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Tailored for Power Unruh Makes Bid for Big League
Former California legislative heavyweight Jess M. Unruh tours the Peninsula as a prospective 1970 Democratic gubernatorial candidate. The profile portrays his intellect and ego, his campaign style, aides’ reactions, and the strain of public life. It notes his daily schedule and interactions with officials, balancing warmth with sharp temper.
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Unruh
Big Daddy
California
Jess M. Unruh
Hillhaven Convalescent Hospital
San Francisco
Mary Whitaker
Stanford Universiy
Southern California
Ahd
Joseph Aliota
Reagan
Frank Vaca
Robert Kennedy
Uaruh
Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey
John Drewes
Drewes
Jess
Vaca
Bob St. Claire
San Francisco 49Er
San Mates County Supervisors