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May 19, 1962
The West End News
Frederiksted, Saint Croix County, Virgin Islands
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Senator Joseph A. Gomez is retiring from politics, a decision made during his 1960 campaign. Unity Party spokesman confirms retirement but declines to name successor. Observers speculate David Puritz, relative of Gov. Paiewonsky, as replacement. Party convention to select candidate.
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Gomez Out; Puritz May Be Successor
A Unity Party spokesman confirmed Thursday the report that Senator Joseph A. Gomez is definitely retiring from the political hustings.
The retirement of Gomez, according to the spokesman, was decided at the time he last entered the election campaign in 1960, and he will be held to this commitment.
While affirming that Gomez would retire, the spokesman refused to reveal whether a successor is being groomed.
Observers of the local political situation had been led to believe that David Puritz, a relative of Gov. Paiewonsky had the inside track as a possible replacement for the seat now held by Gomez.
The choice of a party candidate to replace Gomez is the province of the Unity Party Convention, the spokesman emphasized.
Time and place of the convention were not made known.
A Unity Party spokesman confirmed Thursday the report that Senator Joseph A. Gomez is definitely retiring from the political hustings.
The retirement of Gomez, according to the spokesman, was decided at the time he last entered the election campaign in 1960, and he will be held to this commitment.
While affirming that Gomez would retire, the spokesman refused to reveal whether a successor is being groomed.
Observers of the local political situation had been led to believe that David Puritz, a relative of Gov. Paiewonsky had the inside track as a possible replacement for the seat now held by Gomez.
The choice of a party candidate to replace Gomez is the province of the Unity Party Convention, the spokesman emphasized.
Time and place of the convention were not made known.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political News
Succession Announcement
What keywords are associated?
Senator Retirement
Unity Party
Gomez
Puritz
Successor
Convention
What entities or persons were involved?
Joseph A. Gomez
David Puritz
Paiewonsky
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Key Persons
Joseph A. Gomez
David Puritz
Paiewonsky
Event Date
1960
Story Details
Unity Party confirms Senator Gomez's retirement decided in 1960. Spokesman refuses to reveal successor amid speculation on Puritz. Convention to choose replacement.