Latest content added for The Portal to Texas History Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Libraryhttps://texashistory.unt.edu/explore/partners/HMRC/browse/?sort=date_a&start=30&fq=dc_type:text_clipping&fq=untl_collection:JJHP2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing The Portal to Texas History Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library[Copy of editorial "Bandwagon has gone, Mr. Commissioner," from the San Antonio Evening News, September 21, 1962]2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249300/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249300/"><img alt="[Copy of editorial "Bandwagon has gone, Mr. Commissioner," from the San Antonio Evening News, September 21, 1962]" title="[Copy of editorial "Bandwagon has gone, Mr. Commissioner," from the San Antonio Evening News, September 21, 1962]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249300/small/"/></a></p><p>Reproduction of an editorial from the San Antonio Evening News criticizing Albert A. Peña, Jr. and his Political Association of Spanish-Speaking Organizations (PASO) organization for being derailed from their purpose, for not responding to the desires of most Latinos, and inability to solidify a party plank.</p>LULAC's Growth, Stature Reviewed2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250682/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250682/"><img alt="LULAC's Growth, Stature Reviewed" title="LULAC's Growth, Stature Reviewed" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250682/small/"/></a></p><p>Newspaper article titled, "LULAC's Growth, Stature Reviewed" from a 1963 Corpus Christi newspaper. "Volume 54--No. 309" is listed in the heading of the paper. Other articles included in the clipping are titled, "Texan Asks New Trial On Charge of Treason", "Bob Kennedy Arrives in Warsaw for Visit", and "Connally Urges Continued Improvement of Education". John J. Herrera and Paul Andow are pictured.</p>Government leaders coming here for Garza reception2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249219/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249219/"><img alt="Government leaders coming here for Garza reception" title="Government leaders coming here for Garza reception" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249219/small/"/></a></p><p>Clipping appearing in the Houston Press by staff writer, Noe Perez, on the reception to be given to the LULAC State director, Joe Garza, at the Rice Hotel, Houston, Texas. Among the attendees will be President John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson and his wife, Lady Bird Johnson. The article also mentions the possibility that Jacqueline Kennedy may talk in Spanish during the trip to Texas.</p>Why 'Enforcement' Omitted2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250692/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250692/"><img alt="Why 'Enforcement' Omitted" title="Why 'Enforcement' Omitted" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250692/small/"/></a></p><p>Newspaper clipping titled "Why 'Enforcement' Omitted" from 1964. The title refers to the "omission of the word 'enforcement' from the Republican civil rights plank" and details the reasons behind it. Followed by another article titled "Scranton Will Fight Again" and a section of comics.</p>Don Yarborough manager denies cold beer served2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249036/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249036/"><img alt="Don Yarborough manager denies cold beer served" title="Don Yarborough manager denies cold beer served" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249036/small/"/></a></p><p>Newspaper clipping from the Houston Chronicle reporting a publishing error that said that cold beer was served at the Don Yarborough campaign headquarters. This was denied by Rex Braun, Harris County Campaign Manager for Yarborough.</p>Harris County Democratic vote2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249042/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249042/"><img alt="Harris County Democratic vote" title="Harris County Democratic vote" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249042/small/"/></a></p><p>Clipping from an unidentified newspaper of the semi-official Democratic primary returns compiled by County clerk, R.E. Turrentine.</p>[Los Angeles Times Political Cartoon - 1964-06-29]2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250718/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250718/"><img alt="[Los Angeles Times Political Cartoon - 1964-06-29]" title="[Los Angeles Times Political Cartoon - 1964-06-29]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250718/small/"/></a></p><p>Newspaper clipping from the Los Angeles Times, published on June 29, 1964, containing a political cartoon entitled "On the Beach."</p>Complete Harris returns2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249041/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249041/"><img alt="Complete Harris returns" title="Complete Harris returns" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249041/small/"/></a></p><p>Newspaper clipping of the complete election returns from all of Harris County's 279 voting precincts for the 1964 general election.</p>Columnist attack hurt, Barry says2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249044/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249044/"><img alt="Columnist attack hurt, Barry says" title="Columnist attack hurt, Barry says" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249044/small/"/></a></p><p>Newspaper clipping from Houston Post about Barry Goldwater's remarks the effect of columnists and media during his campaign for President. Goldwater comments that these attach hurt his chances for the White House.