Bygones for March 9

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March 08, 2013 at 11:00 PM

News Tribune, March 9, 1973

RJR Foods Inc. is releasing some supervisors from Duluth's Chun King plant and is undertaking a study to determine the feasibility of operating a manufacturing plant in Duluth. RJR Foods acquired the Duluth Chun King plant in 1966 from Jeno F. Paulucci.

The Upper Great Lakes Regional Commission has approved funding for a feasibility study of a bi-state port authority for Duluth and Superior, it was announced yesterday. The goal is a better-managed port and an increase in foreign and domestic trade. News Tribune, March 9, 1993

Reach All Inc. of Duluth is working with San Francisco-based Pacific Gas & Electric Co. to develop a machine with robotic arms to work on overhead power lines. The device will be the first of its kind in the United States.

Parents of children in Washburn Elementary School yesterday asked Duluth school district officials not to close the school in June without better information about what will happen to students. The closing is part of a plan to save $1.5 million a year. Researched by the Reference & Information staff at the Duluth Public Library. Call (218) 730-4200/option 5 or click on Ask Us at www.duluth.lib.mn.us .

Bygones for March 9

News Tribune, March 9, 1973 RJR Foods Inc. is releasing some supervisors from Duluth's Chun King plant and is undertaking a study to determine the feasibility of operating a manufacturing plant in Duluth. RJR Foods acquired the Duluth Chun King p...