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Explosion killed one man and injured three others in a restaurant in Toronto's Chinatown early today
Explosion killed one man and injured three others in a restaurant in Toronto's Chinatown early today

Explosion killed one man and injured three others in a restaurant in Toronto's Chinatown early today

Date5/4/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Explosion killed one man and injured three others in a restaurant in Toronto's Chinatown early today. Force of the blast blew out windows and damaged interior of Wah Kew Chop Suey House on Elizabeth St. Police and firemen searched the 10-storey building but no other victims were found. The three in hospital were listed as in satisfactory condition. Police believe bomb caused the blast.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0119714F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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