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Had close call: Stephen Schumacker, friend of blind subway accident victim Rebecca Noble, stands next to a platform
Had close call: Stephen Schumacker, friend of blind subway accident victim Rebecca Noble, stands next to a platform

Had close call: Stephen Schumacker, friend of blind subway accident victim Rebecca Noble, stands next to a platform

Date6/20/1990
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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_0133438F
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Veterinarian Dr. Stephen Penzvalto, 65, rides his hog on his rounds in Muskola. And he uses the motorcycle in his leisure time, too. He's had one accident in 51 years of riding - a motorcycle fell over on him.
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