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Newspaper
Hobbs News
Location
Hobbs, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1935
Page
6
The 1936 population is 26 million higher than 1917 and whiskey and beer consumption per year appear lower overall while wine use falls. Internal Revenue data suggest illicit liquor sales exist but cannot explain the large drop since repeal. The conclusion: Americans drink less now than in 1917 and alcohol use may keep declining with habits around driving and athletics.
The text discusses the Constitution as a living document shaped by judicial interpretation and social change. It credits John Marshall's era (1801 onward) for aligning doctrine with evolving commerce power and national needs while preserving core principles. It notes ongoing expansion of federal powers through court decisions.
The article ponders how far the Federal Government may use its powers to satisfy conditions of physical unification without unduly infringing on state rights. Next Week: The Growth of Nationalism.
The column praises Sheriff White for seizing hijacked funds and an arsenal near the Texas line, then releasing the suspects toward Texas, arguing his action saved money and resources. It discusses public opinion in Quay county, contrasts punitive arrest zeal with practical law enforcement, and suggests CCC labor to combat golden rod, pine beetles, and related agricultural threats.
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