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William A. Wecker, General Motors of Canada president, points to an aerial photo of the new Oshawa plant which will step up production to 1,350 vehicles a day
William A. Wecker, General Motors of Canada president, points to an aerial photo of the new Oshawa plant which will step up production to 1,350 vehicles a day

William A. Wecker, General Motors of Canada president, points to an aerial photo of the new Oshawa plant which will step up production to 1,350 vehicles a day

Date6/12/1954
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Original Toronto Star caption: William A. Wecker; General Motors of Canada president; points to an aerial photo of the new Oshawa plant which will step up production to 1;350 vehicles a day.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0107265F
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