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Alderman John Sewell got straight A's from just about everyone after he chaired the city's controversial development committee yesterday. Even some of(...)
Alderman John Sewell got straight A's from just about everyone after he chaired the city's controversial development committee yesterday. Even some of(...)

Alderman John Sewell got straight A's from just about everyone after he chaired the city's controversial development committee yesterday. Even some of(...)

Date1/19/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: Alderman John Sewell got straight A's from just about everyone after he chaired the city's controversial development committee yesterday. Even some of Sewell's traditional political foes said the reform alderman had guided the committee through its work efficiently. Some say he's mellowed.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0079624F
    Jays star Joe Carter has a worried look, but fans at the SkyDome last night were ebuilient, even after back-to-back homers from Mark McGwire and Terry Steinbach put the visiting A's up 3-0 early
    Jays star Joe Carter has a worried look, but fans at the SkyDome last night were ebuilient, even after back-to-back homers from Mark McGwire and Terry Steinbach put the visiting A's up 3-0 early
    Bull, Ron
    10/7/1992
    Super salesman: John Morand, 44, just hired permanently as economic development commissioner for Scarborough, looks over a model of Scarborough City Centre Some alderman opposed the move
    Super salesman: John Morand, 44, just hired permanently as economic development commissioner for Scarborough, looks over a model of Scarborough City Centre Some alderman opposed the move
    Dunlop, Alan
    4/22/1986
    Nate's back at city hall. At a reception in the City Hall foyer yesterday after the inaugural meeting of the new Council, Alderman John Sewell (left) (...)
    Nate's back at city hall. At a reception in the City Hall foyer yesterday after the inaugural meeting of the new Council, Alderman John Sewell (left) (...)
    Lennon, Frank
    1/6/1975
    Building boss: Metro commissioner of economic development Doug Floyd admits to a feeling of nervousness when he contemplates the city's future, but, he says, Metro has taken great strides to avoid the fate of some large United States cities.
    Building boss: Metro commissioner of economic development Doug Floyd admits to a feeling of nervousness when he contemplates the city's future, but, he says, Metro has taken great strides to avoid the fate of some large United States cities.
    Spremo, Boris
    9/10/1981
    Conservation clown: Art Nesley, the clown with the boxed-in feeling, was spreading the word in North York yesterday about the savings from better insulating your home, while Mayor Mel Lastman got behind the wheel of the city's first propane garbage truck
    Conservation clown: Art Nesley, the clown with the boxed-in feeling, was spreading the word in North York yesterday about the savings from better insulating your home, while Mayor Mel Lastman got behind the wheel of the city's first propane garbage truck
    Lastman, Mel
    9/14/1981
    That helps: With two runners on and none out for the A's in the sixth inning last night, the Jays got out of trouble when Mark McGwire grounded to Tony Fernandez, who tossed to Nelson Liriano, who jumped over Carney Lansford and threw to first for a double play
    That helps: With two runners on and none out for the A's in the sixth inning last night, the Jays got out of trouble when Mark McGwire grounded to Tony Fernandez, who tossed to Nelson Liriano, who jumped over Carney Lansford and threw to first for a double play
    Goode, Jeff
    5/3/1989
    Alderman John Sewell: He says City Council acts like a club that protects its members' wheeling and dealing from public scrutiny
    Alderman John Sewell: He says City Council acts like a club that protects its members' wheeling and dealing from public scrutiny
    Sewell, John, 1940-
    6/23/1971
    Jays pitcher Jack Morris, deprived of a win last night by three A's homers at the SkyDome, has to settle for towels, an icepack and a beer after squandering a Toronto rally from a 3-0 deficit
    Jays pitcher Jack Morris, deprived of a win last night by three A's homers at the SkyDome, has to settle for towels, an icepack and a beer after squandering a Toronto rally from a 3-0 deficit
    Bull, Ron
    10/8/1992
    North York's new downtown plan passed a major hurdle yesterday after a backroom shouting match between Mayor Mel Lastman and members of the city's planning advisory committee
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    Lastman, Mel
    10/22/1985
    What a bash! Terry Steinbach (36) gives an A's-style high-five to Mark McGwire as Dave Henderson and Jose Canseco await their turn after Steinbach's slam. Greg Myers can't look
    What a bash! Terry Steinbach (36) gives an A's-style high-five to Mark McGwire as Dave Henderson and Jose Canseco await their turn after Steinbach's slam. Greg Myers can't look
    McGwire, Mark, 1963-
    7/16/1989
    Blue-haired Lois Magwood, 40, and son Ian, 11, are dejected after the Jays' heart-breaking 6-5 loss to the A's
    Blue-haired Lois Magwood, 40, and son Ian, 11, are dejected after the Jays' heart-breaking 6-5 loss to the A's
    Slaughter, Mike
    10/7/1989
    Let it be: With fingers firmly crossed, a SkyDome usher watches in the ninth inning last night after the Blue Jays' Tom Henke relieved starter David Cone to preserve a win over the Oakland A's
    Let it be: With fingers firmly crossed, a SkyDome usher watches in the ninth inning last night after the Blue Jays' Tom Henke relieved starter David Cone to preserve a win over the Oakland A's
    Brazao, Dale
    10/8/1992