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Simon Fowler, whose West Coast company distributes Stock Block, shows off the Toronto version.
Simon Fowler, whose West Coast company distributes Stock Block, shows off the Toronto version.

Simon Fowler, whose West Coast company distributes Stock Block, shows off the Toronto version.

Date6/4/1980
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0127417F
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George Priftis Distributes a hand-held magnifying device that allows partially sighted people to read and write.
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James D. Robinson III, chairman of New York based American Express Co., pictured at the Toronto Stock Exchange where his company's shares were listed for the first time yesterday. The firm is currently facing a challenge to its domination of the travellers' cheque market from Visa and Master Charge, whose credit cards dominate the international bank card scene. Master Charge hopes to be in the business by next May and Visa will make a decision shortly.
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