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Telegram from Texas Citizen to White House 1958-07-24
One Texan describes how Allan Shivers would be fit for the position of Chief of Staff of the White House, since Shivers is a statesmen and could handle the problems that arrive in the White House. This demonstrates Shivers political influence among Texans.
Sherman Adams on Allan Shivers becoming a potential Vice-President candidate for the Eisenhower administration 1956-04-16
Sherman Adams, the White House Chief of Staff suggest that Allan Shivers is a potential Vice-President candidate for the Eisenhower administration in the 1956 presidential election. This demonstrates the political influence of Shivers.
Allan Shivers to Dwight Eisenhower 1953-07-16
Allan Shivers shares his thought to Dwight D. Eisenhower on the Supreme Court case (Brown v. Board of Education). Shivers states that "there is nothing more local that the public school system. This demonstrates Shivers stance on school segregation, and will continue to take this stance during the Mansfield Crisis.
Allan Shivers to a friend 1956-09-28
Allan Shivers writes to a friend that he'll campaign for Dwight D. Eisenhower in the 1956 presidential election. Shivers states that Eisenhower has fulfilled his promises for returning the tidelands and ending the war in Korea, and those were political issues that Shivers felt strongly about. This demonstrates Shivers continual support for Eisenhower.
Allan Shivers to Dwight Eisenhower 1952-12-05
A letter from Allan Shivers congratulating Dwight D. Eisenhower for his presidential victory. Shivers states that Texas will co-operate with Eisenhower for a "stronger America in a peaceful world". This demonstrates the start of Shivers and Eisenhower's friendly relationship.
Allan Shivers to Dwight Eisenhower 1953-03-03
Allan Shivers thanks Dwight D. Eisenhower for a previous conference and an "enjoyable" luncheon. This demonstrates the friendly relationship between Shivers and Eisenhower.
Allan Shivers to Dwight Eisenhower 1953-06-08
Allan Shivers offers to get a portrait painting done of Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife Mamie, by the same artist that created a portrait for Shivers and his wife Mary Alice. This demonstrates Shivers and Eisenhower's friendly relationship outside the political arena.
Allan Shivers to Dwight Eisenhower 1953-07-13
Allan Shivers thanks Dwight D. Eisenhower for the attention Eisenhower has given to the states in the southwest that have been experiencing extreme drought. This demonstrates Shivers admiration towards Eisenhower on political issues.
Allan Shivers to Dwight Eisenhower 1953-10-07
Allan Shivers thanks Dwight D. Eisenhower the birthday wish, and Shivers looks forward to their next visit. This demonstrates Shivers and Eisenhower's friendly relationship outside the political arena.
Allan Shivers to Dwight Eisenhower 1953-10-09
Allan Shivers wishes Dwight D. Eisenhower a happy birthday, and looks forward to their next visit with each other. This demonstrates Shivers and Eisenhower's friendly relationship outside the political arena.
Allan Shivers to Dwight Eisenhower 1955-01-26
Allan Shivers thanks Dwight D. Eisenhower for an "enjoyable" luncheon, and discusses future golf trips. This demonstrates Shivers and Eisenhower's friendly relationship outside the political arena.
Chandler's Executive Order regarding Sturgis
Chandler's Executive Order sending National Guard troops to Sturgis. He specifically called on the Guard to guarantee the right of all students to attend school.
Baltimore Sun 1955-12-21
Allan Shivers says he'll never change in his opposition to Adlai Stevenson, but hoped that the Democrats would nominate a "moderate" candidate. Shivers claims that in the last twenty years a new group of leaders has appeared in the Democratic Party, seeking to "mis-use, misdirect, and abuse the party". This demonstrates the political tensions and divisions taking place in the Democratic Party. Shivers makes it clear that he is not supportive of the current Democratic nominee for the 1956 presidential election.
Providence Journal 1956-02-26
Allan Shivers is going to announce whether he'll seek a fourth term as the governor of Texas. Shivers decision could have a potential effect on the 1956 national political picture. This demonstrates the impact of Shivers political influence across the country.
New York Times 1956-06-29
Allan Shivers states that expulsion of the Southern Democrats from the Democratic Party might force Southern Senators and House members to form a coalition with the Republicans. Shivers acknowledges that there is a clear division between liberals and conservatives in the Democratic Party. The Governor says that he will "probably" support Dwight D. Eisenhower again in the 1956 presidential campaign. Shivers says that he will not support the Democratic nominees Adlai Stevenson and Lyndon B. Johnson. This demonstrates the political divisions in the Democratic Party, and that Shivers will continue to support Eisenhower in the 1956 presidential election.
