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After 62 years of peddling newspaper the streets of downtown Toronto, Ed Harris 70 tomorrow and will retire next Saturday
After 62 years of peddling newspaper the streets of downtown Toronto, Ed Harris 70 tomorrow and will retire next Saturday

After 62 years of peddling newspaper the streets of downtown Toronto, Ed Harris 70 tomorrow and will retire next Saturday

Date6/21/1976
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0128198F
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