The perceived excessive payments of $650,000 to $1,000,000 for Candlestick Park become an issue in Mayor George Christopher’s bid for reelection in San Francisco.

 

On June 23 1959 — The perceived excessive payments of $650,000 to $1,000,000 for Candlestick Park become an issue in Mayor George Christopher’s bid for reelection in San Francisco.

 


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