</p>One Republican is left in legislature2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249048/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249048/"><img alt="One Republican is left in legislature" title="One Republican is left in legislature" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249048/small/"/></a></p><p>Newspaper clipping from the Houston Post stating that the Democratic Party has made a clean sweep in the Texas Legislative districts, except for one Republication position in the House. There are no Republicans in the Texas State Senate.</p>In the manner that a LULAC Council dishonored LULAC2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250865/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250865/"><img alt="In the manner that a LULAC Council dishonored LULAC" title="In the manner that a LULAC Council dishonored LULAC" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250865/small/"/></a></p><p>Copy of an article from the Laredo Times covering the pickets at the Laredo Civic Center during the annual local LULAC Council banquet, published on June 11, 1967. The article includes a photograph of the crowds picketing in front of the banquet hall and also contains handwritten notes demanding that the Laredo, Texas LULAC Council be censured by the National LULAC assembly for their lack of support during the rally.</p>People So Jubilant They Didn't Listen2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249184/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249184/"><img alt="People So Jubilant They Didn't Listen" title="People So Jubilant They Didn't Listen" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249184/small/"/></a></p><p>Newspaper article chastising both white and black racists for their jubilation at President Lyndon B. Johnson's announcement that he would not be running for re-election. The author also criticizes (and defends Johnson against) "the young," the "super-hawks," and the "doves" and decries the levels of hate directed at Johnson.</p>3 on National LULAC staff2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250975/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250975/"><img alt="3 on National LULAC staff" title="3 on National LULAC staff" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250975/small/"/></a></p><p>Article, "3 on National LULAC Staff", is an undated newspaper article and the title refers to three San Antonians appointed to League of United Latin American Citizens National staff: Manuel Gonzales as National President, Jose F. Olivares as National Housing Chairman, and Dario Chappa as Administrative Assistant. The article also mentions the appointment of John J. Herrera as National Legal Adviser.</p>Actividades Judiciales2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248462/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248462/"><img alt="Actividades Judiciales" title="Actividades Judiciales" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248462/small/"/></a></p><p>Newspaper clipping entitled "Actividades Judiciales" concerning current judicial activities. The circled section highlights the case of Ernesto Jimenez versus Inspector de Policia y otras.</p>La Caliente Tortillas2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248347/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248347/"><img alt="La Caliente Tortillas" title="La Caliente Tortillas" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248347/small/"/></a></p><p>Article about tortilla warming on gas heaters. The article details an incident where a Mexican American called "Pedro" was burned when lighting a gas heater to warm a tortilla, leading Tom Watson to turn off the gas and end the practice of heating tortillas in Ore Storage. Contains handwritten notes.</p>[Clip from an unidentified publication about John J. Herrera]2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250470/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250470/"><img alt="[Clip from an unidentified publication about John J. Herrera]" title="[Clip from an unidentified publication about John J. Herrera]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250470/small/"/></a></p><p>Clip from an unidentified publication containing John J. Herrera's name and title, Past National President of LULAC. The clipping contains the LULAC emblem and the words: "My Congratulations to the San Antonio Lulac Council No. 2 Pioneers in the Lulac Scholaship Plan."</p>[Clipping from scrapbook - address for John J. Herrera]2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248486/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248486/"><img alt="[Clipping from scrapbook - address for John J. Herrera]" title="[Clipping from scrapbook - address for John J. Herrera]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248486/small/"/></a></p><p>Portion of a scrapbook page with a piece of card stock with address label for John J. Herrera.</p>[Clipping from scrapbook - includes article, "Latin American Scouts Map Ritual," letter and envelope]2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248492/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248492/"><img alt="[Clipping from scrapbook - includes article, "Latin American Scouts Map Ritual," letter and envelope]" title="[Clipping from scrapbook - includes article, "Latin American Scouts Map Ritual," letter and envelope]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248492/small/"/></a></p><p>Part of page from a scrapbook with a letter from the Secretary of the Board of Legal Examiners to John J. Herrera, and articles about the Latin-American Boy Scouts of America, Antonio Morales, Jr. and Daniel Rodriguez.</p>Fallo de la corte federal en contra de la segregación2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248866/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248866/"><img alt="Fallo de la corte federal en contra de la segregación" title="Fallo de la corte federal en contra de la segregación" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248866/small/"/></a></p><p>Newspaper clipping from an unknown Spanish language newspaper pasted onto a piece of KLEE stationary. The newspaper article discusses the recent ruling by Judge Ben H. Rice of the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, to end segregation of Mexican American children in public schools.