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Gamble pays off: Bill Fritz, president of Associated National Couriers, gambled his savings to set up a national network of independent couriers to challenge the post office and large U.S. courier services with a promise of on time delivery.
Gamble pays off: Bill Fritz, president of Associated National Couriers, gambled his savings to set up a national network of independent couriers to challenge the post office and large U.S. courier services with a promise of on time delivery.

Gamble pays off: Bill Fritz, president of Associated National Couriers, gambled his savings to set up a national network of independent couriers to challenge the post office and large U.S. courier services with a promise of on time delivery.

Date10/23/1986
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0127479F
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