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I'm free, former Prime Minister Mackenzie King said as he handed his post to his friend
I'm free, former Prime Minister Mackenzie King said as he handed his post to his friend

I'm free, former Prime Minister Mackenzie King said as he handed his post to his friend

Date11/16/1948
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A Tumultuous welcome greeted ex-prime minister during his visit to Waterloo county in 1947. He greets two friends, Dr. T. M. Robinson, 88, and William Winkler, 91. Mr. King's goal was to improve conditions and to bring about well-being of Canadians.
A Tumultuous welcome greeted ex-prime minister during his visit to Waterloo county in 1947. He greets two friends, Dr. T. M. Robinson, 88, and William Winkler, 91. Mr. King's goal was to improve conditions and to bring about well-being of Canadians.
7/24/1950
He's of 'the firebrand's' line. Meet William Lyon Mackenzie King IV, who came onto the scene last Friday, but as yet has worked up no interest in the election. The 7-pound, 9-ounce descendant of 'firebrand' William Lyon Mackenzie is the son of Dr. and Mrs. W. L. M. King, a great nephew of Canada's long-time prime minister, and grandson of Surgeon-Lt. King, who went down with the destroyer HMCS St. Croix during World War II.
He's of 'the firebrand's' line. Meet William Lyon Mackenzie King IV, who came onto the scene last Friday, but as yet has worked up no interest in the election. The 7-pound, 9-ounce descendant of 'firebrand' William Lyon Mackenzie is the son of Dr. and Mrs. W. L. M. King, a great nephew of Canada's long-time prime minister, and grandson of Surgeon-Lt. King, who went down with the destroyer HMCS St. Croix during World War II.
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Prime Minister Trudeau, shown here at his press conference Thursday night, said he will remain in office despite his government's minority position
Prime Minister Trudeau, shown here at his press conference Thursday night, said he will remain in office despite his government's minority position
11/2/1972
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On first Canadian visit, Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol (right) paid a courtesy call on Premier John Robarts (centre) and met Philip Givens, former mayor of Toronto, after arriving in the city yesterday. He planned to spend most of today observing Jewish Sabbath in his hotel room. After sundown he will be guest of honor at a dinner at Adath Israel Synagogue, then will leave tomorrow for Montreal where he will present Israel's Expo pavilion to the city.
On first Canadian visit, Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol (right) paid a courtesy call on Premier John Robarts (centre) and met Philip Givens, former mayor of Toronto, after arriving in the city yesterday. He planned to spend most of today observing Jewish Sabbath in his hotel room. After sundown he will be guest of honor at a dinner at Adath Israel Synagogue, then will leave tomorrow for Montreal where he will present Israel's Expo pavilion to the city.
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No regrets: Peter Kormos meets reporters after his firing today. He said he never fitted well in cabinet, saying: I'm not a good team player, okay?
No regrets: Peter Kormos meets reporters after his firing today. He said he never fitted well in cabinet, saying: I'm not a good team player, okay?
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Visiting city hall yesterday, former prime minister John Diefenbaker talked with Toronto Mayor David Crombie in his office. He also visited the City C(...)
Visiting city hall yesterday, former prime minister John Diefenbaker talked with Toronto Mayor David Crombie in his office. He also visited the City C(...)
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While 15 woman demonstrators shouted from across the street, almost drowning out his address with their demands for free abortions, Prime Minister Pie(...)
While 15 woman demonstrators shouted from across the street, almost drowning out his address with their demands for free abortions, Prime Minister Pie(...)
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Drink up: Philosophy professor Kuni Fann turned his hand to producing and selling a herbal drink after friends liked his caffeine-free concoction. He has taken a year off teaching and invested thousands in the venture.
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