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Changing course: McDonald's vice-president Peter Beresford shows off pizzas introduced in fast-food chain's menu last March.
Changing course: McDonald's vice-president Peter Beresford shows off pizzas introduced in fast-food chain's menu last March.

Changing course: McDonald's vice-president Peter Beresford shows off pizzas introduced in fast-food chain's menu last March.

Date12/10/1992
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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