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Alternately outraged and amused, Opposition Leader John Diefenbaker attacked Prime Minister Pearson at a press conference in Toronto today for pussy-f(...)
Alternately outraged and amused, Opposition Leader John Diefenbaker attacked Prime Minister Pearson at a press conference in Toronto today for pussy-f(...)

Alternately outraged and amused, Opposition Leader John Diefenbaker attacked Prime Minister Pearson at a press conference in Toronto today for pussy-f(...)

Date6/30/1965
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Original Toronto Star caption: Alternately outraged and amused, Opposition Leader John Diefenbaker attacked Prime Minister Pearson at a press conference in Toronto today for pussy-footing on the Dorion report. Mr. Diefenbaker, whose Conservative backbencher Erik Nielsen started the Dorion in quiry into allegations of bribery, said former justice minister Guy Favreau should have been fired outright. Asked if the whole cabinet should resign, laughed then he replied Governments have before, for less.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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      Alternately outraged and amused, Opposition Leader John Diefenbaker attacked Prime Minister Pearson at a press conference in Toronto today for pussy-f(...)
      Alternately outraged and amused, Opposition Leader John Diefenbaker attacked Prime Minister Pearson at a press conference in Toronto today for pussy-f(...)
      Diefenbaker, John G., 1895-1979
      6/30/1965
      Alternately outraged and amused, Opposition Leader John Diefenbaker attacked Prime Minister Pearson at a press conference in Toronto today for pussy-f(...)
      Alternately outraged and amused, Opposition Leader John Diefenbaker attacked Prime Minister Pearson at a press conference in Toronto today for pussy-f(...)
      Diefenbaker, John G., 1895-1979
      6/30/1965
      Two famous Johns - Opposition Leader John Diefenbaker and first prime minister John A
      Two famous Johns - Opposition Leader John Diefenbaker and first prime minister John A
      Diefenbaker, John G., 1895-1979
      10/29/1964
      The leader of the opposition described Prime Minister Pearson's varying statements on the Dorion inquiry as an attempt to explain the unexplainable, u(...)
      The leader of the opposition described Prime Minister Pearson's varying statements on the Dorion inquiry as an attempt to explain the unexplainable, u(...)
      Diefenbaker, John G., 1895-1979
      12/18/1964
      Watching from the wings, former liberal prime minister Lester Pearson (left) and former Conservative prime minister John Diefenbaker can laugh at open(...)
      Watching from the wings, former liberal prime minister Lester Pearson (left) and former Conservative prime minister John Diefenbaker can laugh at open(...)
      Federal-Provincial Conference of First Ministers on the Constitution
      2/10/1969
      Premier William Davis responds to standing ovation after a speech last night in which he attacked opposition leaders as two faced purveyors of gloom a(...)
      Premier William Davis responds to standing ovation after a speech last night in which he attacked opposition leaders as two faced purveyors of gloom a(...)
      Darrell, Dick
      5/14/1976
      Smile on Pearson's face as he talks to newsmen in Commons corridor yesterday, belies the pressure the Prime Minister is under from Opposition about te(...)
      Smile on Pearson's face as he talks to newsmen in Commons corridor yesterday, belies the pressure the Prime Minister is under from Opposition about te(...)
      Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
      3/14/1966
      Donna meets the chief. Donna Bentley, 22, gets a handshake from former prime minister John Diefenbaker in Toronto today. The Chief was at the downtown(...)
      Donna meets the chief. Donna Bentley, 22, gets a handshake from former prime minister John Diefenbaker in Toronto today. The Chief was at the downtown(...)
      Diefenbaker, John G., 1895-1979
      11/30/1976
      Optimism and glee about the coming federal election are radiated by Premier John Robarts and Opposition Leader John Diefenbaker at their pre-campaign (...)
      Optimism and glee about the coming federal election are radiated by Premier John Robarts and Opposition Leader John Diefenbaker at their pre-campaign (...)
      Diefenbaker, John G., 1895-1979
      9/16/1965
      Show-Stopper at Kingston party on 150th annivrsary of Sir John's birth was Opposition leader Diefenbaker, here before Sir John's portrait
      Show-Stopper at Kingston party on 150th annivrsary of Sir John's birth was Opposition leader Diefenbaker, here before Sir John's portrait
      Diefenbaker, John G., 1895-1979
      1/12/1965
      Laughing 'Conservatively,' Ontario Premier John Robarts and federal Opposition Leader John Diefenbaker confer in Mr
      Laughing 'Conservatively,' Ontario Premier John Robarts and federal Opposition Leader John Diefenbaker confer in Mr
      James, Norman
      1/29/1964
      Backing for prime minister Pearson was promised today by Creditiste Leader Real Caouette, who was speaking for his eight-man party in the House
      Backing for prime minister Pearson was promised today by Creditiste Leader Real Caouette, who was speaking for his eight-man party in the House
      Caouette, Réal, 1917-1976
      2/22/1968