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Toronto jail guard William Stafford confronts Metro Police Sgt
Toronto jail guard William Stafford confronts Metro Police Sgt

Toronto jail guard William Stafford confronts Metro Police Sgt

Date5/29/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Toronto jail guard William Stafford confronts Metro Police Sgt. John Milakovich yesterday during a one-hour walkout by 35 of the guards in an attempt to get two fired guards rehired. Correctional Services Minister Richard Potter told the Legislature the two guards would not be rehired or given a new hearing.
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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_0011169F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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