Fashion Center claims and public fuss across cities
The column surveys fashion center ambitions, noting Chicago and San Francisco interest as New York hopes to dominate. It mentions Rose buying the Ziegfeld Theatre, a Richmond Legion satire, and reflects on fascism, Eisenhower, Congresswoman Luce, and the National Board of Review choice of The Ox Bow Incident as best film of the year.
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Union Pacific museum links past to present in Omaha
The Union Pacific museum in Omaha showcases a vivid history of the West and the railroad across eras. Prominent artifacts include Grenville M. Dodge’s 1869 telegram, Lincoln documents, Brigham Young letters, cowboy branding irons, and photographs by Civil War era photographers, plus a diary photostat from the Promontory Point ceremony.
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National Capital
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Builders lay first rail for Union Pacific in Omaha
In July 1865 the Union Pacific began track work in Omaha. Early progress was slow with 16 miles completed by mid July and material on hand for 100 more. By January 1866 the frontier line stretched 60 miles and by year's end 33 more miles were added reaching 129 miles overall.
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Construction of Union Pacific Railroad Passed India Hostilities
The Union Pacific line advanced 425 miles in 1868 and 125 more to Promontory Point Utah amid frequent attacks by hostile Indians. Workers faced daily dangers while laying 1 775 miles of track and climbing to the Koeckys highest point at 8247 feet under armed guard.
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Rail lines converge after parallel grading work
Track development shows Central Pacific extending 1,085.8 miles westward while Union Pacific runs 690 miles eastward. Gangs from both companies graded parallel sections before a junction point was officially set, each earning a premium for the track laid.
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Central Pacific
Washington Officials See Fast End To War In Europe
Washington insiders forecast a rapid winter to early summer collapse of Germany with February as the likeliest invasion month. The plan combines a cross channel assault with pushes from Russia and Italy, plus heavy air campaigns. Some officials warn the public to expect the bloodiest period in world war history.
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Russia
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Household Tips From the Era on Cleaning and Storage
The article offers simple home science hints such as using lettuce leaves to absorb grease, winding tape measures on spools, sewing snaps to keep baskets orderly, removing chocolate with hot water, dusting rubber garments with talcum powder, greasing glass baking dishes for easy washing, and gently duffing pillows daily to aerate feathers.
Garnet-Composite Decking Used On Warships To Prevent Slips
Pulverized garnets mixed with a plastic binder are applied to decks, passages, and other areas of battleships, cruisers, and smaller craft to reduce slipping and accidents.
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