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Mr. Towers

A powerful journalist for The Jupiter newspaper.

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Also known as Tom Towers, the indefatigable Mr. Towers

First appearance: xliii mr and mrs quiverful are made happy mr slope is encouraged by the press

Mr. Towers first appears in 0042 xliii mr and mrs quiverful are made happy mr slope is encouraged by the press.

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