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Unenforced laws are sprinkled through Canada's Criminal Code
Unenforced laws are sprinkled through Canada's Criminal Code

Unenforced laws are sprinkled through Canada's Criminal Code

Date3/27/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Unenforced laws are sprinkled through Canada's Criminal Code. For example; writer Dan Turner found it illegal to sell crime comic books.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0024429F
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      Fairplay, Franci
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