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Grim situation: Tom Hoar, centre with beard and glasses, stands with supporters during last night's union local meeting
Grim situation: Tom Hoar, centre with beard and glasses, stands with supporters during last night's union local meeting

Grim situation: Tom Hoar, centre with beard and glasses, stands with supporters during last night's union local meeting

Date2/20/1992
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