</p>Ferree, wetbacks' friend, jailed on contempt charge2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250297/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250297/"><img alt="Ferree, wetbacks' friend, jailed on contempt charge" title="Ferree, wetbacks' friend, jailed on contempt charge" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250297/small/"/></a></p><p>Newspaper clipping of article about Frank Ferree of Harlingen, Texas, who was jailed on contempt charges when he wrote a letter to the Texas Good Neighbor Commission complaining that the court had been prejudiced in their decision to sentence Roberto Jiminez to a 10-year sentence.</p>Gov. Brown sniffs air for fascism2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249039/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249039/"><img alt="Gov. Brown sniffs air for fascism" title="Gov. Brown sniffs air for fascism" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249039/small/"/></a></p><p>Clipping from an unidentified newspaper about California Governor Edmund Brown, a Democrat, voicing his disappointment with the Republican Party's Presidential nominee, Senator Barry Goldwater.</p>Gus Garcia ... once-brilliant career ends2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248886/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248886/"><img alt="Gus Garcia ... once-brilliant career ends" title="Gus Garcia ... once-brilliant career ends" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248886/small/"/></a></p><p>Newspaper article on Gustavo "Gus" C. Garcia (July 27, 1915 – June 3, 1964), who was a Mexican-American civil rights attorney. His notable case was winning the Supreme Court case of Pete Hernández, convicted of murder by an "all-Anglo jury."</p>John J. Herrera Wants A Shrine to Gen Zaragoza, page one2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248356/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248356/"><img alt="John J. Herrera Wants A Shrine to Gen Zaragoza, page one" title="John J. Herrera Wants A Shrine to Gen Zaragoza, page one" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248356/small/"/></a></p><p>Editorial expanding on some of the events mentioned or related to those outlined in John J. Herrera's letter to the editor. In his letter Mr. Herrera seeks support from the United States and Mexico to build a commemorative shrine to General Ignacio Zaragoza, the South Texas Mexican patriot and hero of the Battle of Puebla. The Editor follows with a detailing of several events in Mexican history from the Texas Revolution in 1836 to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, 1862-1867.</p>John J. Herrera Wants A Shrine to Gen Zaragoza, page two2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248357/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248357/"><img alt="John J. Herrera Wants A Shrine to Gen Zaragoza, page two" title="John J. Herrera Wants A Shrine to Gen Zaragoza, page two" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248357/small/"/></a></p><p>Editorial from an unidentified newspaper expanding on some of the events mentioned or related to those outlined in John J. Herrera's letter to the editor. In his letter Herrera seeks support from the United States and Mexico to build a commemorative shrine to General Ignacio Zaragoza, the South Texas Mexican patriot and hero of the Battle of Puebla. The Editor follows with a detailing of several events in Mexican history from the Texas Revolution in 1836 to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, 1862-1867.</p>Latest state returns on primary voting2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250635/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250635/"><img alt="Latest state returns on primary voting" title="Latest state returns on primary voting" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250635/small/"/></a></p><p>Article titled "Latest State Returns on Primary Voting"; author, date, and publisher are not noted. The article list the returns for all Texas counties on the Democratic and the Republican Primaries.</p>Latin group here won't back PASO2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250637/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250637/"><img alt="Latin group here won't back PASO" title="Latin group here won't back PASO" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250637/small/"/></a></p><p>Article titled "Latin Group Here Won't Back PASO." The article refers to the Greater Houston Latin American Progressive Association announcing that it does not currently endorse any candidate in Democratic primary.</p>LBJ cancels part of Texas weekend2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249037/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249037/"><img alt="LBJ cancels part of Texas weekend" title="LBJ cancels part of Texas weekend" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249037/small/"/></a></p><p>Clipping from a unknown newspaper about President Lyndon Johnson cancelling a part of the weekend visit to Texas because of international developments.</p>LULAC Banquet2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250653/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250653/"><img alt="LULAC Banquet" title="LULAC Banquet" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250653/small/"/></a></p><p>Clipping of a portion of an article titled "LULAC Banquet." The clipping includes a black and white photograph of Dr. George J. Garza.