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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1943
Page
10
Dorothy Dix extols family harmony over constant fault finding and rude behavior. She argues good manners at home, not outside, sustain devotion and loyalty, noting that tenderness and consideration turn households into happy homes despite disputes elsewhere.
In Macon Georgia AP report the U S Government failed to indict William Tolliver Cunningham of Lexington on peonage conspiracy charges after a federal grand jury declined. The case ties to prior Chicago indictments from 1941 alleging enslaving Negroes on Cunningham’s farms and coercing them with lashings. Extradition to Chicago was denied by U S Judge Bascom Teaver after Athens hearings. Hamilton McWhorter testified and said the Chicago indictment was not pressed.
An advertisement from ABH Drug Store offering fast relief for stomach ulcers caused by excess acid. The copy emphasizes immediate ease and targets viewers seeking rapid relief through over the counter remedies. No medical claims are specified.
An official report from Alabama’s safety office notes a saving of over 100 lives, with Police Safety Director James F. Hrawner asserting that continued enforcement would further reduce fatalities. The exchange underscores the agency’s commitment to stricter measures to protect the public.
Fragmentary report lists counties with tolls and death totals. Dare and Houston show high figures while Coffee, Geneva, Henry appear with lower toll counts. The text mixes numbers and place names, suggesting a compiled toll summary across several counties with unclear dates or sources.
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