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Happy winner

Happy winner

Date8/13/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: Happy winner: Windsor draftsman Maurice Diotte; 43; laid off his job three weeks ago; won $1;216;039 in Saturday's Lottario. He's tearing up the Help Wanted section of the paper - he and wife Barbara; 37; don't have to worry about unemployment.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0024889F
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