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The victor, 39-year-old Andrew Thompson (centre), new leader of the Ontario Liberals who won the last ballot 772-540, holds up arms of Robert Nixon (l(...)
The victor, 39-year-old Andrew Thompson (centre), new leader of the Ontario Liberals who won the last ballot 772-540, holds up arms of Robert Nixon (l(...)

The victor, 39-year-old Andrew Thompson (centre), new leader of the Ontario Liberals who won the last ballot 772-540, holds up arms of Robert Nixon (l(...)

Date9/21/1964
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  • The victor; 39-year-old Andrew Thompson (centre); new leader of the Ontario Liberals who won the last ballot 772-540; holds up arms of Robert Nixon (left); knocked out of the race on the fifth ballot; and Mr. Templeton. They're all united after vote. But what is Mr. Thompson really saying to Mr. Templeton?
  • The victor, 39-year-old Andrew Thompson (centre), new leader of the Ontario Liberals who won the last ballot 772-540, holds up arms of Robert Nixon (l(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: The victor; 39-year-old Andrew Thompson (centre); new leader of the Ontario Liberals who won the last ballot 772-540; holds up arms of Robert Nixon (left); knocked out of the race on the fifth ballot; and Mr. Templeton. They're all united after vote. But what is Mr. Thompson really saying to Mr. Templeton?
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