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Phew incidents marred the sleep-in in front of City Hall last night as this pet skunk tugged at its leash to nose curiously at a hippie sleeping beside its owner
Phew incidents marred the sleep-in in front of City Hall last night as this pet skunk tugged at its leash to nose curiously at a hippie sleeping beside its owner

Phew incidents marred the sleep-in in front of City Hall last night as this pet skunk tugged at its leash to nose curiously at a hippie sleeping beside its owner

Date8/24/1967
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Original Toronto Star caption: Phew incidents marred the sleep-in in front of City Hall last night as this pet skunk tugged at its leash to nose curiously at a hippie sleeping beside its owner.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0008374F
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