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Activist loses, Beaches-Woodbine Liberal and disabled activist Beryl Potter is hugged by Patrick Johnston after being defeated by the NDP's Frances Lankin
Activist loses, Beaches-Woodbine Liberal and disabled activist Beryl Potter is hugged by Patrick Johnston after being defeated by the NDP's Frances Lankin

Activist loses, Beaches-Woodbine Liberal and disabled activist Beryl Potter is hugged by Patrick Johnston after being defeated by the NDP's Frances Lankin

Date9/6/1990
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Original Toronto Star caption: Activist loses, Beaches-Woodbine Liberal and disabled activist Beryl Potter is hugged by Patrick Johnston after being defeated by the NDP's Frances Lankin.
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