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Chinook was a Denver, Colorado published underground tabloid newspaper. Library holding is one issue (November 4, 1971); front-page article "San Diego and the GOP" covers opposition to the 1972 Republican convention from local politicians, the business community, and protestors, as well as political dealings that lead to San Diego being chosen for the convention (it was later relocated to Miami, Florida).

Scope and Contents "Newton Freed" [Huey P. Newton, founder of the Black Panther Party]; "Coalition Prepares for Republican Convention" [presidential convention, originally slated to be held in San Diego]; "Letters to the Editor"; "Nader Raider Visits San Diego" [Dr. Joseph Highland pushing for creation of a California PIRG, Public Interest Research Group]; "Veterans Organize Union" [San Diego Veterans' Union]; "French Women March" [organizers Women's Liberation Movement and the Movement for the Freedom of...