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Eight-legged pal: Although most people would think having a tarantula on their head is too close for comfort, pet shop manager John Henrich doesn't seem to mind at all
Eight-legged pal: Although most people would think having a tarantula on their head is too close for comfort, pet shop manager John Henrich doesn't seem to mind at all

Eight-legged pal: Although most people would think having a tarantula on their head is too close for comfort, pet shop manager John Henrich doesn't seem to mind at all

Date4/1/1982
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H. S, (Stan) Bond won't retire although he'll soon be 94. He's too old to renew his driver's license so makes his sales calls via bus and streetcar. Bond thinks today's company managers would do a better job if they were given bonuses for boosting profits. His customer say he knows merchandise well.
H. S, (Stan) Bond won't retire although he'll soon be 94. He's too old to renew his driver's license so makes his sales calls via bus and streetcar. Bond thinks today's company managers would do a better job if they were given bonuses for boosting profits. His customer say he knows merchandise well.
1/4/1973
Startled motorists think be's outs when they bear security man Mark Carter sitting at a stoplight, singing and clicking his fingers, but most drive off with a smile. Mark, a 26-year-old native of Barbados, feels Metro people are much too glum and take life too seriously. You start singing, you feel better, he says.
Startled motorists think be's outs when they bear security man Mark Carter sitting at a stoplight, singing and clicking his fingers, but most drive off with a smile. Mark, a 26-year-old native of Barbados, feels Metro people are much too glum and take life too seriously. You start singing, you feel better, he says.
6/1/1977
Scary business: Two-year-old Ilana Kirsh hangs on to her hat and doesn't seem keen on getting too close to the scarecrows sprouting at one of many Harborfront events
Scary business: Two-year-old Ilana Kirsh hangs on to her hat and doesn't seem keen on getting too close to the scarecrows sprouting at one of many Harborfront events
10/8/1984
Taxes are too high: Most people would agree with Charles Pelletier, new president of the Canadian Tax Foundation, on that
Taxes are too high: Most people would agree with Charles Pelletier, new president of the Canadian Tax Foundation, on that
4/14/1981
Joe Labobe is No. 2. But he doesn't seem to try too hard
Joe Labobe is No. 2. But he doesn't seem to try too hard
9/21/1976
Lynne Kiddey, 10, doesn't seem to all unhappy about having a teeth straightener fitted by Dr. Ron Teitler and Diane Bagnell, a registered nurse. Altho(...)
Lynne Kiddey, 10, doesn't seem to all unhappy about having a teeth straightener fitted by Dr. Ron Teitler and Diane Bagnell, a registered nurse. Altho(...)
1/31/1974
Nipper and pals: John and Mary Black are the proprietors of One More Time, a musical nostalgia shop on King Street West, and, appropriately enough, their mascot is Nipper, the symbol for the old RCA Victor company.
Nipper and pals: John and Mary Black are the proprietors of One More Time, a musical nostalgia shop on King Street West, and, appropriately enough, their mascot is Nipper, the symbol for the old RCA Victor company.
9/5/1979
Tarantula Spider is examined by David Barr, head of entomology and invertebrate zoology
Tarantula Spider is examined by David Barr, head of entomology and invertebrate zoology
4/14/1978
Sometimes called the most powerful man in Toronto, because he can get things fixed fast, works commissioner Ray Bremner says he doesn't play politics with city aidermen: 'I would never try to get a politician through his constituents.'
Sometimes called the most powerful man in Toronto, because he can get things fixed fast, works commissioner Ray Bremner says he doesn't play politics with city aidermen: 'I would never try to get a politician through his constituents.'
1/21/1985
Relaxing in Venetian splendor of their formal living room are Victor Biasi and Richard, 10. Because Victor has lived in Venice most of his life, practically all the furniture in the room has been imported from Italy. Although the home on Glenview Ave. in North Toronto looks English on the outside, inside it is transformed into a touch of Venice transported to Toronto.
Relaxing in Venetian splendor of their formal living room are Victor Biasi and Richard, 10. Because Victor has lived in Venice most of his life, practically all the furniture in the room has been imported from Italy. Although the home on Glenview Ave. in North Toronto looks English on the outside, inside it is transformed into a touch of Venice transported to Toronto.
5/27/1971
In most countries, traditions are being broken, says Canadian philosopher Raymond Klibansky. People's minds are being molded.
In most countries, traditions are being broken, says Canadian philosopher Raymond Klibansky. People's minds are being molded.
5/30/1974
Still fresh-faced at 32, singer Mary Lou Collins doesn't mind never having caught the elusive butterfly of super-stardom. Now she has plans to study film and television direction at Ryerson
Still fresh-faced at 32, singer Mary Lou Collins doesn't mind never having caught the elusive butterfly of super-stardom. Now she has plans to study film and television direction at Ryerson
3/1/1977