New York Central unveils fast Chicago to New York freight
The New York Central announces a streamlined Chicago to New York freight service aimed at beating piggyback and trucking rivals. The pre-dawn arrival in Manhattan saves 24 hours, enabling same-day market distribution. Departures start from Blue Island at 10 p.m. and reach New York by 4 a.m. the next day.
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New York Central Railroad
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Manhattan
Chicago
Blue Island
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Denver, Chicago
Finnyberry Finch Finally Collects World War II Decorations
Richmond Virginia AP Fin nyberry Finch 32 year old Farmville plumber picked up eight World War II decorations earned in France including a Silver Star for gallantry a Bronze Star a presidential unit citation a combat infantryman's badge a World War II Victory Medal and a European Theater Medal among others reflecting a decade delay before collection The article notes his service and the honors puzzle completed after ten years.
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Richmond, Va
Finnyberry Finch
France
Farmville
Able Vishinsky Out of Place in Role of Stooge
John M. Roberts analyzes Soviet deputy foreign minister Visshinsky during UN briefings. The piece portrays him as educated yet evasive, fluent in prepared statements, eager to consult the Kremlin, and often out of step with expectations. It notes his legal prowess and purge trial history.
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Vishinsky
Stooge
U.N
Kremlin
Russia
Automatic! Woman Driver Mistakenly Seeks Headlight Dimmer
EL DORADOArkansas AP officers at a police roadblock for a safety check stopped a woman driver. When asked to step on a headlight switch she looked for it in vain and cheerfully said I think it's automatic indicating a misunderstanding of the car feature.
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EL Dorado, Ark
Blue Lustre Carpet Cleaner Promises Easy Cleaning
The Blue Lustre carpet cleaner is touted as the easiest and most thorough rug cleaner, leaving no residue and restoring colors. It is a concentrate, safe for fine fabrics, and priced at 2.59 for half gallons, enough to clean three 9x12 rugs, available in the Carpet Department on the Fifth Floor at The Killian Company.
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Killian Company
Building 50 Million Cars and Trucks Weighs on Supply Web
The nation’s car and truck boom rests on more than 21,000 direct suppliers to 121 GM plants and a vast network of indirect vendors. Raw materials span the country from asbestos in Arizona to tungsten in Nevada and flaxseed in Minnesota, touching every state.
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Arizona
Arkansas
Wisconsin
Montana
Minnesota
Tennessee
Louisiana
South Dakota
Florida
Nevada
Nebraska
Union
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