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The fight against big government is carried into print by the National Citizens' Coalition, a London-based organization
The fight against big government is carried into print by the National Citizens' Coalition, a London-based organization

The fight against big government is carried into print by the National Citizens' Coalition, a London-based organization

Date1/27/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: The fight against big government is carried into print by the National Citizens' Coalition, a London-based organization. Colin Brown, head of the group, is shown with ads from two of its campaigns against government spending. Other organizations have advertised against such things as the killing of seals and wage and price controls.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0034726F
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