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Medical Insurance problems, especially those of people not previously covered by Ontario Medical Insurance Plan, are discussed by nurse Averie Wells
Medical Insurance problems, especially those of people not previously covered by Ontario Medical Insurance Plan, are discussed by nurse Averie Wells

Medical Insurance problems, especially those of people not previously covered by Ontario Medical Insurance Plan, are discussed by nurse Averie Wells

Date4/20/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: Medical Insurance problems; especially those of people not previously covered by Ontario Medical Insurance Plan; are discussed by nurse Averie Wells.
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