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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1948
Page
3
The article describes interstate moonshine networks using trucks planes and even a helicopter to operate illicit stills. It cites estimates that up to a quarter of U S distilled liquor was illegal with sales from $2 a gallon in backwoods to $10 in towns.
The liquor tax unit reports July and August seizures of 1,262 stills with 34 624 proof gallons daily capacity, up from 878 stills and 19 806 gallons last year. Arrests rose to 1 400 in two months, with sugar as the main ferment, expanding illicit distilling beyond traditional grain sources.
The National League of Women Voters promotes informed voting among citizens including men who can join locally for three dollars a year. It backs national and local legislation, conducts forums, publishes facts, and emphasizes nonpartisan issue advocacy while facing occasional partisan criticism.
Today marks the birthday of Lammon Du Pont born October 12 1880 in Wilmington Delaware. He is the eighth in his family and third successive brother to head E I du Pont de Nemours and Co. He graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1902 and joined the black powder department. He has advanced dyestuffs paint and chemical development and opposed prohibition.
South Bend claims one of the nation’s most enthusiastic fans. Theodore Temple was arrested for speeding and reckless driving after elation over the White Sox victory. Judge John M. Roberto fined him $22 and costs. Temple paid saying it was worth it.
Advertises Williams Rux as a fast acting internal liquid for lumbago sciatica rheumatic and neuritis pains. Claims three day use with money back guarantee if relief is not achieved. Available at druggists with directions on bottle.
Angelo Patri argues that U S schools fail to prepare youth for real life. He blames curricula and exams for stifling thinking and practical problem solving. He promotes his leaflet P 18 on guiding principles in child training and urges parents to request copies by mail.
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