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He's 'The happy man'
He's 'The happy man'

He's 'The happy man'

Date11/20/1970
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0130794F
Sammy Baird is police chief of Campbellford and a Big Man there since he stood off an angry mob and caused the Riot Act to be read to avoid violence at the jailhouse. But he's also abused by many people-like the ones who covered the town's population sign he's holding with obscenities.
Sammy Baird is police chief of Campbellford and a Big Man there since he stood off an angry mob and caused the Riot Act to be read to avoid violence at the jailhouse. But he's also abused by many people-like the ones who covered the town's population sign he's holding with obscenities.
4/20/1968
Winner at last: Frank Kiss, 80, who was left out of his 79-year-old wife's will, says he's so happy that a Supreme Court judge has awarded him a share in her $240,000 estate
Winner at last: Frank Kiss, 80, who was left out of his 79-year-old wife's will, says he's so happy that a Supreme Court judge has awarded him a share in her $240,000 estate
10/17/1980
He's not overweight but advertising man Ken Borden says that's only because you don't get fat just tasting. Cooking is more than a hobby for him - he's already taken seven different night courses and says these courses aren't work, they're fun.
He's not overweight but advertising man Ken Borden says that's only because you don't get fat just tasting. Cooking is more than a hobby for him - he's already taken seven different night courses and says these courses aren't work, they're fun.
9/6/1979
A man from Bombay acquitted of charges he smuggled drugs into Canada says he's looking forward to seeing what Canada is like outside a prison cell
A man from Bombay acquitted of charges he smuggled drugs into Canada says he's looking forward to seeing what Canada is like outside a prison cell
3/30/1988
Man at work: Now that Douglas Peters of Scarborough has his first invention on the market, a leg-rest to help people with back problems, he's back in his workshop developing new ideas
Man at work: Now that Douglas Peters of Scarborough has his first invention on the market, a leg-rest to help people with back problems, he's back in his workshop developing new ideas
3/13/1984
Man in charge: Lloyd Berney, 63, TTC's chief general manager of operations, retires today after 39 years with the transit system. He's proud of the TTC's safety record.
Man in charge: Lloyd Berney, 63, TTC's chief general manager of operations, retires today after 39 years with the transit system. He's proud of the TTC's safety record.
6/29/1988
Richard Lightbown. He's man of action
Richard Lightbown. He's man of action
5/19/1969
He's got the edge: Vic Paraninfo of Aurora is all set for his annual one-man crusade against arthritis
He's got the edge: Vic Paraninfo of Aurora is all set for his annual one-man crusade against arthritis
1/31/1984
Antique scales are simply office decoration for lawyer James DaCosta, but they are likely to be regarded as very real sales of justice by his visitors. DaCosta, 46, becomes top enforcement officer for the Ontario Securities Commission in September - the man in charge of keeping Bay Streeters in line. He's been a specialist in mining and securities law for many years.
Antique scales are simply office decoration for lawyer James DaCosta, but they are likely to be regarded as very real sales of justice by his visitors. DaCosta, 46, becomes top enforcement officer for the Ontario Securities Commission in September - the man in charge of keeping Bay Streeters in line. He's been a specialist in mining and securities law for many years.
7/29/1975
He's a proud man, no Ralph Nash would rather work for a pittance than go on welfare to support his 20-year-old pregnant wife, Sharon, and two children, Billy 2, and Kathy 1
He's a proud man, no Ralph Nash would rather work for a pittance than go on welfare to support his 20-year-old pregnant wife, Sharon, and two children, Billy 2, and Kathy 1
3/9/1970
A star is born: Ivan Neville proved at the Forum Tuesday night that he's his own man when it comes to style.
A star is born: Ivan Neville proved at the Forum Tuesday night that he's his own man when it comes to style.
5/21/1991
Happy man: Relaxing in his Erindale College office, Archie French, umpire, hockey trainer and amateur social worker, holds the papier-mache head that captures his zany smile.
Happy man: Relaxing in his Erindale College office, Archie French, umpire, hockey trainer and amateur social worker, holds the papier-mache head that captures his zany smile.
9/9/1985