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Ch 6 Tx Politics - Ep 5 Old-Times Election Interference
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Emmett Shelton (1905-2000) tells first-hand experiences in the 1930-50s in South Texas Politics. He tells of Election interference using poll tax exemption certificates, vote reporting and other shenanigans.
Austin's Shelton Law Firm represented many of the South Texas border county officials, including Sen. Archie Parr, (who never lost an election) his son was County Judge George Parr in Duval County. Judge Raymond was in Zapata County. Due to the high number of illiterate, non-English speaking voters, these county officials saw opportunities, and they used them.
Emmett tells of financial manipulations with warrants and bonds. Mr. Baker was a banker and 'kingbee' in Edinberg. Guerro Boys operated Starr County and controlled the Bridge. Co. Judge Bravo was in Zapata County.
LBJ learned how to use the machine and tried. Emmett was there - when his race for Senate against Pappy O'Daniels in 1941 showed his emerging skills.
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Music by: Vote'em Out by Willie Nelson
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Stories told by Emmett Shelton / compiled and submitted by Cynthia Shelton.
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