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Top dogs: Premier William Davis yesterday announced the appointment of James Erskine as the new commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police, succeeding Harold Graham
Top dogs: Premier William Davis yesterday announced the appointment of James Erskine as the new commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police, succeeding Harold Graham

Top dogs: Premier William Davis yesterday announced the appointment of James Erskine as the new commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police, succeeding Harold Graham

Date1/28/1982
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  • Top dogs: Premier William Davis yesterday announced the appointment of James Erskine as the new commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police; succeeding Harold Graham.
  • Top dogs: Premier William Davis yesterday announced the appointment of James Erskine as the new commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police, succeeding Harold Graham
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Original Toronto Star caption: Top dogs: Premier William Davis yesterday announced the appointment of James Erskine as the new commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police; succeeding Harold Graham.
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