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Factory work is not a menial, low-paying, dead-end job, says Peter Delve, above, general manager of Gybro Industries, Agincourt. He urges education system to attract students to industry.
Factory work is not a menial, low-paying, dead-end job, says Peter Delve, above, general manager of Gybro Industries, Agincourt. He urges education system to attract students to industry.

Factory work is not a menial, low-paying, dead-end job, says Peter Delve, above, general manager of Gybro Industries, Agincourt. He urges education system to attract students to industry.

Date5/2/1978
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0126583F
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