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One of seven Canadians on a hunger strike in a Mexican prison, Les Fieger of Calgary ponders fate
One of seven Canadians on a hunger strike in a Mexican prison, Les Fieger of Calgary ponders fate

One of seven Canadians on a hunger strike in a Mexican prison, Les Fieger of Calgary ponders fate

Date11/23/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: One of seven Canadians on a hunger strike in a Mexican prison; Les Fieger of Calgary ponders fate. They are seeking laws to permit drug offenders parole privileges. There are scores of prisoners protesting; most are from the U.S.
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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_0119879F
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