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Digital Archives | May 4, 1979 | 2:44

The suburbs: opinions from the mall

Teenagers, parents and other Scarborough residents sum up suburban living.

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Digital Archives The suburbs: opinions from the mall May 4, 1979 | 2:44Teenagers, parents and other Scarborough residents sum up suburban living.

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