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Shattered wreckage of a car rented by Arthur Roman, of Thornhill, is examined by detective Sgt

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Shattered wreckage of a car rented by Arthur Roman, of Thornhill, is examined by detective Sgt

Date7/22/1970

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Dutton, Don (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Shattered wreckage of a car rented by Arthur Roman; of Thornhill; is examined by detective Sgt. Vic Henderson; of the Metro police bomb squad; after it was ripped apart by two explosions. Parts of the Cadillac Eldorado were scattered 300 feet along Leslie St. last night; but Roman jumped out; escaping injury.

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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_0006317F

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Markham

Neighbourhood:Thornhill (Vaughan and Markham, Ontario)

Province or state:Ontario

Region or district:York (Ont. : Regional municipality)

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