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- [Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - April 24, 1953]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin 11, Texas, dated April 24, 1953. Shivers acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell dated April 23 and expresses his appreciation for Carswell's "commendatory remarks" on his stand.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Allan Shivers - April 23, 1953]
- A letter written to Governor Allan Shivers, Austin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 23, 1953. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the steadfast stand by Shivers against Treasury Raids. He describes some "teacher friends" having exhibited little or no concern for the welfare of the whole just so their demands are met and advises that it is contrary to good government for the legislature to set the salary for local employees. Carswell conveys his "trust" that Senator Sadler and Representative Latimer are supporting the program advising copy of this letter is being sent to both men.
- [Letter from Representative Truett Latimer to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1953]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Truett Latimer, Texas House of Representatives, Austin, dated April 28, 1953. Latimer expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the receipt of the copy of the letter Carswell wrote to Shivers regarding the attempt of pressure groups to obtain money from the Legislature. Latimer advises that he voted against the teacher pay raise proposal.
- [Letter from Joseph G. Babich to T. N. Carswell - April 14, 1953]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Joseph G. Babich, Secretary, Sacramento 14, California, dated April 14, 1953. Babich acknowledges receipt of the letter from Carswell advising that it is being placed with the file so that it will have the Governor's consideration. Babich assures Carswell that the Governor will appreciate having his comments in this case.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Earl Warren - April 10, 1953]
- A letter written to California Governor Earl Warren, Sacramento 14, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Parole Board, Taylor County, Texas, dated April 10, 1953. Recommendation from Carswell for a commutation of sentence for Subject.
- [Letter from W. P. Wright to T. N. Carswell - April 7, 1953]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from W. P. Wright, Chairman Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 7, 1953. Wright calls a meeting of the Board of Trustees.
- [Clipping: 13 Trillion Cubic Feet of Gas]
- Photocopy of a newspaper article about a bill concerning gas rates.
- [Letter from Stanley W. Olson, April 13, 1953]
- Letter from Stanley W. Olson answering questions about Baylor University admissions and students for years 1952 and 1953.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Bobby Carter , April 13, 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Bobby Carter discussing displeasure at the opposition towards House Bill 216 and why.
- [Letter from Don W. Smith to Truett Latimer, April 17, 1953]
- Letter from Don W. Smith to Truett Latimer as a letter of kind regards and appreciation.
- [Letter from L. L. Murray to Truett Latimer, April 24, 1953]
- Letter from L. L. Murray to Truett Latimer discussing concerns about representation as well as issues with Texas House Bill #3 & #216 as well as the Kilmore and Aikin Bills.
- [Letter from Ona Wilson to Truett Latimer, April 1, 1953]
- Letter from Ona Wilson to Truett Latimer discussing which bills the First Methodist Church is and is not interested in.
- [Telegram from Guy W. Shaw, April 25, 1953]
- Telegram to Truett Latimer from Guy W. Shaw regarding his opposition to House Bill 201.
- [Letter from Albert F. Tucker to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1953]
- Letter from Albert F. Tucker to Truett Latimer requesting that he support and oppose several particular Senate and House bills, as well as requesting a "roll-call vote" on any bill pertaining to alcoholic beverages.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. Jack Tidwell and Mrs. Jack Tidwell, April 13, 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. Jack Tidwell and Mrs. Jack Tidwell discussing the status of an amendment bill to either of House Bills 609 or 699 and his promise to support the amendment.
- [Letter from J. P. Rice to Truett Latimer, April 17, 1953]
- Letter from J. P. Rice to Truett Latimer discussing the need for higher pay for school teachers, even if it requires higher taxes, stating that underpaid salaries directly impact the quality of Texas teachers and the public school system.
- [Telegram from Raymond H. Tull, April 14, 1953]
- Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Raymond H. Tull regarding opposition to House Bill #261.
- [Letter from A. E. Wells to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1953]
- Letter from A. E. Wells to Truett Latimer regarding House Bill #306 which proposes changes in the economic index would raise local funds.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill Tippen, April 14, 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill Tippen discussing the decision of the Judicial Redistricting Committee.
- [Letter from Omar Burkett to Owen Thomas, April 8, 1953]
- Letter from Omar Burkett to Owen Thomas discussing House Bill 565, regarding the redistricting of state judicial districts and working with Representatives Truett Latimer and David Ratliff to maintain the districts of Judge Thomas and Judge Black as they are. He also states his support for House Bill 269, regarding Shackelford and Callahan county and the 91st district.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Owen Thomas, April 22, 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Judge Owen Thomas discussing the addition of a County Judge to the Board that selects County Auditors.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to A. S. Wells, April 22, 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to A. S. Wells discussing support for House Bill #441.
