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Underground Newspaper Cover: Spokane Natural
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Cover of "Spokane Natural," an underground newspaper, depicting lightbulb form, comprised of a man's face, a landscape, and other elements. "lns, ups" in upper left stands for Underground Press Syndicate and Liberation News Service.
November 22, 1968
Kensok, Steve
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W013JNZ
WHi 50259
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