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Porn in council

Porn in council

Date1/18/1983
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Original Toronto Star caption: Porn in council: Alderman June Rowlands displays a sex magazine to show the need for a Metro bylaw governing adult magazine display. Above Alderman Tony O'Donohue, left, and North York Mayor Mel Lastman cast eyes on the subject of the debate.
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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_0077779F
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