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This rubber Spaghetti, made from scrap tires, will go through refining operations which will give it the appearance, but not all the properties of raw(...)
This rubber Spaghetti, made from scrap tires, will go through refining operations which will give it the appearance, but not all the properties of raw(...)

This rubber Spaghetti, made from scrap tires, will go through refining operations which will give it the appearance, but not all the properties of raw(...)

Date8/29/1942
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Original Toronto Star caption: This rubber Spaghetti; made from scrap tires; will go through refining operations which will give it the appearance; but not all the properties of raw rubber. This helps but does not solve the rubber shortage.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0013656F
      Burning rubber from rear tires of his 1,800-horse-power dragster at CNE yesterday, Gary Beck of Edmonton shows the form which he hopes will give him t(...)
      Burning rubber from rear tires of his 1,800-horse-power dragster at CNE yesterday, Gary Beck of Edmonton shows the form which he hopes will give him t(...)
      Goode, Jeff
      5/15/1974
      Fed by rubber tires, flames belch from $900,000 warehouse-factory fire on Liberty St
      Fed by rubber tires, flames belch from $900,000 warehouse-factory fire on Liberty St
      Mahler, John
      5/3/1978
      Rubber riot: John Mahler, Star photographer and summertime racer, set aside his Porsche 944 Turbo and took up the challenge to test tires with his company appliance, a Chrysler K-car
      Rubber riot: John Mahler, Star photographer and summertime racer, set aside his Porsche 944 Turbo and took up the challenge to test tires with his company appliance, a Chrysler K-car
      Mahler, John
      2/9/1988
      Steak comes with sizzle: BMW's four-door 325i sports an aggressive stance to go along with the engine upgrade to 189 horsepower, better handling and wider, lower tires
      Steak comes with sizzle: BMW's four-door 325i sports an aggressive stance to go along with the engine upgrade to 189 horsepower, better handling and wider, lower tires
      Bull, Ron
      5/22/1991
      T. T. C. Buying property for bus terminal. Toronto Transportation Commission is acquiring properties at Nos. 5 and 7 Wellington street east, which wil(...)
      T. T. C. Buying property for bus terminal. Toronto Transportation Commission is acquiring properties at Nos. 5 and 7 Wellington street east, which wil(...)
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      8/26/1927
      Log cabin modernized: at left - The aboriginal log cabin has beeen modernized and made comfortable, cosy and homey on the Porcupine mining properties
      Log cabin modernized: at left - The aboriginal log cabin has beeen modernized and made comfortable, cosy and homey on the Porcupine mining properties
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      n.d.
      Review of facts and observations, made by naturalists, botanists, historians, and travellers, on the properties and productions of the sugar maple tre(...)
      Review of facts and observations, made by naturalists, botanists, historians, and travellers, on the properties and productions of the sugar maple tre(...)
      E. Colyer
      1832
      First big snowfall of the year last week created massive traffic tie-ups throughout Metro and was blamed for dozens of accidents. Reader suggests that snow tires should be made compulsory
      First big snowfall of the year last week created massive traffic tie-ups throughout Metro and was blamed for dozens of accidents. Reader suggests that snow tires should be made compulsory
      Darrell, Dick
      12/5/1977
      Tread truths: Wheels tire tester John Mahler poses with the rubber he put through the wringer using Chevlot Diplomat alloy wheels and this trusty Toyota Corolla LE
      Tread truths: Wheels tire tester John Mahler poses with the rubber he put through the wringer using Chevlot Diplomat alloy wheels and this trusty Toyota Corolla LE
      Lautens, Richard
      10/27/1990
      Robins Ltd. Sell corner for $400,000. Above are photographers of some of the properties which are mentioned in real estate circles in connection with (...)
      Robins Ltd. Sell corner for $400,000. Above are photographers of some of the properties which are mentioned in real estate circles in connection with (...)
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      1/12/1929
      Son of the founder of Therafields, Robert Smith, says the corporation plans to transfer all its 17 properties to members by selling shares.
      Son of the founder of Therafields, Robert Smith, says the corporation plans to transfer all its 17 properties to members by selling shares.
      Goode, Jeff
      8/14/1970
      Auto workers picket in Oshawa, These striking General Motors' workers are all smiles as they gather around a bonfire of wood and tires they built on t(...)
      Auto workers picket in Oshawa, These striking General Motors' workers are all smiles as they gather around a bonfire of wood and tires they built on t(...)
      Dunlop, Al
      10/17/1984