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John Gillespie retired as staff superintendent with the Metro Tronto police in 1972.
John Gillespie retired as staff superintendent with the Metro Tronto police in 1972.

John Gillespie retired as staff superintendent with the Metro Tronto police in 1972.

Date2/13/1973
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Retired Metro police superintendent John Gillespie, realxing with his grandson, Christopher Orr, above, says in letter that police officers of even citizens are not adequately protected under one-man patrol system. It is acceptable only by daylight, he sa
Retired Metro police superintendent John Gillespie, realxing with his grandson, Christopher Orr, above, says in letter that police officers of even citizens are not adequately protected under one-man patrol system. It is acceptable only by daylight, he sa
2/13/1973
Yule present: Andrew Igneczi, centre, whose wife was injured in a an apartment fire, recives a cheque for $500 from Metro police Staff Sergeant Bill Paterson left,, and platoon A of the police radio operators
Yule present: Andrew Igneczi, centre, whose wife was injured in a an apartment fire, recives a cheque for $500 from Metro police Staff Sergeant Bill Paterson left,, and platoon A of the police radio operators
12/9/1990
Sheraton centre has been flooded with applications from staff to work night parking shift after cashier Abdul Mohammed got 1972 car as tip from a frustrated owner who couldn't get it to start
Sheraton centre has been flooded with applications from staff to work night parking shift after cashier Abdul Mohammed got 1972 car as tip from a frustrated owner who couldn't get it to start
3/10/1978
Counterfeit rides: Staff Sgt. Roy Fast with TTC tickets seized during an investigation into what police say was a major ring distributing the tickets in Metro.
Counterfeit rides: Staff Sgt. Roy Fast with TTC tickets seized during an investigation into what police say was a major ring distributing the tickets in Metro.
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Posing as a 35-year-old Forest Hill married woman seeking a private adoption, Star staff writer, Doris Hopper, chats with Metro Lawyer Irving Copeland in his office. Copeland said he has handled 1,400 private adoptions in 18 years of practice as a lawyer as a lawyer and charges fees of $800 to $1,000 for his services. He said he has travelled widely to bring babies to Metro. I've travelled as far as St. John's and Vancouver. he said.
Posing as a 35-year-old Forest Hill married woman seeking a private adoption, Star staff writer, Doris Hopper, chats with Metro Lawyer Irving Copeland in his office. Copeland said he has handled 1,400 private adoptions in 18 years of practice as a lawyer as a lawyer and charges fees of $800 to $1,000 for his services. He said he has travelled widely to bring babies to Metro. I've travelled as far as St. John's and Vancouver. he said.
3/23/1978
Seniors' band: Retired neurologist Dr. John Maxwell, 80, leader of Dr. John's Big Band Sound, poses with his quitar in front of a wall in his home covered with record album covers. The 16-piece band - alll but two of the members are retired - plays for seniors and at chartiable events.
Seniors' band: Retired neurologist Dr. John Maxwell, 80, leader of Dr. John's Big Band Sound, poses with his quitar in front of a wall in his home covered with record album covers. The 16-piece band - alll but two of the members are retired - plays for seniors and at chartiable events.
11/5/1986
Big Job: Metro police Staff Superintendent Grant Waddell faces many different tasks as head of the beleaguered Niagara Region police force
Big Job: Metro police Staff Superintendent Grant Waddell faces many different tasks as head of the beleaguered Niagara Region police force
1/28/1993
Arthur Keay, a retired veteran of the Toronto police force, suggests a policeman should use his boots and his club more often than he does.
Arthur Keay, a retired veteran of the Toronto police force, suggests a policeman should use his boots and his club more often than he does.
8/27/1970
Proud centenarian: Retired Toronto police sergeant James McCrackan, with great-granddaughter Kartie Arnett, 4, celebrates his 100th birthday Wednesday
Proud centenarian: Retired Toronto police sergeant James McCrackan, with great-granddaughter Kartie Arnett, 4, celebrates his 100th birthday Wednesday
3/8/1992
Kisses goodbye: Retiring as Metro solicitor after 33 years, Alex Joy gets a friendly send off yesterday from Winnifred Coatsworth (left), his former secretary for 23 years, and Murdina Strutt, who took her place when she retired two years ago
Kisses goodbye: Retiring as Metro solicitor after 33 years, Alex Joy gets a friendly send off yesterday from Winnifred Coatsworth (left), his former secretary for 23 years, and Murdina Strutt, who took her place when she retired two years ago
4/30/1986
Eyes... right! Not lacking for admirers, Fred Lewis, 55, is all spit and polish in World War I cavalry sergeant's uniform as he marches on Saturday in the Royal Canadian Legion's walkathon to raise $25,000 for the Metro Toronto Legion Lodge. Lewis, who retired in 1971 after 33 years in the army, acquired the uniform during his travels and wore it to publicize Legion's 50th anniversary. Claire (left) and Lori McMahon were comrades-in-arms.
Eyes... right! Not lacking for admirers, Fred Lewis, 55, is all spit and polish in World War I cavalry sergeant's uniform as he marches on Saturday in the Royal Canadian Legion's walkathon to raise $25,000 for the Metro Toronto Legion Lodge. Lewis, who retired in 1971 after 33 years in the army, acquired the uniform during his travels and wore it to publicize Legion's 50th anniversary. Claire (left) and Lori McMahon were comrades-in-arms.
5/30/1976
Des Burge: New communications director of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto retired last week as spokesman for the Metro Separate School Board. He helped guide the board during the controversial extension of provincial funding to Catholic high schools.
Des Burge: New communications director of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto retired last week as spokesman for the Metro Separate School Board. He helped guide the board during the controversial extension of provincial funding to Catholic high schools.
12/29/1983