16 Feb 1940
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1940
Page
1
Letters from Louisiana readers in February 1940 advocate Sam Jones as a remedy to what they view as corruption under Earl Long, praising Jones as honest and promising reform. Supporters compare Long administration to past scandals and call for qualification tests and change.
An open letter from Farmerville Louisiana dated February 10 1940 rails at Earl Long and government graft. It rails against political force and demands rights amid references to Huey Long and Washington Lincoln. A later 1946 letter in Mangham attacks Sam and Jeff Noe, urging support for Earl Long and denouncing Sambo Jones.
Letter from Monroe Louisiana dated February 13 1940 attacks Governor Earl Long as corrupt and untrustworthy. The author urges voters to back Sam Jones a clean and honest candidate, criticizing Long and his newspaper the Progress. The piece laments state employee deductions and political scandals while praising Jones’s integrity.
In West Monroe on February 9 1840 mothers denounce Jimmie and Sambo Jones urging voters to back their preferred governor. They warn against letting Sam into office and pledge vigilant opposition to any slick campaign tactics.
The writer replies to a letter from Myrtle Dana in a melancholy mood about five reasons she refuses to vote for Sam Jones. He cites experience of public life, questions the meaning of poverty, and argues about who supports whom in politics including references to Huey Long Earl K Long and the New Orleans political rings.
A Delhi High School reader challenges reports of free school lunches. A letter defends the program praising Longs in Louisiana and urges voters to back Earl K Long on February 20, framing the election as a continuation of Huey Long’s legacy.
A Ferriday reader writes in support of Sam Jones for governor, praising his wealth and vowing to help his campaign. The writer notes backing Jim mie Noe in the first primary and commits to further efforts for Jones.
A series of letters from Worried voters in Wisner and surrounding towns urge support for Earl K. Long in the Louisiana gubernatorial race, denouncing opponents Sam Jones and Jimmie Noe and criticizing state tax and education policies while calling for honest government and party unity.
Benjamin W. Morgan argues against Sam Jones and defends Longism as true democracy. He claims lawyers favor money, warns against high property voting qualifications, and warns Louisiana not to adopt a Hitler regime, urging February 20th discernment.
Verna Tidwell presents a political verse criticizing Earl Long and praising Jimmy Noe. The poem references Jimmy Noe and Sam Jones, noting mistakes and predicting Noe will win once Jones loses. It calls Long to step aside and end his campaign.
A Louisiana political letter questions the 1940s campaign slogan Carry on for Huey Long used by the current administration. It accuses leaders of carrying on for thieves, asks who benefits, and warns Louisianans to judge the administration before reelection.
A letter from Bonita criticizes Earl Long and urges veterans to vote for Sam in the February 2th election. It accuses Long of over taxation and anti business actions and questions conservation department finances. Opinions also defend or attack local figures tied to the American Legion and political endorsements.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.