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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1945
Page
3
Omaha report outlines old railroad slang from engineers to foremen including terms like pig skinner for engineer and ham for telegrapher. It describes terms for locomotive minds, yard slang, and signaling jargon used by railroad workers and managers in daily operations.
Wartime Britain reports ersatz foods aiding a scarce German diet as the 20th Army Group notes re opened yeast and wood product plants in the British sector. Officials warn of a tough winter with 280 05 and millions of tons in imports to avert disease and starvation. Wheat and bread spoilage cited, while Berlin and the Ruhr show signs of hunger risk. German factories push synthetic rubber, cement, and canned bread amid reconstruction.
On Kwajalein Island Marshall Islands soldiers convert a shed into a chicken coop to save 16 droopy baby chicks. Led by Cpt Tiny Seligman a Brooklyn trained farmer the team feeds them whole wheat scraps beach crabs and sea air. They nurture the birds toward laying eggs as Pfc Joe Meguilo volunteers to sit on the eggs once the hens begin.
In a brisk exchange, Tiny discusses expanding the poultry business, eyeing a corner in the eye ad and the chicken trade in Brooklyn and The Bronx, mentioning Kwajstein as a potential partner. The dialogue hints at ambitious growth and regional market moves amid uncertain prospects.
A fire yesterday caused damage on Brunswick Road, originating from a blaze in a Read area house near Orchard Avenue. The first floor is occupied by Valentine Branengraber, and the second floor by Charles Boeck. Firemen from Box 326, Congress Street and Brunswick Avenue responded at 12 10 pm.
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