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Firebomb Explodes in Airport locker, Mississauga detectives search the lockers at Toronto International Airport departure area, where a firebomb explo(...)

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Firebomb Explodes in Airport locker, Mississauga detectives search the lockers at Toronto International Airport departure area, where a firebomb explo(...)

Date4/9/1971

Names

Norris, Dave (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Firebomb Explodes in Airport locker; Mississauga detectives search the lockers at Toronto International Airport departure area; where a firebomb exploded yesterday. Area was filled with yellow smoke; from the bomb made from a glass bottle; dry cell battery and timer; but damage to lockers was minor.

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GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto

GeographyProvince stateOntario

GeographyCountryCanada

Medium

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Object NumberTSPA_0119711F

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