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Temperance Reform Debate Emphasizes Local Control Over Liquor
The piece argues towns should resist coercion by moral reformers and favor local licensing boards elected by residents. It warns aggressive abstinence risks backfire, advocates gradual limits on pubs, and cautions that universal tests for candidates could spark publican backlash and political confusion.
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Bruce
National Association
Penson
Bradford
Bath
Gloucester
Friends
Alliance
England