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May 11, 1953
The Home Journal
Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas County, Virgin Islands
What is this article about?
Governor de Castro, after announcing his resignation, appears to be mounting a campaign to retain his position, evidenced by a supportive parade on Friday night involving administration members, aimed at demonstrating public backing to Washington superiors.
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De Castro Seen Putting Up Fight For Governorship
A parade held on Friday night in support of the continuance in office of Gov. de Castro, and in which prominent members of the administration participated is viewed as the beginning of a vigorous effort by the Governor to stay in Government House.
It is generally believed that Governor de Castro, who several weeks ago announced his decision to quit, still wants to continue in office, and that Friday night's demonstration was staged with his knowledge and consent. The Governor, who earlier said he eagerly looked forward to his retirement, now refuses to say whether or not he still wants to resign.
It was said that if the Governor could prove to Washington that he has public support he would stand a good chance of staying on, and that the parade held for him was staged for that purpose, only two days after his return from Washington, where he had the opportunity to feel out his superiors.
A parade held on Friday night in support of the continuance in office of Gov. de Castro, and in which prominent members of the administration participated is viewed as the beginning of a vigorous effort by the Governor to stay in Government House.
It is generally believed that Governor de Castro, who several weeks ago announced his decision to quit, still wants to continue in office, and that Friday night's demonstration was staged with his knowledge and consent. The Governor, who earlier said he eagerly looked forward to his retirement, now refuses to say whether or not he still wants to resign.
It was said that if the Governor could prove to Washington that he has public support he would stand a good chance of staying on, and that the parade held for him was staged for that purpose, only two days after his return from Washington, where he had the opportunity to feel out his superiors.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Governor De Castro
Resignation Reversal
Political Parade
Public Support
Washington Superiors
What entities or persons were involved?
Gov. De Castro
Prominent Members Of The Administration
Where did it happen?
Government House, Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Gov. De Castro
Prominent Members Of The Administration
Location
Government House, Washington
Event Date
Friday Night, Several Weeks Ago
Story Details
Governor de Castro, after announcing resignation several weeks ago, stages a supportive parade on Friday night to demonstrate public backing and potentially reverse his decision to quit, following his return from Washington.