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Good news: D. G. Farncomb (centre) hears happy report from Police Chief James Mackey (right): His 6-year-old daughter Mary, abducted for ransom on her way to school, has been found safe
Good news: D. G. Farncomb (centre) hears happy report from Police Chief James Mackey (right): His 6-year-old daughter Mary, abducted for ransom on her way to school, has been found safe

Good news: D. G. Farncomb (centre) hears happy report from Police Chief James Mackey (right): His 6-year-old daughter Mary, abducted for ransom on her way to school, has been found safe

Date5/11/1967
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  • Good news: D. G. Farncomb (centre) hears happy report from Police Chief James Mackey (right): His 6-year-old daughter Mary, abducted for ransom on her way to school, has been found safe
  • Good news: D. G. Farncomb (centre) hears happy report from Police Chief James Mackey (right): His 6-year-old daughter Mary; abducted for ransom on her way to school; has been found safe.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Good news: D. G. Farncomb (centre) hears happy report from Police Chief James Mackey (right): His 6-year-old daughter Mary; abducted for ransom on her way to school; has been found safe.
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