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Firebomb Explodes in Airport locker, Mississauga detectives search the lockers at Toronto International Airport departure area, where a firebomb explo(...)
Firebomb Explodes in Airport locker, Mississauga detectives search the lockers at Toronto International Airport departure area, where a firebomb explo(...)

Firebomb Explodes in Airport locker, Mississauga detectives search the lockers at Toronto International Airport departure area, where a firebomb explo(...)

Date4/9/1971
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  • Firebomb Explodes in Airport locker, Mississauga detectives search the lockers at Toronto International Airport departure area, where a firebomb explo(...)
  • Firebomb Explodes in Airport locker; Mississauga detectives search the lockers at Toronto International Airport departure area; where a firebomb exploded yesterday. Area was filled with yellow smoke; from the bomb made from a glass bottle; dry cell battery and timer; but damage to lockers was minor.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Firebomb Explodes in Airport locker; Mississauga detectives search the lockers at Toronto International Airport departure area; where a firebomb exploded yesterday. Area was filled with yellow smoke; from the bomb made from a glass bottle; dry cell battery and timer; but damage to lockers was minor.
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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_0119711F
GeographyCountryCanada
GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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