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A lower dollar helped Westeel-Rosco land a U.S. contract. Bill Smart is works manager
A lower dollar helped Westeel-Rosco land a U.S. contract. Bill Smart is works manager

A lower dollar helped Westeel-Rosco land a U.S. contract. Bill Smart is works manager

Date11/3/1978
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0133959F
In the forefront of word-processing technology, Stephen Dorsey's Micom Data Systems Ltd. has landed a contract for the U.S. space program. The tiny Montreal-based company, with sales last year of under $2 million competes on world markets against such heavyweights as IBM and Xerox.
In the forefront of word-processing technology, Stephen Dorsey's Micom Data Systems Ltd. has landed a contract for the U.S. space program. The tiny Montreal-based company, with sales last year of under $2 million competes on world markets against such heavyweights as IBM and Xerox.
10/5/1977
Jayson Myers, with manufacturers' association, wants 78 cent (U.S.) dollar.
Jayson Myers, with manufacturers' association, wants 78 cent (U.S.) dollar.
11/29/1991
Fingers crossed: Bill Sheffield, CNE assistant works manager, is hopeful that weatherman will lend a helping hand so his crew can produce good playing field at CNE Stadium both for upcoming playoffs and Grey Cup game Nov
Fingers crossed: Bill Sheffield, CNE assistant works manager, is hopeful that weatherman will lend a helping hand so his crew can produce good playing field at CNE Stadium both for upcoming playoffs and Grey Cup game Nov
11/2/1970
Dollar dispenser: Morley Hall's invention works like this: Put in 8 new dollar coins ù easily identified by the loon ù and then flick them out with your thumb
Dollar dispenser: Morley Hall's invention works like this: Put in 8 new dollar coins ù easily identified by the loon ù and then flick them out with your thumb
10/7/1987
Architect Irving Grossman has known artist most of his life and because of these contracts most of the works in his personal collection are pieces that have been created by very close friends
Architect Irving Grossman has known artist most of his life and because of these contracts most of the works in his personal collection are pieces that have been created by very close friends
1/27/1967
About this bill?: Herb Cohen bargains with owner-chef Eddy Marlet of Seniors Dining Nook about his dinner bill. He didn't reveal who won. Cohen was the consultant who successfully negotiated release for U.S. hostages in Iran.
About this bill?: Herb Cohen bargains with owner-chef Eddy Marlet of Seniors Dining Nook about his dinner bill. He didn't reveal who won. Cohen was the consultant who successfully negotiated release for U.S. hostages in Iran.
2/20/1981
Grass guru: Purdue University professor Bill Daniel invented the Prescription Athletic Turf (Pat) system, a sophisticated method of growing grass used in several U.S. stadiums.
Grass guru: Purdue University professor Bill Daniel invented the Prescription Athletic Turf (Pat) system, a sophisticated method of growing grass used in several U.S. stadiums.
2/21/1987
Gamble pays off: Bill Fritz, president of Associated National Couriers, gambled his savings to set up a national network of independent couriers to challenge the post office and large U.S. courier services with a promise of on time delivery.
Gamble pays off: Bill Fritz, president of Associated National Couriers, gambled his savings to set up a national network of independent couriers to challenge the post office and large U.S. courier services with a promise of on time delivery.
10/23/1986
Owed $50,000: Printer Bill Silvera: Drabinsky promised that if we took 50 cents on the dollar he'd guarantee printing work for the next festival
Owed $50,000: Printer Bill Silvera: Drabinsky promised that if we took 50 cents on the dollar he'd guarantee printing work for the next festival
8/13/1982
Dr. Murray fisher is directing research of diseases of the liver at the University of Toronto a graduate of the U of T, he did post-graduat work and research in Britain and the U.S. before returning to his alma mater. Recently the Canadian Hepatic Foundat
Dr. Murray fisher is directing research of diseases of the liver at the University of Toronto a graduate of the U of T, he did post-graduat work and research in Britain and the U.S. before returning to his alma mater. Recently the Canadian Hepatic Foundat
6/29/1971
Life's work: Tom Creber stands amid a selection of monuments at Hilltop Memories in Richmond Hill where he now works as manager. The 77-year-old monument-maker has been in the business since the age of 14 when he started out as a tool sharpener.
Life's work: Tom Creber stands amid a selection of monuments at Hilltop Memories in Richmond Hill where he now works as manager. The 77-year-old monument-maker has been in the business since the age of 14 when he started out as a tool sharpener.
9/30/1982
It works: John O'Neil, plant manager at Custom Cryogenics in Pickering
It works: John O'Neil, plant manager at Custom Cryogenics in Pickering
6/23/1981