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Premier won't back mayoral candidate
Premier won't back mayoral candidate

Premier won't back mayoral candidate

Date12/1/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Premier won't back mayoral candidate. Premier William Davis told students at Upper Canada College yesterday that he can't and won't say which candidate he favors in Toronto's mayoralty race, but that no matter who wins, it won't influence the government's
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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_0042448F
Country:Canada
Province or state:Ontario
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