Latimer Papers - 104 Matching Results

Search Results

[Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer, March 28, 1961]

Description: Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 575, the bill that would regulate the sale and carry of firearms, by Donald Shipley. He attaches a bulletin from the National Rifle Association referencing and discussing the bill. Mr. Shipley talks about his issues with certain parts of the bill.
Date: March 28, 1961
Creator: Wright, Allen
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Earl W. Jones to Truett Latimer, March 28, 1961]

Description: Letter from Earl W. Jones to Truett Latimer discussing Jones's opposition to House Bill 575 related to handgun licenses. Jones writes that the the requirements in the bill are not clear enough and that the decision should not be left up the the discretion of a licensing official. He also mentions that the requirement of a birth certificate is too strict and that he fears the bill will unfairly restrict law-abiding gun enthusiasts and do nothing to deter criminals.
Date: March 28, 1961
Creator: Jones, Earl W.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
Back to Top of Screen