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During this season police are manning over 20 spot check points to safeguard our roads against drunken drivers
During this season police are manning over 20 spot check points to safeguard our roads against drunken drivers

During this season police are manning over 20 spot check points to safeguard our roads against drunken drivers

Date1/7/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: During this season police are manning over 20 spot check points to safeguard our roads against drunken drivers
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0114281F
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