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Police Chief Harold Adamson talks with newsmen before kidnappers freed Marilyn Lastman
Police Chief Harold Adamson talks with newsmen before kidnappers freed Marilyn Lastman

Police Chief Harold Adamson talks with newsmen before kidnappers freed Marilyn Lastman

Date1/15/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Police Chief Harold Adamson talks with newsmen before kidnappers freed Marilyn Lastman. They didn't harm her but it was a terrible strain, he said later.
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Marilyn Lastman (right), the wife of North York Mayor Mel Lastman, returns home yesterday from York-Finch General Hospital, where she had check-up after her release by kidnappers
Marilyn Lastman (right), the wife of North York Mayor Mel Lastman, returns home yesterday from York-Finch General Hospital, where she had check-up after her release by kidnappers
1/16/1973
Metro police chief Harold Adamson (rear) talks to reporters moments after a suspect in downtown Toronto hostage-taking siege was captured last Monday.(...)
Metro police chief Harold Adamson (rear) talks to reporters moments after a suspect in downtown Toronto hostage-taking siege was captured last Monday.(...)
3/21/1977
Police chief Harold Adamson (right) talks with Constable Harry Burridge who was shot Saturday night as he and his partner drove home from work, in uni(...)
Police chief Harold Adamson (right) talks with Constable Harry Burridge who was shot Saturday night as he and his partner drove home from work, in uni(...)
2/4/1973
Site: Brightly lit Canadian Pavilion at Expo 67 site before kidnappers left by helicopter
Site: Brightly lit Canadian Pavilion at Expo 67 site before kidnappers left by helicopter
12/3/1970
David Humphrey: Criminal lawyer asks kidnappers to name intermediary and begin negotiations to free millionarie
David Humphrey: Criminal lawyer asks kidnappers to name intermediary and begin negotiations to free millionarie
9/2/1979
A direct appeal to Police Chief Harold Adamson (above) for action before public support for Metro Police disintegrates, was made by Mr. Justice Donald(...)
A direct appeal to Police Chief Harold Adamson (above) for action before public support for Metro Police disintegrates, was made by Mr. Justice Donald(...)
9/4/1975
Police Chief Harold Adamson, He'll appear before North York Council
Police Chief Harold Adamson, He'll appear before North York Council
2/20/1979
Accused kidnappers: A uniformed policeman escorts Ralph Cameron, left, and kidnap victim's former boyfriend, Gary Adams, into Whitby court today aided by a plainclothes detective
Accused kidnappers: A uniformed policeman escorts Ralph Cameron, left, and kidnap victim's former boyfriend, Gary Adams, into Whitby court today aided by a plainclothes detective
9/16/1969
Police Chief Harold Adamson holds umbrella over his son, police constable Edward Adamson, and his new bride, the former Linda Daviduke, as they leave (...)
Police Chief Harold Adamson holds umbrella over his son, police constable Edward Adamson, and his new bride, the former Linda Daviduke, as they leave (...)
5/2/1971
Metro Police Chief Harold Adamson ended more than 40 years' police service, 10 of them as chief, when he resigned today
Metro Police Chief Harold Adamson ended more than 40 years' police service, 10 of them as chief, when he resigned today
4/5/1979
Congratulations: Police Chief Harold Adamson (right) toasts his successor, Deputy Chief Jack Ackroyd, after announcing retirement as head of the 6,000-member department
Congratulations: Police Chief Harold Adamson (right) toasts his successor, Deputy Chief Jack Ackroyd, after announcing retirement as head of the 6,000-member department
3/12/1980
Metro's new police chief, Harold Adamson, will take over retiring Chief James Mackey's duties on June 1
Metro's new police chief, Harold Adamson, will take over retiring Chief James Mackey's duties on June 1
3/9/1970