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The Making of a Rumor, 1964

The Fourth Estate

CHANTICLEER: This is John Chanticleer on the convention floor where Mrs. Scranton can't hear, returning you now to our broadcasting booth atop the Cow Palace.

HINTLEY: The Fong demonstration is beginning to subside on the convention floor. We are still trying to verify the report that Governor Scranton is presently speeding down the expressway on his way to the Cow Palace. David?

BLUNTLEY: As you noted earlier, Chet, many delegates have urged Governor Scranton to withdraw as a gesture for party unity. And there is now every indication that he will do just that. Chet?

HINTLEY: Yes, David, that would seem to be the case. And if the reports are corect, he should be arriving at the Cow Palace any moment. Now to Sander Vanogre on the convention floor.

VANOGRE: Senator, we have learned that Governor Scranton has just arrived at the Cow Palace. Have you seen him yet?

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SCOTT: I have not seen the Governor since this morning, and as far as I know he is still back at the Mark Hopkins.

VANOGRE: Then he has not come to the Cow Palace, Senator?

SCOTT: No, to my knowledge he is still back at the Mark Hopkins.

VANOGRE: This is Sander Vanogre on the convention floor where everyone is eagerly awaiting Governor Scranton's appearance on the platform.

BLUNTLEY: And we now go immediately to the Mark Hopkins Hotel where Frank McHee is waiting with a special report.

McHEE: This is Frank McHee outside Governor Scranton's suite at the Mark Hopkins Hotel with Governor Scranton. Governor, how do you feel?

SCRANTON: Relieved, Frank. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a meeting to attend.

McHEE: Well, could you just tell me where your press secretary is, governor?

SCRANTON: I really can't say right now, sir.

McHEE: Is he in the hotel, governor? .

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