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Ex-Mayor Philip Givens watched an early show on the portable TV set given him by the Japanese consul while he pondered Mayor William Dennison's call f(...)
Ex-Mayor Philip Givens watched an early show on the portable TV set given him by the Japanese consul while he pondered Mayor William Dennison's call f(...)

Ex-Mayor Philip Givens watched an early show on the portable TV set given him by the Japanese consul while he pondered Mayor William Dennison's call f(...)

Date11/14/1967
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Original Toronto Star caption: Ex-Mayor Philip Givens watched an early show on the portable TV set given him by the Japanese consul while he pondered Mayor William Dennison's call for a return of all gifts made to the city, for display at City Hall. Givens has had TV and radio for four years, ''but if they want them back, I'll think it over.''
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    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0050197F
      On first Canadian visit, Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol (right) paid a courtesy call on Premier John Robarts (centre) and met Philip Givens, former mayor of Toronto, after arriving in the city yesterday. He planned to spend most of today observing Jewish Sabbath in his hotel room. After sundown he will be guest of honor at a dinner at Adath Israel Synagogue, then will leave tomorrow for Montreal where he will present Israel's Expo pavilion to the city.
      On first Canadian visit, Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol (right) paid a courtesy call on Premier John Robarts (centre) and met Philip Givens, former mayor of Toronto, after arriving in the city yesterday. He planned to spend most of today observing Jewish Sabbath in his hotel room. After sundown he will be guest of honor at a dinner at Adath Israel Synagogue, then will leave tomorrow for Montreal where he will present Israel's Expo pavilion to the city.
      James, Norman
      1/12/1968
      Trio of mayors: Allan Lamport, shown here in a 1972 file photo with former mayors Phil Givens and Bill Dennison, championed Sunday sports, liquor reform and government-run lotteries
      Trio of mayors: Allan Lamport, shown here in a 1972 file photo with former mayors Phil Givens and Bill Dennison, championed Sunday sports, liquor reform and government-run lotteries
      Bezant, Graham
      9/26/1972
      The mayor turns wrecker. Swinging a sledge, Mayor Philip Givens begins the demolition of a house on Augusta St., near where he once lived. This house (...)
      The mayor turns wrecker. Swinging a sledge, Mayor Philip Givens begins the demolition of a house on Augusta St., near where he once lived. This house (...)
      Givens, Philip, 1922-1995
      5/15/1965
      Cheers and applause, led by Mayor Philip Givens and Metro chairman William Allen, rang out in Nathan Phillips Square today as the new $31 million City(...)
      Cheers and applause, led by Mayor Philip Givens and Metro chairman William Allen, rang out in Nathan Phillips Square today as the new $31 million City(...)
      Grant, Frank
      9/13/1965
      David Owen of Eaton Centre, right, replies to a Question, Mayor Philip Givens, Metro Chairman William Allen, are at left. Public applauded critics
      David Owen of Eaton Centre, right, replies to a Question, Mayor Philip Givens, Metro Chairman William Allen, are at left. Public applauded critics
      City council members
      6/17/1966
      Givens' sentimental tour. Toronto Mayor Philip Givens can't resist waving the Canadian flag at the town hall in Belzyce, near Lublin, where his parent(...)
      Givens' sentimental tour. Toronto Mayor Philip Givens can't resist waving the Canadian flag at the town hall in Belzyce, near Lublin, where his parent(...)
      Givens, Philip, 1922-1995
      7/29/1966
      Givens sees Nazi Death camp. Toronto Mayor Philip Givens and his wife visit Auschwitz, the Nazi concentration camp, during their trip to Poland. At le(...)
      Givens sees Nazi Death camp. Toronto Mayor Philip Givens and his wife visit Auschwitz, the Nazi concentration camp, during their trip to Poland. At le(...)
      Givens, Philip, 1922-1995
      7/21/1966
      Count me out. Former Toronto mayor Philip Givens told York West Liberals last night he will not be a candidate for the office in the election coming u(...)
      Count me out. Former Toronto mayor Philip Givens told York West Liberals last night he will not be a candidate for the office in the election coming u(...)
      Givens, Philip, 1922-1995
      4/12/1969
      The kickoff of a $745,950 drive, Mayor Philip Givens (left) stands with members of the Salvation Army at City Hall where he officially opened the Army(...)
      The kickoff of a $745,950 drive, Mayor Philip Givens (left) stands with members of the Salvation Army at City Hall where he officially opened the Army(...)
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      4/27/1964
      Mayor Philip Givens smiles happily as he arrives under the sign of Courtroom D to testify in the hearing of John Beattie re. Allan Gardens disturbance
      Mayor Philip Givens smiles happily as he arrives under the sign of Courtroom D to testify in the hearing of John Beattie re. Allan Gardens disturbance
      Givens, Philip, 1922-1995
      5/5/1966
      Dinner honors the Dennisons. William Dennison, 68, who retired Dec. 31 after six years as mayor of Toronto, and wife, Dorothy, were honored last night(...)
      Dinner honors the Dennisons. William Dennison, 68, who retired Dec. 31 after six years as mayor of Toronto, and wife, Dorothy, were honored last night(...)
      Beaty, Keith
      6/4/1973
      Kicking off Carnival Toronto. Mayor William Dennison and Controller Margaret Campbell (who recently announced she is seeking Dennison's job) get a hel(...)
      Kicking off Carnival Toronto. Mayor William Dennison and Controller Margaret Campbell (who recently announced she is seeking Dennison's job) get a hel(...)
      Campbell, Margaret, 1912-1999
      9/7/1969