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Fighting hard: At 87, George Norman says he has the answers to acid rain, and campaigns tirelessly on the issue
Fighting hard: At 87, George Norman says he has the answers to acid rain, and campaigns tirelessly on the issue

Fighting hard: At 87, George Norman says he has the answers to acid rain, and campaigns tirelessly on the issue

Date8/19/1983
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0131602F
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