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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1931
Page
8
The board discusses repeal vs stricter enforcement, with Anderson and others advocating reform of the eighteenth amendment. It urges stronger Prohibition enforcement, tighter penalties, and federal state cooperation, while considering cider and tea content rules and clarifying prescriber limits.
A Senate or federal commission report argues the current eighteenth amendment approach harms enforcement. It proposes a national privately run liquor corporation with state distribution, licenses for individuals, and profits funding public programs. The panel notes widespread illicit production, corruption, and insufficient enforcement, calling for stronger agents and resources.
A commission outlines direct benefits from national prohibition including higher production and labor efficiency, reduced accidents, and social gains while noting some groups challenge these results. It favors cautious revision of the Thirteenth Amendment to allow continued national control with local flexibility and states rights.
The article argues for a flexible local option approach to alcohol controls linking permitted drinking venues and national systems of control to reduce corruption. It suggests adjusting to local opinion, avoiding concurrent federal state enforcement, and enabling gradual reconciliation with law while preserving approved saloon and distribution frameworks.
The document discusses revising an amendment and outlines steps for enforcement agencies. It notes time needed to implement Abertdrent and references Congress power to regulate or prohibit manufacture and transport of intoxicating liquors. It lists organization reform points addressing medical profession friction and statutory prescription limits.
The document outlines recommendations to increase enforcement capacity for the national prohibition act, including more agents, investigators, and special units, plus stricter control of denatured alcohol and premises access. It notes differing views among commission members and the possibility of separate supplemental reports.
A plan by Henry W Anderson and law enforcement members proposes amending the Eighteenth Amendment to regulate or prohibit manufacture, traffic, and transport of intoxicating liquors with a national commission, private national corporation, and state agencies to supervise interstate commerce beverag es. The scheme allows flexible options, local option, and penalties, with prices tied to alcohol content and a dual federal state framework.
A medical notice from Minnesota details gallstone colic treatments and a new surgical approach. It references a 28 year old patient and notes a cost line around $9 for a procedure. The notice mentions a river region and a generic city hospital.
An old ad promotes Vapex as a quick cold remedy with deep breaths and a handkerchief use. It touts easy application for adults and children and notes the product is marketed by a pharmaceutical firm since 1849.
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