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- ↑ Farris, Bruce (July 19, 1970). "Ervin Hunt Runs For Job". The Fresno Bee (clipping). p. 2-B. Archived from the original on March 5, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Remmel, Lee (August 27, 1970). "Ervin Hunt Gets His Shot At Adderley's Job Sunday". Green Bay Press-Gazette (clipping). p. B-1. Archived from the original on March 5, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024– via Newspapers.com.