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Bad news: Saddened General Tire workers in Barrie reflect during their work break on the announcement of the closing down of their plant next month, a move which will throw almost 900 out of work
Bad news: Saddened General Tire workers in Barrie reflect during their work break on the announcement of the closing down of their plant next month, a move which will throw almost 900 out of work

Bad news: Saddened General Tire workers in Barrie reflect during their work break on the announcement of the closing down of their plant next month, a move which will throw almost 900 out of work

Date9/4/1991
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Original Toronto Star caption: Bad news: Saddened General Tire workers in Barrie reflect during their work break on the announcement of the closing down of their plant next month; a move which will throw almost 900 out of work.
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0018539F
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