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In the 1980s, it has become the plague for which there is no cure and no escape short of opting out of society
In the 1980s, it has become the plague for which there is no cure and no escape short of opting out of society

In the 1980s, it has become the plague for which there is no cure and no escape short of opting out of society

Date5/28/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: In the 1980s, it has become the plague for which there is no cure and no escape short of opting out of society. And it's getting worse?
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0003258F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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