Bygones for October 13, 2011

By news@duluthnewstribune.com

October 12, 2011 at 11:00 PM

News Tribune

Oct. 13, 1971

Duluth City Councilman Robert J. LaPine last night urged strong action to keep all city fire stations open. The Duluth Fire Fighters Union last week recommended that their membership refuse to work at three stations because of unsafe staffing levels.

Lois Miller, principal cellist of the Duluth Symphony, has been selected to play in the new World Symphony Orchestra, which Arthur Fiedler will conduct in three concerts this month. The orchestra contains musicians from 26 states and 58 countries. News Tribune

Oct. 13, 1991

Alex Laveau, a Carlton County commissioner, died yesterday after giving a speech dedicating a new scenic overlook on Minnesota Highway 23 near Wrenshall. Laveau, a World War II veteran, was instrumental in getting the veterans memorial overlook built.

With the mayoral election four weeks away, no burning issues seem to have ignited Duluth voters. Supporters of Gary Doty favor him for his leadership style, while John Fedo backers base their support on his record of achievements. 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 October 13, 2011

News Tribune Oct. 13, 1971 Duluth City Councilman Robert J. LaPine last night urged strong action to keep all city fire stations open. The Duluth Fire Fighters Union last week recommended that their membership refuse to work at three stations bec...