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First the beer: Greenpeace protester John Willis, 19, was lured down from his smokestack perch by the offer of a cold beer and a hot shower
First the beer: Greenpeace protester John Willis, 19, was lured down from his smokestack perch by the offer of a cold beer and a hot shower

First the beer: Greenpeace protester John Willis, 19, was lured down from his smokestack perch by the offer of a cold beer and a hot shower

Date4/21/1982
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Original Toronto Star caption: First the beer: Greenpeace protester John Willis; 19; was lured down from his smokestack perch by the offer of a cold beer and a hot shower.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0120158F
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