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William Spoor, hard-driving CEO of Pillsbury who led its acquisition of major brands, dies
2014-11-20 00:39:19| Agriculture - Topix.net
William Spoor, the Pillsbury chief executive who led the U.S. food maker's acquisition drive two decades before it was bought by General Mills, died Nov. 14 at his home in Salt Lake City. He was 91. With Mr. Spoor as CEO and chairman from 1973 to 1985, Pillsbury bought some of America's most well-known brands, including HA agen-Dazs ice cream, Green Giant frozen vegetables and Godfather's Pizza.
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Keystone XL pipeline bill dies in Senate
2014-11-20 00:07:02| Energy - Topix.net
A bill to force approval of the Keystone XL pipeline failed in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, sparing President Barack Obama from an expected veto of legislation that several fellow Democrats supported. The measure fell just short of the 60 votes needed for passage, despite frantic last-minute lobbying by supporters, especially Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, who faces a runoff election on Dec. 6. She has staked her hopes of winning a fourth Senate term on the Keystone gambit.
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Scientist And CorningWare Inventor Stookey Dies
2014-11-12 03:45:00| Chemical Processing
S. Donald Stookey, credited with inventing CorningWare, died on Tuesday, November 4 at the age of 99.
Man found burning atop train dies in Connecticut
2014-11-10 21:31:40| Railroads - Topix.net
A 21-year-old man found burning on top of a New York City-bound commuter train in Connecticut has died. Metropolitan Transportation Authority spokesman Aaron Donovan says Brian McClellen died at Westchester Medical Center in New York.
Long-time Milwaukee auto dealer Ernie von Schledorn dies
2014-11-08 15:45:34| Auto Dealers - Topix.net
TV , the Milwaukee Business Journal's broadcast partner, reported that the 88-year-old von Schledorn died at his home. He is best known for his commercial jingle "Who do you know wants to buy a car?" He has been one of the leading auto dealers in the Milwaukee area for decades and currently owns dealerships in Menomonee Falls and Lomira.
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