</p>LULAC chiefs claim Carter ignores rights2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth251645/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth251645/"><img alt="LULAC chiefs claim Carter ignores rights" title="LULAC chiefs claim Carter ignores rights" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth251645/small/"/></a></p><p>Newspaper clipping of an article entitled "LULAC chiefs claim Carter ignores rights" by Felton West. The article states that "Mexican-American leaders accused the Carter administration Friday of having 'totally ignored' human rights for Spanish-speaking persons."</p>LULAC head raps Connally2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250974/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250974/"><img alt="LULAC head raps Connally" title="LULAC head raps Connally" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250974/small/"/></a></p><p>Article titled "LULAC head raps Connally" by Richard Vara interviews League of United Latin American Citizens National President Manuel Gonzales regarding the lack Hispanics in federal appointments and Gonzales's disapproval of the potential appointment of John Connally as President Gerald Ford's vice president.</p>More than 200 PWs identified as Texas as end of list nears2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250207/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250207/"><img alt="More than 200 PWs identified as Texas as end of list nears" title="More than 200 PWs identified as Texas as end of list nears" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250207/small/"/></a></p><p>Newspaper clipping from The Houston Post, Friday, December 21, year unknown. The article contains a list of Texans serving in the military that appeared on a Communist list of prisoners of war in North Korea. This particular listing has 18 names circled in pencil, all of them with Hispanic surnames.</p>[Newspaper clipping with comic and fight results]2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249646/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249646/"><img alt="[Newspaper clipping with comic and fight results]" title="[Newspaper clipping with comic and fight results]" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249646/small/"/></a></p><p>Clipping from a newspaper page: one side has a comic of a paratrooper making a joke about "billowing silk" to a woman; the other side includes the results of a boxing match. Caption on comic reads: "Heh, Heh - Sorry babe, but us paratroopers just like the sight of billowin' silk."</p>Press finds many critics at convention2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249038/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249038/"><img alt="Press finds many critics at convention" title="Press finds many critics at convention" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249038/small/"/></a></p><p>Newspaper clipping from the Chicago Daily News about how TV newscasters, columnists and commentators are criticized for expressing their views on political leaders.</p>Pro-Connally cards faked, Gonzalez says2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249137/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249137/"><img alt="Pro-Connally cards faked, Gonzalez says" title="Pro-Connally cards faked, Gonzalez says" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249137/small/"/></a></p><p>Newspaper article about Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez stating that the postcards being mailed with his endorsement of John B. Connally were fraudulent and unauthorized.</p>Se Niega Una Peticion2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250299/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250299/"><img alt="Se Niega Una Peticion" title="Se Niega Una Peticion" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250299/small/"/></a></p><p>Newspaper article concerning Roberto Jimenez's case.</p>Texas election returns2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249043/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249043/"><img alt="Texas election returns" title="Texas election returns" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249043/small/"/></a></p><p>Newspaper clipping from an unidentified newspaper reporting the Texas election returns issued by the Texas Election Bureau.</p>Texas Outdoors: What Happened to De Zavala Park Plan?2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248342/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248342/"><img alt="Texas Outdoors: What Happened to De Zavala Park Plan?" title="Texas Outdoors: What Happened to De Zavala Park Plan?" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248342/small/"/></a></p><p>Newspaper clipping that addresses the status of the De Zavala Park plan and the history of the site designated for the park.</p>29.73797910345424 -95.28903874841001Woman, 29, wounds an off-duty sheriff's deputy, then kills self2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth251648/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth251648/"><img alt="Woman, 29, wounds an off-duty sheriff's deputy, then kills self" title="Woman, 29, wounds an off-duty sheriff's deputy, then kills self" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth251648/small/"/></a></p><p>Clipping from an unknown newspaper of an article titled, "Woman, 29, wounds an off-duty sheriff's deputy, then kills self."</p>Wright Morrow defends Texas' pale spot2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248360/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248360/"><img alt="Wright Morrow defends Texas' pale spot" title="Wright Morrow defends Texas' pale spot" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248360/small/"/></a></p><p>Letter to the editor of the Houston Press criticizing a statement made by Attorney-General Robert F. Kennedy about the importance of the annexation of Texas to the United States. In his article, Morrow points out that key historical figures supported Texas' annexation including James K. Polk, Andrew Jackson, and General Sam Houston.