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He's taking a beating in the price war between the giant supermarkets, says grocer Jan Forrest, partner in store on Yonge St. in North York. He holds (...)
He's taking a beating in the price war between the giant supermarkets, says grocer Jan Forrest, partner in store on Yonge St. in North York. He holds (...)

He's taking a beating in the price war between the giant supermarkets, says grocer Jan Forrest, partner in store on Yonge St. in North York. He holds (...)

Date11/16/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: He's taking a beating in the price war between the giant supermarkets; says grocer Jan Forrest; partner in store on Yonge St. in North York. He holds a name brand macaroni dinner supermarkets are retailing at less than his cost.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0015214F
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