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Superiorland Yesterdays

30 years ago

MARQUETTE — Lakeview Arena may become tobacco-free in January if the arena’s advisory board has its way. The Marquette City Commission will discuss a proposed smoking ban Dec. 12. The proposal was prompted by complaints that the ventilation system in the arena’s East Conference Room smoking area is inadequate for clearing the air of the smoke produced during hockey game period breaks. Concerned with second-hand smoke, as well as the cleanliness and health concerns associated with the use of smokeless tobacco, the arena advisory board recommended three alternatives for dealing with the problem.

60 years ago

MARQUETTE — Departure this week of the iron ore carrier, E.J. Block from the Lower Harbor will mark the close of one of the biggest ore shipping seasons in recent years at the Soo Line Railroad ore dock. The Block, skippered by D.J. Paquette of Marquette, is an Inland Steel Co. carrier.

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