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Bomb disposal man slowly lowers the suitcase into the armored rear of the bomb disposal squad's special truck which took it to Cherry Beach where the (...)
Bomb disposal man slowly lowers the suitcase into the armored rear of the bomb disposal squad's special truck which took it to Cherry Beach where the (...)

Bomb disposal man slowly lowers the suitcase into the armored rear of the bomb disposal squad's special truck which took it to Cherry Beach where the (...)

Date4/28/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: Bomb disposal man slowly lowers the suitcase into the armored rear of the bomb disposal squad's special truck which took it to Cherry Beach where the bag was opened. Traffic on Wellington St. W. was halted and the 750-foot building closed off while officers completed the removal. Pedestrians were warned away.
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    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
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    Photographs
    Language
      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0006200F
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