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Since the Soviets are committed to destroying 1,752 mobile missiles its a real case of turning swords into ploughshares
Since the Soviets are committed to destroying 1,752 mobile missiles its a real case of turning swords into ploughshares

Since the Soviets are committed to destroying 1,752 mobile missiles its a real case of turning swords into ploughshares

Date10/21/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: Since the Soviets are committed to destroying 1;752 mobile missiles its a real case of turning swords into ploughshares.
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Military minds are again turning to swords - this time for decoration rather than protection. In the past six months Paul Coates of Wilkinson Swords in Canada has sold more than 2,500 swords for the English company.
Military minds are again turning to swords - this time for decoration rather than protection. In the past six months Paul Coates of Wilkinson Swords in Canada has sold more than 2,500 swords for the English company.
5/31/1970
Metro Jews who just returned from Israel described the terror of the night as they hid in sealed hotel rooms wearing gas masks while missiles exploded nearby in Tel Aviv. We must understand here in this country the terror of the night, Howard English,
Metro Jews who just returned from Israel described the terror of the night as they hid in sealed hotel rooms wearing gas masks while missiles exploded nearby in Tel Aviv. We must understand here in this country the terror of the night, Howard English,
1/21/1991
Largest collection of Missiles in the world is one highlight of a tour of the Cape Kennedy Space Centre, now a major Florida tourist attraction. Daily(...)
Largest collection of Missiles in the world is one highlight of a tour of the Cape Kennedy Space Centre, now a major Florida tourist attraction. Daily(...)
12/23/1970
Swords Hotel, Front Street, Toronto, Ontario
Swords Hotel, Front Street, Toronto, Ontario
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Beating plowshares into swords is being done so rapidly in the U
Beating plowshares into swords is being done so rapidly in the U
5/30/1941
Vandals broke into the inuseum buildings at Old Fort York last night and stole old muskets, swords, and smashed doors, windows and a plate glass showc(...)
Vandals broke into the inuseum buildings at Old Fort York last night and stole old muskets, swords, and smashed doors, windows and a plate glass showc(...)
6/20/1942
Its a goal for the Soviets...Alexander Gusev ties scores at 5-5 late in third period. Goalie Gerry Cheevers sits on ice after blistering shot from blueline squared the series
Its a goal for the Soviets...Alexander Gusev ties scores at 5-5 late in third period. Goalie Gerry Cheevers sits on ice after blistering shot from blueline squared the series
9/23/1974
Spy agencies for the U.S., the Soviet Union and Burma used or tried to use him to learn about China, Daniel Gay says. Gay, a Burmese immigrant, said the Soviets wanted him to spy on Canada, too
Spy agencies for the U.S., the Soviet Union and Burma used or tried to use him to learn about China, Daniel Gay says. Gay, a Burmese immigrant, said the Soviets wanted him to spy on Canada, too
3/13/1975
A message to the Soviets. Scarbrough residents had a chance today to show their displeasure over the Soviet destruction of a Korean airliner last Thur(...)
A message to the Soviets. Scarbrough residents had a chance today to show their displeasure over the Soviet destruction of a Korean airliner last Thur(...)
9/9/1983
The old order changeth on Soviets' world hockey champions, but defenceman Valery Vasiliev remains a strong performer
The old order changeth on Soviets' world hockey champions, but defenceman Valery Vasiliev remains a strong performer
8/22/1981
Harold Ballard: He's not thrilled that Soviets may play in the NHL
Harold Ballard: He's not thrilled that Soviets may play in the NHL
1/18/1986
Famous photo: Scotty Morrison (left) and Frank Lennon with Lennon's photo of the celebration following Paul Henderson's big goal against the Soviets in '72
Famous photo: Scotty Morrison (left) and Frank Lennon with Lennon's photo of the celebration following Paul Henderson's big goal against the Soviets in '72
11/13/1991