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Hardhat management: Baird's look-see approach to running Inco's nickel empire has him donning safety glasses, hardhat and windbreaker as he watches molten copper being poured at company smelter.
Hardhat management: Baird's look-see approach to running Inco's nickel empire has him donning safety glasses, hardhat and windbreaker as he watches molten copper being poured at company smelter.

Hardhat management: Baird's look-see approach to running Inco's nickel empire has him donning safety glasses, hardhat and windbreaker as he watches molten copper being poured at company smelter.

Date5/5/1981
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  • Hardhat management: Baird's look-see approach to running Inco's nickel empire has him donning safety glasses, hardhat and windbreaker as he watches molten copper being poured at company smelter.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0125172F
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      Meet the nickel king, Chuck Baird's day at Inco stretches 16 long hours
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