Federal move opens 3.2 beer taps after midnight
Washington reports rapid action to permit sale of 3.2 beer and wine after midnight April 6. Dr James M Doran industrial alcohol commissioner set in motion licensing to bar bootleggers, while President Roosevelt signs the law ending absolute prohibition. Revenue stamps begin distribution, with estimates of 125 to 180 million dollars in annual tax take. Field licensed plants number about 630 ready to operate nationwide as states prepare for the liquor rollout.
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America
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Industrial Alcohol
Roosevelt
Prohibition Organizans
Internal Revenue Bureau
Arizona
Indiana
Ken- Montana
Nevada
York
Oregon
Kington
Toran
Mien
Congress Debates Beer Legalization and Prisoner Releases
The article notes actions by the alcohol bureau permitting beer bottling to resume, President Roosevelt requesting Attorney General Cummings report on federal prisoners jailed for beer sales, and multiple congressional bills proposing release of such inmates. The House considers a bill legalizing beer in the District of Columbia to allow brewing.
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Alcohol Bureau
Roosevelt
Cummings
Congress
House
District of Columbia
Government Access Extended to All Workers
Officials emphasize equal access to programs, ensuring benefits reach both high ranking officials and the average worker. The statement highlights inclusive policies aimed at broad participation and practical outreach across departments and agencies.
Local visits mark weekend in Topeka area
Prospect Mr and Mrs Lester Stevich of Topeka spent Sunday with Henry Pooch and family. Ruth Parson visited Evelyn Werts and attended a Vinland play. Reuben Weeks Eva and Sevier Tadlock visited Martin Robe Jr and family. Almer Potter of Lawrence joined Nannie Selzer and the Joys for Sunday afternoon.
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Lester Stevich
Topeka
Henry Pooch
Ruth Parson
Evelyn’ Werts
Vinland
Reuben Weeks
Eva
Sevier Tadlock
Martin Robe, Jr
Almer Potter
Lawrence
Nannie Selzer
Robert Joy
Harry
Visitors fill Walter Parson home Sunday
Werts and Evelyn and Miss Thelma Parson visited the Walter Parson home on Sunday. Mr and Mrs George Roche and their family were guests of Mr and Mrs Leon Durr of Eudora Sunday.
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Werts
Evelyn
Thelma Parson
Walter
Local Notices and Incidents Include Fires and Dining Visit
John Chanay confined to bed with infection in a foot. Clarence Hodson’s truck loaded with corn caught fire near West Fourth Street while en route to Lawrence. fire department extinguished the blaze, saving the corn. Mr and Mrs Sidney Emmett of Kanwaka were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs M Crows. Spalding for Mayor tally 7 80 Friday 729 Mass. Everyone invited.
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Lawrence
West Fourth Street
Sidney Emmett
Kanwaka
Spalding
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