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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated October 15, 1958 reads "Asst. Chief Harry Gross, center, of Van Nuys Fire Station 39, accepts citation to Los Angeles Fire Department from Douglas Wright, left, president, San Fernando Valley Association of Insurance Agents, Bill Van Dusen, accident prevention chairman. Department was lauded for reducing fire losses despite increase in Valley population. Award was groups' Fire Prevention Week project."
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