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Tony Derose: Supersalesman in cars says his regular customers know he won't try to take advantage of them. He tries to do the best he can both for the customer and the boss.
Tony Derose: Supersalesman in cars says his regular customers know he won't try to take advantage of them. He tries to do the best he can both for the customer and the boss.

Tony Derose: Supersalesman in cars says his regular customers know he won't try to take advantage of them. He tries to do the best he can both for the customer and the boss.

Date9/16/1982
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0126616F
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