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Blast-damaged car of neighbor Ralph Dilworth was hit by wood and stone from the explosion
Blast-damaged car of neighbor Ralph Dilworth was hit by wood and stone from the explosion

Blast-damaged car of neighbor Ralph Dilworth was hit by wood and stone from the explosion

Date1/31/1968
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Original Toronto Star caption: Blast-damaged car of neighbor Ralph Dilworth was hit by wood and stone from the explosion. Mr. Dilworth was in the car backing it out of his drive-way when blast took place. A huge piece of debris almost went in windshield.
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    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
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    Photographs
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0006323F
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