Fiery Debate Over Prohibition Repeal Ballot
Chicago reports a heated Democratic convention debate on repealing the 18th amendment. Leaders Alfred E. Smith, Albert C. Ritchie, and David J. Walsh argued for immediate repeal while Cordell Hull and W. C. Fitts led the minority push. The gallery voiced boos and cheers as oratory and pledges of resubmission filled the hall.
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Chicago
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
David J. Walsh
Massachusetts
Cordell Hull
Alabama
W. C. Fitts
Walsh
Norris Urges Volstead Act Modification For New Experiment
Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska, a longtime prohibitionist, says the time may come to modify the Volstead act to test a new liquor control experiment. He notes disappointment with current laws, but favors not leaving it wide open and considers redefining intoxicating liquor by higher alcohol content to allow taxation of beverages meeting the new definition.
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George W. Norris
Nebraska
Congress
Further House Vote On Booze Unlikely
Washington reports Rep Rainey said no further House vote on prohibition this session. He argued the two conventions would not alter votes enough for the constitutional amendment. The discussion referenced Hulls repeal sentiment and Hoover era policies, with delegates from Illinois Texas Puerto Rico New Orleans and other states contributing brief remarks amid a tense, chaotic scene.
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Rainey
Repeal Debate Roars At Party Convention
Delegates from several states clash over temperance policy as leaders from Alabama and Maryland present opposing views. W C Fitts of Alabama argues repeal jeopardizes party chances in southern states, while Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland supports repeal. Roll call ends with 994 3 4 to 213 3 4 for repeal.
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Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Nebraskans Vote Wet At Chicago
Chicago June 4 Nebraskans in the Democratic National Convention abstained or voted on liquor repeal. Nine of sixteen delegates backed repeal against a minority report. five supported the minority plan. Some delegates abstained or declined to vote citing split sentiment and favor a modified Canadian liquor control approach supervised by federal offices.
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Omaha
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Kearney
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Willis Reed
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O'Neill
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Hebron
William Moxrow
Evonsbhuf
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
EB. Metcalfe
Keith Nevelle
North Platte
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Greely
Dan Stephens
Clark
Democratic Plank Receives Praise in Farm Finance Plan
CHICAGO June 30 The Democratic platform promises better financing for farmers and cooperative growth to stabilize prices. Edward A. O Neal president of the American Farm Bureau federation says the plank sounds good though he notes omissions and finds echoes of his urged language. The plank calls for restoration of agriculture with low cost mortgage financing, farm bank agencies and an amortization plan, expansion of the farm cooperative movement and strong control of crop surpluses to ensure prices above cost for basic commodities.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
Indy
Senator Sheppard backs repeal ballot push in voting plan
Washington June 30 Senator Sheppard a Democrat from Texas and co author of the 18th Amendment said he would vote to submit a repeal amendment to the people but oppose ratification by his state He favors opposing any Volstead Act modification while the 18th Amendment remains He spoke as Democrats in Chicago adopted their repeal plank and as Senator Bingham a Republican from Connecticut announced plans to amend the act to permit four per cent beer before adjournment
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Senate Manufactures Committee
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Repeal Question Raised in Congress by Rep Black
Representative Black of New York introduces a resolution in Congress to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment in line with the Democratic platform committee action. Drafting details unclear due to damaged text.
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Washington
Representative Black
New York
Democrat
Democratic Platform Committee
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