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Mr. and Mrs. William G. Carter sip their first-ever glasses of champagne today after learning of their $25,000 win in the Irish Sweepstakes. For milkm(...)
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Carter sip their first-ever glasses of champagne today after learning of their $25,000 win in the Irish Sweepstakes. For milkm(...)

Mr. and Mrs. William G. Carter sip their first-ever glasses of champagne today after learning of their $25,000 win in the Irish Sweepstakes. For milkm(...)

Date6/29/1968
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Original Toronto Star caption: Mr. and Mrs. William G. Carter sip their first-ever glasses of champagne today after learning of their $25;000 win in the Irish Sweepstakes. For milkman Bill and his wife; the third-place prize on Val d'Oste is a dream come true. They plan to invest the money in the house they have always wanted.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0024818F
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