This lady says 'don't be fuelish'

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This lady says 'don't be fuelish'

Date1/13/1975

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Loek, Dick (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: This lady says 'don't be fuelish'. The name of this rotund lady is Mayflower and she measures a generous 192-59-50-feet; that is; in length; height and width; respectively. For exercise; Mayflower and three sister blimps travel more than 100;000 miles a year as public relations ambassadors for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in North America and Europe. Now wintering in Miami; the Mayflower is often seen at football games; spelling out messages like Save Energy or Don't Be Fuelish.

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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_0003388F

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