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Laboratory technician with the LCBO for eight years, Ian Lockhart, is testing for any impurities in wine before new brand goes on sale in any of 406 L(...)

Date4/14/1969

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Goode, Jeff (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Laboratory technician with the LCBO for eight years; Ian Lockhart; is testing for any impurities in wine before new brand goes on sale in any of 406 LCBO stores. Government-owned system maintains check on all listings. Lab workers get so samples. Tasting room is next door for outside palate-testers. Liquor and beer volume in Ontario is ahead of any other single mass merchandiser.

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