, January 14, 1957]

Description: Letter from Tom Reavley to the 55th Texas Legislature discussing a report submitted to Governor Shivers by a committee appointed to study securities laws and regulations in Texas. Reavley writes that along with a copy of the report, the committee has submitted a draft of a revision of the current securities law, and he provides a summary of five changes in the suggested bill. The changes include the creation of an office of Securities Commissioner, an additional registration procedure with the … more
Date: January 14, 1957
Creator: Reavley, Tom
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[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bonnie Patterson, January 14, 1957]

Description: Letter from Truett Latimer to Bonnie Patterson discussing a proposed budget increase for the Abilene State Hospital and raises for state employees. Latimer, who is a member of the Appropriations Committee, writes that he is hopeful they can give the hospital an increased appropriation but they will likely not get everything they asked for since requests from other state agencies and organizations exceed expected revenue. He also mentions that the legislature has given state employees a raise du… more
Date: January 14, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
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[Letter from Truett Latimer to C. G. Whitten, February 14, 1957]

Description: Letter from Truett Latimer to C. G. Whitten discussing an unnamed bill that would change the 42nd District Court, which Whitten previously asked Latimer to oppose. Latimer writes that the bill was recently heard by a sub-committee and that he wanted to wait to hear from members of the Abilene Bar before making a decision. He continues that he asked members who oppose the bill to organize a petition and that if it the majority of the Abilene Bar is opposed to the bill he will vote against it.
Date: February 14, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
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