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Trying to Reach his wife, whose body was buried under debris of explosion-shattered building on St
Trying to Reach his wife, whose body was buried under debris of explosion-shattered building on St

Trying to Reach his wife, whose body was buried under debris of explosion-shattered building on St

Date3/18/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Trying to Reach his wife; whose body was buried under debris of explosion-shattered building on St. Clair Ave.; Steve Simone; 50; is held back by police Saturday. I knew she was there. . . I wanted to find her; I would have died there but I have to live for my kids; he said.
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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_0006220F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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