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Friendly Phil' on the aid. Mayor Givens, as ''Friendly Phil, your country music disc jockey,'' goes on the air from Richmond Hill's CFGM today to plac(...)
Friendly Phil' on the aid. Mayor Givens, as ''Friendly Phil, your country music disc jockey,'' goes on the air from Richmond Hill's CFGM today to plac(...)

Friendly Phil' on the aid. Mayor Givens, as ''Friendly Phil, your country music disc jockey,'' goes on the air from Richmond Hill's CFGM today to plac(...)

Date3/25/1964
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Original Toronto Star caption: Friendly Phil' on the aid. Mayor Givens, as ''Friendly Phil, your country music disc jockey,'' goes on the air from Richmond Hill's CFGM today to placate 18,000 fans irked at his criticism of Don Messer's music. With him is the regular CFGM disc jockey, Bob Staton (right).
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0050193F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
Region or district:York (Ont. : Regional municipality)
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