- [Letter from H. Scott Strain to Truett Latimer, April 3, 1953]
- Letter from H. Scott Strain to Truett Latimer discussing the commission rates of insurance agents under the Consumer Insurance Plan and his opposition to House Bill 754.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Ray Wilson, April 29, 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Ray Wilson discussing concerns regarding Senate Bill #90.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Scottie Strain, April 15, 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Scottie Strain discussing Credit Insurance.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Smith, April 29, 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Smith discussing a specific law in regard to fire escapes in hotels and other buildings.
- [Letter from Paul Steph to Truett Latimer, April 24, 1953]
- Letter from Paul Steph to Truett Latimer discussing appreciation for the work legislators do and thanking Latimer specifically for his vote towards a raise for teachers.
- [Letter from Owen Thomas to Truett Latimer, April 23, 1953]
- Letter from Owen Thomas to Truett Latimer discussing legal information about the appointment of county auditors and discouraging the passage of a proposed bill regarding whom the appointment is made by.
- [Letter from Edgar L. Swindle to Truett Latimer, April 2, 1953]
- Letter from Edgar L. Swindle to Truett Latimer discussing disappointment in Representative Latimer's decision to oppose Texas House Bill #216.
- [Letter from L. P. Skinner and J. P. Skinner to Truett Latimer, April 2, 1953]
- Letter from L. P. Skinner and J. P. Skinner to Truett Latimer requesting that he oppose House Bills 484, 796, and 813 in order to protect the standards of pharmacist licensing in Texas.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Owen Thomas, April 14, 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Judge Owen Thomas discussing recommendations of the sub-committee of the Judicial redistricting committee.
- [Petition in Support of Texas HB 216]
- Petition with a brief statement asking representative Latimer to support HB 216 in order to give teachers a $600 pay increase. Below, there are 13 signatures with addresses listed for all but two of them.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Susanna Wesley Class, April 7, 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Susanna Wesley Class discussing bills effecting liquor regulations.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to A. E. Wells, April 14, 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to A. E. Wells discussing data about Abilene school teachers in regards to House Bill 3.
- [Letter from C. G. Whitten to Truett Latimer, April 4, 1953]
- Letter from C. G. Whitten to Truett Latimer discussing support for House Bill #604 and a Constitutional Amendment to be in conjunction with House Joint Resolution #28.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Edward Templeton and Bruce Cooper, April 1, 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Edward Templeton and Bruce Cooper discussing the rejection of House Bill #484 by its author.
- [Letter from Joe Smith to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1953]
- Letter from Joe Smith to Truett Latimer as a note of thanks for sending a copy of the Insurable Interest Bill.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to L. L. Murray, April 28, 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to L. L. Murray discussing support for Texas House Bill #216 but only for specific quantities of pay raise.
- [Letter from Jack Tidwell and Mrs. Jack Tidwell to Truett Latimer, April 11, 1953]
- Letter from Jack Tidwell and Mrs. Jack Tidwell to Truett Latimer requesting he support an amendment to House Bill 609 or 699 that would provide an exemption to either bill for nursing homes that care for the sick by spiritual means.
- [Letter from A. E. Wells to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1953]
- Letter from A. E. Wells to Truett Latimer discussing the passage and approval of House Bill #441 to keep the school lunch programs intact.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Betty Jo Donovan, April 14, 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Betty Jo Donovan regarding concerns over Texas House Bill #216 and Representative Latimer's stance on the bill.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Guy W. Shaw, April 28, 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Guy W. Shaw discussing the postponed status of House Bill 201.
- [Telegram from W. O. Higgins, April 22, 1953]
- Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from W. O. Higgins regarding support for a six hundred dollar increase to school teacher salaries and opposition to Amendment #3, regarding a tax on school districts.
- [Letter from E. S. Stewart, Jr. to Truett Latimer, April 6, 1953]
- Letter from E. S. Stewart, Jr. to Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to House Bill 550, which would ban the sell of sweets resembling tobacco products.
- [Telegram from Huey Scarborough, April 14, 1953]
- Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Huey Scarborough regarding opposition to House Bill #261.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Paul Steph, April 28, 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Paul Steph discussing future meetings and collaborations.
- [Telegram from H. A. Dunn, April 22, 1953]
- Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from H. A. Dunn regarding members of the Abilene Classroom Teachers Association's decision that a three hundred dollar increase to school teacher pay would be inadequate, instead arguing for a six hundred dollar increase to alleviate the needs of schools and teachers.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to E. S. Stewart, April 8, 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to E. S. Stewart Jr. discussing concerns over House Bill #550.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Edgar L. Swindle, April 7, 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Edgar L. Swindle discussing concerns for Texas House Bill #216 in the with appropriations.
- [Letter from Dr. Paul Southern to Truett Latimer, April 10, 1953]
- Letter from Dr. Paul Southern to Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to House Bill 313.