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[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. J. H. Spratt, July 14, 1961]

Description: Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. J. H. Spratt discussing Latimer's record of of voting for taxes on alcohol. Latimer writes that the governor's proposals would only raise a quarter of the funds necessary to pay for pensions, teachers' salaries, and other state functions, and that he wants people to understand exactly what the governor's tax bill is.
Date: July 14, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Leon R. Graham to Truett Latimer, July 14, 1961]

Description: Letter from Leon R. Graham to Truett Latimer discussing sending a listing of the teachers employed be several school districts in the respective Representative District.
Date: July 14, 1961
Creator: Graham, Leon R.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jimmie R. Sturrock, July 14, 1961]

Description: Letter from Truett Latimer to John Crutchfield discussing why he will not support a bill that gives an $80 pay raise for public teachers, along with the adequate tax bill to pay for this.
Date: July 14, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. L. A. Groene, July 14, 1961]

Description: Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. L. A. Groene discussing the proposal of an additional appropriation for the Agricultural Extension work in Texas. Mr. Latimer feels that they would get a salary increase but not as much as the teachers get.
Date: July 14, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. George, July 14, 1961]

Description: Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. George discussing various topics in the Legislature including the Lobby Control Act, the taxation on natural resources, the taxation on alcoholic beverages and cigarettes, and House Bill 334.
Date: July 14, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Frank Schatz, July 14, 1961]

Description: Letter from Truett Latimer to Frank Schatz discussing the tax problems in Texas. He disagrees with Mr. Schatz's suggestion of a tax on soft drinks and suggests it would be better to increase the tax on beer. He also lets him know that he voted for a bill akin to a retail sales tax that would exclude basic necessities like food and drugs. He finally informs him that the Texas Research League recommended some money-saving features and that he voted for a bill that would remove school superintende… more
Date: July 14, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Truett Latimer to David Ratliff, July 14, 1961]

Description: Letter from Truett Latimer to David Ratliff as words of congratulations for being designated as Governor for a Day but also apologizing for not being able to attend the event.
Date: July 14, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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