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Texas accomplice law could resurface when Derese testifies in trial

Description: Newspaper clipping containing an article from a 1977 issue of the Houston Post discussing a trial in which Paula Cantrell Derese will testify against Vernon E. McManus regarding a capital murder case. It also gives background about previous instances of the relevant Texas law regarding court appearances by persons implicated in crimes. The reverse side of the clipping includes an article about a highway to be built in Louisiana using clam shells and an advertisement for The Houston Post.
Date: January 30, 1977
Creator: Flynn, George
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Thomas H. Routt to John J. Herrera - 1977-05-30]

Description: Letter from Judge Thomas H. Routt sent out to his previous supporters (this one address to John J. Herrera, who is also listed as part of the Campaign Steering Committee) informing them of his campaign deficit and requesting each recipient donates $100. The letter is typed on paper headed by a logo reading: "Keep Judge Routt: A good judge...of character."
Date: May 30, 1977
Creator: Routt, Thomas H.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

Federal Efforts to Assist Family Planning

Description: Text of speech delivered by Barbara Jordan at the annual meeting of the Houston Planned Parenthood Association. She talks about the necessity of family planning and related upcoming legislation.
Date: July 30, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Partner: Texas Southern University

The Message, Volume 5, Number 3, September 1977

Description: Weekly newsletter of Congregation Beth Yeshurun in Houston, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants. This issue discusses upcoming events for Simchat Torah, and the religious schools' Sukkot ("Sukkoth") events.
Date: September 30, 1977
Creator: Congregation Beth Yeshurun (Houston, Tex.)
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center
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