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Bill Lidstone: Deputy commissioner, 57, officially retires from provincial police today
Bill Lidstone: Deputy commissioner, 57, officially retires from provincial police today

Bill Lidstone: Deputy commissioner, 57, officially retires from provincial police today

Date8/28/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: Bill Lidstone: Deputy commissioner, 57, officially retires from provincial police today.
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