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John Herrera wants tighter insurance laws

Description: Newspaper clipping about John J. Herrera published in the Houston Chronicle on July 9, 1954. The article, entitled "John Herrera Wants Tighter Insurance Laws", discusses Herrera's history and experience as well as his commitment to tighter insurance laws if elected to legislature. The clipping also includes a photograph of Herrera.
Date: July 9, 1954
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Clipping: I Reached Stars the Hard Way]

Description: Photocopy of an article discussing Jacqueline Cochran's childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood.
Date: 1954
Creator: Cochran, Jacqueline
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: Emergency Drive Eyed]

Description: Clipping describing an emergency fund drive for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Also discussed are funds needed for polio vaccine trials.
Date: June 25, 1954
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Clipping: Roy Mattox Dies in Jacksonville]

Description: A newspaper clipping with a circled article titled "Roy Mattox Dies in Jacksonville". The article is printed by The Clinch County News, dated February 5, 1954. Carswell handwrites on the clipping that Mattox was a childhood friend and neighbor.
Date: February 5, 1954
Creator: Clinch County News
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Newspaper Clipping: Medical Fraternity Presents Sister Pin to Dr. May Owen]

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about Dr. May Owen receiving a sister pin in Alpha Kappa Kappa, for a traditionally male medical fraternity at Baylor University. The article mentions that Dr. Owen's protegee, Dr. Charles Rush, presented the pin.
Date: December 2, 1954
Creator: Radio Post
Partner: Texas Medical Association

Well done, Mr. Shepperd

Description: Clipping of an article in The Waco News-Tribune about Texas attorney general John Ben Shepperd and his accomplishments, while in office, for the state of Texas. The article addresses Shepperd's foil of a "Communist inspired plot". It also elaborates on Shepperd's staff and his accomplishments on "a staggering amount of legal labor expended on behalf of the people of Texas." There is an emphasis at the end of the return of unused budget money to the state treasury, a show of his "efficiency" whi… more
Date: January 22, 1954
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Clipping: Interracial Group Elects Crossman]

Description: Clipping of an article on the Dallas Times Herald regarding the election of officials during a meeting for the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. Jerome Crossman was reelected as president due to his high contribution to the Hamilton Park housing project. Vice-presidents, M.J. Norell, John E. Mitchell, and R.L Thornton along with secretary and assistant secretary, Vincent L. Rohloff and Ben H. Wooten, respectively, were elected during the meeting as well.
Date: October 24, 1954
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Rites Dedicate Housing Area]

Description: Clipping of an article from the Dallas Morning News regarding the houses that were built in Hamilton Park. Mayor R.L. Thornton Jr., along with prominent Black leaders and citizens joined together to celebrate the new houses that aim to end the housing shortage. The mayor is optimistic that Hamilton Park's new homes will create a city that will serve everyone and create a balanced environment in Dallas.
Date: May 3, 1954
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Dream Comes True For Happy Couple]

Description: Clipping of an article from the Dallas Morning News about a couple residing in one of the newly built homes in Hamilton Park. The couple is excited to be moving into their new home as they hoped to have a home of their own. A formal opening ceremony of the development of Hamilton Park is planned to be held to thank the contributions of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association that built an improved community in black neighborhoods that were dealing with housing shortages.
Date: May 2, 1954
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Formal Opening Today... Hamilton Park]

Description: Clipping of an advertisement of the open house events and ceremonies due to the new development in Hamilton Park. The advertisement states and shows pictures that the new homes are modern and have many amenities included in them. It also mentions that the homes were built for black families living in Dallas by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association.
Date: May 2, 1954
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: New Negro Housing Addition Formal Opening Set Sunday]

Description: Clipping of an article on the Dallas Daily Times Herald regarding the opening ceremony of the development of Hamilton Park. Jerome Crossman, the president of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association plans to build more homes in the 173-acre area after building fifty homes. The association has also built a three-mile-long sewer line along with improved gas, electricity, paving, and curving; other buildings, such as a shopping center, schools, and churches are also planned to be built.
Date: April 23, 1954
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Trade Policy]

Description: Clipping by Roscoe Drummond discussing trade policy with the Congress.
Date: 1954
Creator: Drummond, Roscoe
Partner: Rosenberg Library

The Brady Standard, Volume 46, Number 28, June, 1954

Description: Bi-weekly news publication for McCulloch County, Texas. This volume's front page article highlights the newly built Methodist Church in Brady, Texas. The back of the page shows advertisements for area businesses.
Date: June 25, 1954
Partner: McCulloch County Historical Commission
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