</p>Wright says Pickle is aiding Blakley in race2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249082/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249082/"><img alt="Wright says Pickle is aiding Blakley in race" title="Wright says Pickle is aiding Blakley in race" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249082/small/"/></a></p><p>Newspaper clipping about Jim Wright, U.S. Congressman, saying that the Texas Employment Commission member Jake Pickle is helping William A. Blakley in the senatorial campaign.</p>The Texas diplomatic core2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248343/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248343/"><img alt="The Texas diplomatic core" title="The Texas diplomatic core" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248343/small/"/></a></p><p>Newspaper article providing details regarding the 1836 Texas Independence Convention and the delegates that were in attendance.</p>UT Prof G. I. Sanchez dies, page one2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250919/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250919/"><img alt="UT Prof G. I. Sanchez dies, page one" title="UT Prof G. I. Sanchez dies, page one" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250919/small/"/></a></p><p>Page one of a newspaper clipping about the passing of Dr. George Isadore Sanchez y Sanchez Thursday, April 6, 1972.</p>UT Prof G. I. Sanchez dies, page two2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250921/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250921/"><img alt="UT Prof G. I. Sanchez dies, page two" title="UT Prof G. I. Sanchez dies, page two" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth250921/small/"/></a></p><p>Page two of a newspaper clipping about the passing of Dr. George Isadore Sanchez y Sanchez Thursday, April 6, 1972.</p>The next four years2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249088/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249088/"><img alt="The next four years" title="The next four years" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249088/small/"/></a></p><p>An editorial from the New York Times endorsing George McGovern for the President of the United States.</p>Editor viewpoints: 'Chicano' Is a part of the idiom2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248353/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248353/"><img alt="Editor viewpoints: 'Chicano' Is a part of the idiom" title="Editor viewpoints: 'Chicano' Is a part of the idiom" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248353/small/"/></a></p><p>Letter from John J. Herrera to the Houston Chronicle in response to Mrs. Marta Daumas' letter published on August 9th criticizing the use of the word "Chicano". Herrera explains that this word, once part of the Mexican American slang, has now become an American language idiom. He and other Mexican-Americans, unlike Mexicans from Mexico, appreciate the appellation as a source of pride and recognition of their Mexican ancestry.</p>Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248346/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248346/"><img alt="Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past" title="Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248346/small/"/></a></p><p>Letter to the editor in response to a story about a discriminatory sign posted at a business in Needville, Texas. John J. Herrera recounts his experiences with discrimination and the exclusion of Mexican Americans in Houston and around the state.</p>Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248354/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248354/"><img alt="Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past" title="Editor viewpoints: Needville is living in the past" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248354/small/"/></a></p><p>Letter to the editor in response to a story about a discriminatory sign posted at a business in Needville, Texas. John J. Herrera recounts his experiences with discrimination and the exclusion of Mexican Americans in Houston and around the state.</p>My point of view2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248324/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248324/"><img alt="My point of view" title="My point of view" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248324/small/"/></a></p><p>Biographical newspaper article about John J. Herrera's work fighting discrimination against Mexican-Americans titled "My Point of View," written by Lauro Cruz. This article highlights Herrera's work as a leader in the Mexican-American community fighting for equal rights and educating members of the community about their rights.</p>300 attend appreciation dinner for Judge Duncan2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249768/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249768/"><img alt="300 attend appreciation dinner for Judge Duncan" title="300 attend appreciation dinner for Judge Duncan" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth249768/small/"/></a></p><p>Brief newspaper article describing a dinner held in honor of Judge Jimmie Duncan, including some notable attendees, including E. A. "Squatty" Lyons and District Attorney Carol Vance.</p>Editor viewpoints: purpose of penal code: to reform2012-09-05T06:20:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248344/<p><a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248344/"><img alt="Editor viewpoints: purpose of penal code: to reform" title="Editor viewpoints: purpose of penal code: to reform" src="https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth248344/small/"/></a></p><p>Editorial written by John J. Herrera suggesting that some of the systemic problems with the Harris County penal code be addressed. Using the issue of Harris County jail overcrowding to illustrate his point, Herrera recommends that the penal code be revised to better screen convicted criminals and expedite criminal cases to move offenders through the system more efficiently.</p>