Bygones for April 7

By news@duluthnewstribune.com

April 06, 2012 at 11:00 PM

News Tribune

April 7, 1972

Officials of Auto-Train Inc., a firm that provides train transportation for people and their automobiles, are interested in a possible Chicago-to-Duluth route, said Jeno F. Paulucci. The new route is feasible because of the region's current lack of passenger train service.

The seventh annual Arrowhead Home Show opened yesterday in the Duluth Arena before 1,500 people, the largest opening night since its inception. A stage show features three performers from the Lawrence Welk show and Johnny O'Brien, comedian and harmonica player.

News Tribune

April 7, 1992

St. Mary's Medical Center will probably lay off employees next month because of unexpected losses in revenue, hospital officials said yesterday. The hospital fell behind about $200,000 in January and February, and managers are investigating the cause.

A plan to convert the Duluth school district's Central Administration Building into a new home for Washington Middle School is causing some confusion in the community. The plan would keep Central High School open but would close Woodland Middle School.

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Bygones for April 7

News Tribune April 7, 1972 Officials of Auto-Train Inc., a firm that provides train transportation for people and their automobiles, are interested in a possible Chicago-to-Duluth route, said Jeno F. Paulucci. The new route is feasible because of...