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Anne Johnston: Two-pack-a-day alderman vows to butt out on Weedless Wednesday
Anne Johnston: Two-pack-a-day alderman vows to butt out on Weedless Wednesday

Anne Johnston: Two-pack-a-day alderman vows to butt out on Weedless Wednesday

Date1/6/1983
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  • Anne Johnston: Two-pack-a-day alderman vows to butt out on Weedless Wednesday.
  • Anne Johnston: Two-pack-a-day alderman vows to butt out on Weedless Wednesday
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Original Toronto Star caption: Anne Johnston: Two-pack-a-day alderman vows to butt out on Weedless Wednesday.
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      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0058135F
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      A confirmed pipe smoker, Dr. A. S. Macpherson, Toronto's medical officer of helath, is giving up the habit this week on Weedless Wednesday, the day all Torontonians are urged to quit smoking and win the Great Cold Turkey Challenge. He scored 13 out of 15 on our quiz.
      A confirmed pipe smoker, Dr. A. S. Macpherson, Toronto's medical officer of helath, is giving up the habit this week on Weedless Wednesday, the day all Torontonians are urged to quit smoking and win the Great Cold Turkey Challenge. He scored 13 out of 15 on our quiz.
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