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Editorial
March 19, 1956
The West End News
Frederiksted, Saint Croix County, Virgin Islands
What is this article about?
Editorial cautions Governor Gordon against 'fair weather friends' who may betray him in his struggle against greed, graft, and corruption in the Virgin Islands, noting his commitment by accepting the governorship over the District Judgeship.
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Beware Of Fair Weather Friends
Gov. Gordon lets it be known he's not interested in the District Judgeship of the Virgin Islands, if he were he would not have accepted the governorship of the Virgin Islands.
Good reason is good right. Right now he's engaged in a life and death struggle of making friends with the opponents of greed, graft, and corruption. Let's hope his fair weather friends don't turn on him like maddened wolves when they can no longer suck the blood of stateside & local tax payers.
Gov. Gordon lets it be known he's not interested in the District Judgeship of the Virgin Islands, if he were he would not have accepted the governorship of the Virgin Islands.
Good reason is good right. Right now he's engaged in a life and death struggle of making friends with the opponents of greed, graft, and corruption. Let's hope his fair weather friends don't turn on him like maddened wolves when they can no longer suck the blood of stateside & local tax payers.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Crime Or Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Fair Weather Friends
Gov. Gordon
Virgin Islands
Greed
Graft
Corruption
Taxpayers
What entities or persons were involved?
Gov. Gordon
Opponents Of Greed, Graft, And Corruption
Fair Weather Friends
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Warning About Fair Weather Friends In Anti Corruption Fight
Stance / Tone
Supportive Caution Against Betrayal
Key Figures
Gov. Gordon
Opponents Of Greed, Graft, And Corruption
Fair Weather Friends
Key Arguments
Gov. Gordon Uninterested In District Judgeship Due To Accepting Governorship
Engaged In Struggle Against Greed, Graft, And Corruption
Fair Weather Friends May Turn On Him When Unable To Exploit Taxpayers