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Winter's first snowfall created a great deal of controversy, says Gary Lautens
Winter's first snowfall created a great deal of controversy, says Gary Lautens

Winter's first snowfall created a great deal of controversy, says Gary Lautens

Date12/9/1980
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Original Toronto Star caption: Winter's first snowfall created a great deal of controversy; says Gary Lautens. It didn't have clearance from air traffic controllers; didn't fall during regular working hours; may have contained pollution and caused John Sewell to be dumped on for the second time in a month.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0019849F
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