Analysis of the News by Mackenzie
DeWitt Mackenzie summarizes Lord Halifax's weekend remark that when Germany's war machine cracks a large portion may collapse suddenly, though cautioning about a prolonged struggle ahead. Halifax cites German manpower stress from Russia losses and difficulty subduing conquered territories as signs of mounting pressure on Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eViscount
Halifax
Washington
Sheffield
Jabama
Lord Halifax
Germany
Russia
Market Report from St Louis and Chicago Commodities
Market totals show hogs at 14 500 head with prices mainly 15.60 to 15.70 for 180 to 300 lb hogs, lighter weights down 25 to 50 cents. Cows and bulls varied, calves and steerage trends mixed. sheep active with lambs at 15.75 to 16.60, stocker and feeder activity noted. Poultry prices listed for live birds and eggs. New York stocks rallied with rails and industry leaders reaching multi year highs. grains weak ahead of Bankhead bill vote. cotton futures mixed with slight gains after Roosevelt veto uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Louis Livestock National Stockyards
U. S. Dept
New York
Chicago
Senate
Roosevelt
Congress
Jly
Morale cracks in Germany mirror wartime cautions
Lord Halifax warned that mounting stress could fracture Germany's military machine as public morale sags. Nazi leaders hide losses and deaths from home view while Goebbels’ propaganda attempts to mask defeats. The piece notes mass bombings and the risk of civil collapse if truth breaks through.
Music Boxes Robbed at Fred Scott’s Night Spot
Police report two music boxes stolen from Fred Scott’s place on South Hazel Street during the night. This brings the week’s total music box break ins to three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Scott
South Hazel Street
FDR Seeks to Sustain Veto on Bankhead Bill Vote
Washington reports indicate the Roosevelt administration could count about 30 votes to sustain the veto of the Bankhead bill, with House odds less clear. Bankhead and Aiken weigh the Senate outcome as Taft leans toward overriding, while inflation fears and parity standards influence the debate on farm price controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Bankhead
Dala
Snator Aiken
R-Vi
Taft
Ohio
Congress
Bombs Strike Across Naples Syracuse and North Africa
The Italian high command reports heavy damage to Naples and Syracuse, with rail sidings and seaplanes attacked. U S Second Army Corps under Lt Gen George S Patton Jr wins a small hill clash near the Gafsa Gabes road. Montgomery's Eighth Army idle near Wadi El Akurit as British First Army shells enemy positions near Merjez El Bab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Rommel
Italian High Command
Rome
Associated Press
Naples
Syracuse
Matla
U. S. Second Army Corps
George S. Patton, Jr
Gafsa- Gabes Road
Bernard L. Montgomery
Eighth Army
Wadi el Akurit
Gubes
Nouthern
Tunisia
Merljez el Bab
Bizerte
Tunis
First Army
Camels No 1 Smoke Among Service Men
Sailors, soldiers, and Coast Guardsmen favor Camel cigarettes across all branches. Post Office rules give sailors and Marines a larger gift allowance, with US-based Army members restricted to domestic shipments. The Camel is the service man’s favorite morale booster, and a tattoo of cigarette brand loyalty marks this choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Uncle Sam
Marines
Post Office
Coast
United States
Sonucey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mackenzie
By Dewitt MacKenzie
Market Report
Plymonth Rock
White Rock
Springs
Plymouth Rock
Hitler
Reich
Cologne
Revolutionary Socialist Committee
Spa
Belgium
Propaganda
Goebbels
Sue
FDR
Guadalcanal
Richard Tregaskis
International News Service
U. S
Hope Star
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!