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In a one-woman campaign, pharmacist Roza Berkowitz gets signature of customer George Hollett, of Jane St
In a one-woman campaign, pharmacist Roza Berkowitz gets signature of customer George Hollett, of Jane St

In a one-woman campaign, pharmacist Roza Berkowitz gets signature of customer George Hollett, of Jane St

Date12/2/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: In a one-woman campaign; pharmacist Roza Berkowitz gets signature of customer George Hollett; of Jane St.; on petition opposing British takeover of Canada's two largest retail drug chains; Koffler Stores (Shoppers Drug Mart) and G. Tamblyn. She fears pricing by big chains could force some independent drug stores out of business. Koffler sale has not been finalized.
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