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A Master in the art of balancing a full teacup on his knee, Sydney Newman, head of the National Film Board, yesterday ticked off a few of his achievem(...)
A Master in the art of balancing a full teacup on his knee, Sydney Newman, head of the National Film Board, yesterday ticked off a few of his achievem(...)

A Master in the art of balancing a full teacup on his knee, Sydney Newman, head of the National Film Board, yesterday ticked off a few of his achievem(...)

Date4/4/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: A Master in the art of balancing a full teacup on his knee, Sydney Newman, head of the National Film Board, yesterday ticked off a few of his achievements on a budget of $17 million, in an interview with The Star's Frank Rasky.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0070705F
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