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The Ace of Spuds - J.R. Simplot: His legacy, his life, his story

June 1, 2008

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J.R. Simplot was the wealthiest man in Idaho

Many stories about the life and legacy of J.R. http://www.idahostatesman.com/simplot/

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Idaho-Utah billionaire Simplot no small potatoe

Memorial services are scheduled today in Boise, Idaho, for J.R. "Jack" Simplot, who launched an agribusiness empire in Idaho that supplied french fries to the McDonald's fast-food chain and then used his billion-dollar fortune to invest in computer chips.

Full Story: http://www.sltrib.com/business/ci_9438558

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