Concerns Regarding the Federal-Aid Highway Bill and Outdoor Advertising, 1955-05-24

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 23

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_9_1_23_0011

Scope and Contents

The letter acknowledges receipt of a previous letter regarding a provision in a pending Federal-Aid Highway bill related to outdoor advertising. An amendment was adopted removing language about exclusive advertising rights along highways. The sender expresses hope that this change will be satisfactory. The recipient is urged to consider opposing another amendment that would give the government control over advertising on supported highways, as it is seen as discriminatory and harmful to the advertising industry. The letter ends with a request for the recipient's reaction to the mentioned amendment.

Dates

Creation: 1955-05-24

Creator

From the Collection: Kerr, Robert S. (Robert Samuel), United States Senator from Oklahoma (1949-1963); 12th Governor of Oklahoma (1943-1947), 1896-1963 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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