Southern School News-July 1957
The NAACP posted a $5,000 bond with the district clerk as Judge Otis T . Dunagan filed his "findings of fact and conclusion of law." The two steps were needed before the NAACP appealed to the State Court of Civil Appeals at Texarkana. Further appeal could be made to the state supreme court and then to U. S. Supreme Court. The NAACP requested a 30-day extension to file exceptions to Judge Dunagan's findings. The NAACP is now free to carry out its purpose as it did before last Sept. 19, 1956.
Southern School News-June 1957
State District Judge Otis T. Dunagan of Tyler issued an order permanently enjoining the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People from certain acts, but he did not require the group to stop operating in Texas as requested in a lawsuit filed by former Attorney General John Ben Shepperd. NAACP attorney W.J. Durham said after Judge Dunagan's decision: "Officers and committee members of the Texas conference [NAACPJ are not seriously aggrieved by the judgment of the Tyler court. They feel they are not enjoined from any act they could have done lawfully under our charter before the Tyler suit."
Southern School News-May 1957
At Tyler, trial began April 29 in the state's effort to get a permanent injunction against the NAACP. A temporary injunction was granted last September by District Judge Otis T. Dunagan. The case originally was set for April 22. Delay was sought by both sides. The court was told that the State Bar of Texas might intervene in the case of alleged barratry by NAACP attorneys in filing integration lawsuits.
Southern School News-April 1957
Dist. Judge Otis T. Dunagan rejected NAACP's motion to move the trial from Tyler to Dallas or Austin and set a trial for April 15 on the state's request for permanent injunction against the NAACP. At the request of former Attorney General John Ben Shepperd, the organization has been under a temporary injunction since Sept. 21, 1956. The state said the NAACP violated Texas law by making money on a non-profit charter as well as soliciting litigation on integration suits.
Southern School News-March 1957
State District Judge Otis T. Dunagan at Tyler said his decision on the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's motion to move the trial of the state's ouster suit from Tyler to Dallas or Austin would come in March. The organization is currently under a temporary Injunction against operation in the state.
Washington Star 1956-06-29
Allan Shivers say that he'll "probably" support Dwight D. Eisenhower in the 1956 presidential election, and that he will not support Adlai Stevenson and Lyndon B. Johnson for the Democratic ticket. The Governor criticizes the Supreme Court for overstepping it's boundaries by calling it a "super legislature", and reiterates the 10th Amendment on state's rights. This demonstrates that Shivers will continue to support Eisenhower in the next presidential election. Shivers also states his stance on the Supreme Court and state's rights.
Southern School News-February 1957
Written arguments were filed in the dispute over whether the trial of the state's suit for permanent injunction against the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People would be held at Tyler or moved to another Texas city. State District Judge Otis T. Dunagan was expected to decide this question early in February. The removal was sought by the NAACP. Judge Dunagan earlier entered a temporary injunction against further operation of the organization in Texas.
New York Herald Tribune 1956-06-30
Allan Shivers states that he will support Dwight D. Eisenhower again in the 1956 presidential election. Shivers says that he will not "back Adlai Stevenson". The Governor declines to discuss any other Democratic "hopefuls" for the 1956 presidential election. This demonstrates Shivers adamant support for Eisenhower, and the tensions taking place in the Democratic Party.
Southern School News-January 1957
At Tyler, State District Judge Dunagan delayed until January or later his decision on the NAACP's request to have the state's ouster suit (State of Texas v. NAACP) tried at Dallas or Austin. "The NAACP does not volunteer legal aid to anyone unless aid is requested," said Thurgood Marshall. "Such aid is not extended to persons violating the order of the nation's Supreme Court."
Southern School News-December 1956
State District Judge Otis T. Dunagan of Tyler started hearings Dec. 3 on the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to hold the next trial of the state's ouster suit (State of Texas v. NAACP). The NAACP dropped its appeal to the Texas Court of Civil Appeals at Texarkana to concentrate a harder fight against making Judge Dunagan's order permanent. NAACP attorneys contend that Dallas or Austin would be a more neutral spot for the trial. If Judge Dunagan will not move the trial, the NAACP urged a prompt trial on the permanent injunction.