Jacksonville was a difficult experience for The Beatles in several respects. The wind was still strong from the outer edge of Hurricane Dora; other Florida cities, such as Tampa, wanted to grab a part of the prestige of The Beatles being in the state; the group's management had to demand that the audience not be segregated and that unauthorized filming equipment be removed; and they had to join a union in order to be allowed to perform (1):
The group's act was described by Courtenay O'Connell, 13, the granddaughter of Arthur Sears Henning (who had a prominent journalism career in Chicago, such as here). Courtenay was hired by The St. Petersburg Times for the concert after sending a letter to the paper (2, 3):
The Tampa Tribune sent another 13 year old, Carol Stubbe, who was able to witness Paul accepting the keys to the city at the press conference: (4)
(1) Miami Herald, 12.8.64, p. 2-B.
(2) St Petersburg Times, 11.9.64, pp. 1-B, 15-B.
(3) St Petersburg Times, 13.9.64, pp. 1-B, 3-B.
(4) Tampa Tribune, 14.9.64, pp. 1-B, 2-B.
(5) Miami News, Final Home Edition, 12.9.64, pp. 1, 3A.
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