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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1933
Page
6
Senator Charles E. Hodges of Morgantown argues for a state monopoly on retail liquor to end private profits and reduce corruption. He warns repeal will invite bootleggers and lobby influence, urging a constitutional amendment to prohibit private licenses and keep retail liquor under state control.
The piece argues for a state retail monopoly to replace private license sales, asserting private profits fuel excess and noting early ownership risks. It favors constitutional enactment, outlines a public corporation model, and asserts government involvement is already tied to liquor regulation.
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