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OMAHA, codename for assault beach in American sector of the Normandy landings (see
OVERLORD) on which the 1st US Infantry Division (see
Big Red One) disembarked on 6 June 1944. It lay between Port en Bessin and the mouth of the River Vire in the Baie de la Seine. By the end of the day 34,250 troops had been landed there, but the Germans nearly prevented the Americans gaining a foothold and caused heavy casualties (about 2,000 against the 200 on
UTAH). One of the two artificial harbours (see
MULBERRIES) was installed off OMAHA, at St Laurent, but on 20 June a storm destroyed it.
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Omaha, Nebraska: river city on a roll.(Hospitality)(Advertisement)
Magazine article from: Association Management; 7/1/2004; 700+ words
; ...voters in 2000, the city leaders of Omaha, its business community, local hospitality providers, and the Greater Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau have...a quest and working steadily to make Omaha a convention destination of note. Step...
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Omaha center of attention in flashy ad campaign.
Newspaper article from: Omaha World-Herald (Omaha, NE); 5/25/2007; 700+ words
; ...In a commercial made on behalf of the Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Berkshire...pops up and says, "I bring my event to Omaha. You should, too." It's one of two...began airing this week, aimed at making Omaha the center of attention for those who live...
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Omaha rejects seven Elkhorn police officers; decision criticized.
Newspaper article from: Omaha World-Herald (Omaha, NE); 2/21/2007; 700+ words
; ...Elkhorn leaders expressed dismay today over Omaha's decision to hire fewer than half of...and medical exams, said Paul Landow, Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey's chief of staff. Elkhorn...think they've been disingenuous to the Omaha taxpayers as to how they were handling...
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Mutual of Omaha Announces Bank Board of Directors.
Business Wire; 8/16/2007; 700+ words
; OMAHA, Neb. -- Mutual of Omaha has announced the prospective 10-member Board of Directors that will oversee the operations of Mutual of Omaha Bank. All ten members have agreed to serve on the board and will...
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Omaha World-Herald, Neb., Michael Kelly column: Michael Kelly: Elkhorn lost court case, not identity.
Newspaper article from: Omaha World-Herald (Omaha, NE); 1/14/2007; 700+ words
; ...town of Elkhorn was legally annexed by Omaha and ceased to exist. And yet Elkhorn should...Elkhorn is gone -- soon to be part of Omaha. But Elkhorn as a place to live, to go...200 who bitterly opposed becoming part of Omaha. But there is plenty of precedent. Millard...
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Omaha, Neb.-Based Steak Company Puts Zing into New Frozen Dinners.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; 6/12/2001; 700+ words
; By Victor Epstein, Omaha World-Herald, Neb. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News...offerings from A La Zing, the new frozen foods division of Omaha Steaks International Inc. Omaha Steaks is one of many North American food companies trying...
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Omaha takes over Elkhorn lock, stock and snow crew.
Newspaper article from: Omaha World-Herald (Omaha, NE); 3/2/2007; 700+ words
; Byline: Rick Ruggles Mar. 2--Omaha's first act in taking over Elkhorn was...without ceremony or drama. But the fact that Omaha maintenance employees immediately went...court battle that preceded the takeover. Omaha leaders plan to bring in an auditor soon...
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Omaha, Neb., Leaders Consider New Plan to Put Arts Center Next to Park.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; 10/30/2001; 700+ words
; Omaha World-Herald, Neb. Knight Ridder/Tribune...since a park was first proposed for downtown Omaha in the 1960s, the Swanson Foods factory...said Marty Shukert, an architect and former Omaha city planner. "You could hardly imagine...
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Omaha ranks low in mortgage rate fairness.
Newspaper article from: Omaha World-Herald (Omaha, NE); 7/12/2007; 700+ words
; ...by a national fair-housing group said Omaha is among the worst cities in the nation...of income. More than half the loans to Omaha blacks in 2005 were high-cost, the National...metropolitan areas. The coalition didn't study Omaha separately or allege that Omaha lenders...
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Omaha's sister city erects O! statue.
Newspaper article from: Omaha World-Herald (Omaha, NE); 4/23/2007; 700+ words
; ...Byline: Karen Sloan Apr. 23--O! my. Omaha's official logo has gone international...border to Xalapa, Mexico, the newest of Omaha's five sister cities. Officials there...to honor the city's relationship with Omaha. The appearance of the familiar red vowel...
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Omaha: History
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Omaha: History Omaha Furthers Westward Expansion The first people to live in the area surrounding present-day Omaha were the Otoe, Missouri, and Omaha tribes, who roamed and hunted along...
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Omaha: Communications
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Omaha: Communications Newspapers and Magazines Omaha's daily newspaper is The Omaha World-Herald, published daily in the morning and evening and on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Several special-interest newspapers and magazines are also...
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Omaha
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Cultures Supplement
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Omaha: Education and Research
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Omaha: Education and Research Elementary and Secondary Schools Omaha Public Schools is the largest elementary and secondary...superintendent. The following is a summary of data regarding the Omaha public schools as of the 2003 – 2004 school...
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Ballantyne of Omaha, Inc.
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
Ballantyne of Omaha, Inc. 4350 McKinley Street Omaha, Nebraska 68123 U.S.A. (402) 453-4444 (800) 424...7923 Theatrical Equipment & Supplies Ballantyne of Omaha, Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer, and distributor...
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