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New chairman of the Toronto Transit Commission, Franklin Young, centre, grins after his election today
New chairman of the Toronto Transit Commission, Franklin Young, centre, grins after his election today

New chairman of the Toronto Transit Commission, Franklin Young, centre, grins after his election today

Date7/5/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: New chairman of the Toronto Transit Commission, Franklin Young, centre, grins after his election today. Young, 62, a former bush pilot, was elected on a second ballot, defeating Scarborough Controller Karl Mallette, left, who was appointed to the TTC last week. At right is TTC Commissioner Crawford Smyth. Other commissioners are Gordon Hurlburt, David Lacey, who was elected vice-chairman.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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    Object NumberTSPA_0090409F
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