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Letter to Editor
April 16, 1940
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
A Key West resident protests interference by former locals now residing in Miami who return to influence elections against candidates favoring only Monroe County. He urges Key Westers to ignore these 'political henchmen' and manage local affairs independently.
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OUTSIDERS AND ELECTION
Editor The Citizen:
Once again Key West experiments with interference of outsiders in our political affairs. It's funny—but here we have people dissatisfied with our city and moving to Miami where they make their home and run down Key West.
They are satisfied in Miami—they mingle in Miami political affairs, then, just as soon as our elections come around, you see them flock to our city to use their influence against some of our candidates that do not favor any other county than Monroe county.
It's high time that Key Westers pay less, or no, attention to political henchmen sent here by Miami political dictators.
We do not mingle or interfere in the political affairs of any other city—therefore we cannot countenance interference of outsiders that have reneged on their chance to vote in our elections.
Key Westers should pay no attention to these gentlemen. Let them stay in Miami. Let them do as they please in the Magic City of Miami. But—leave us alone to run our affairs as we see fit.
Sincerely,
J. F. FLEITAS.
Key West, Florida,
April 16, 1940.
Editor The Citizen:
Once again Key West experiments with interference of outsiders in our political affairs. It's funny—but here we have people dissatisfied with our city and moving to Miami where they make their home and run down Key West.
They are satisfied in Miami—they mingle in Miami political affairs, then, just as soon as our elections come around, you see them flock to our city to use their influence against some of our candidates that do not favor any other county than Monroe county.
It's high time that Key Westers pay less, or no, attention to political henchmen sent here by Miami political dictators.
We do not mingle or interfere in the political affairs of any other city—therefore we cannot countenance interference of outsiders that have reneged on their chance to vote in our elections.
Key Westers should pay no attention to these gentlemen. Let them stay in Miami. Let them do as they please in the Magic City of Miami. But—leave us alone to run our affairs as we see fit.
Sincerely,
J. F. FLEITAS.
Key West, Florida,
April 16, 1940.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Social Issues
What keywords are associated?
Key West Election
Outsider Interference
Miami Residents
Local Politics
Monroe County
Political Autonomy
What entities or persons were involved?
J. F. Fleitas
Editor The Citizen
Letter to Editor Details
Author
J. F. Fleitas
Recipient
Editor The Citizen
Main Argument
key west residents should ignore and reject interference in local elections by outsiders who have moved to miami and no longer reside there, as they meddle against candidates supporting only monroe county interests.
Notable Details
Refers To Miami As 'Magic City'
'Political Henchmen' And 'Miami Political Dictators'
Emphasizes Local Autonomy And Non Interference In Others' Affairs