Metro Chairman William Allen (left) cautioned members of the Toronto Olympic Steering Committee yesterday that we must keep away from being over-whelm(...)

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Metro Chairman William Allen (left) cautioned members of the Toronto Olympic Steering Committee yesterday that we must keep away from being over-whelm(...)

Date11/21/1967

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Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Metro Chairman William Allen (left) cautioned members of the Toronto Olympic Steering Committee yesterday that we must keep away from being over-whelmed by the enormity of our undertaking. Canadian Olympic Association president James Worrall declined comment on chances of getting COA approval.

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