Democratic and Republican Parties Clash on Prohibition Reform
Chicago June 30. The Democratic and Republican parties push repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and immediate modification of federal liquor laws. Democrats favor repeal and stricter state measures to promote temperance, while Republicans outline an alternative constitutional approach and insist on guarding against the return of the saloon. The debate centers on police power and national temperance strategy ahead of election debates.
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Storm Gates of Hall Riot at Democratic Convention
CHICAGO June 10. Gate crashers jammed the stadium as thousands were denied admission during a heated Democratic convention debate outside. Police restored order after a gate was smashed and protesters surged, with an estimated crowd inside around 22,000 and outside tensions involving a parade bearing Mayor Cermak’s name.
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Party Platforms Clash Over Federal Alcohol Policy
The article reports Democrats and Republicans debating the Volstead Act, federal-state power, and constitutional amendment paths. Democrats call for state authority and a national convention to repeal prohibitions, while Republicans insist on enforcing current laws and avoiding nullification, stressing stable government.
Norris Signals Potential Change to Prohibition Policy
Senator Norris of Nebraska, a longtime prohibitionist, says time may have come to modify the Volstead Act and try a new approach to liquor control. He spoke as Democrats urged repeal and quick modification, confessing disappointment with how prohibition has operated but opposing leaving the law entirely open.
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QARBY TO OPEN REVIVAL MEET AT HAR RIMAN STREET
A revival at Harriman Street will be opened by Dr John W Darby evangelist at 8 o clock next Tuesday night. Services will be held each night except Saturday with special musical features. Mrs Darby will be soloist.
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Suspect Dies of Gunshot Wound in Texas
Huntsville Texas June 30 A suspected Mexican born man died at a hospital today from a gunshot wound suffered yesterday while he and another man tried to escape Highway Patrolman M L Berry’s ambush They identified the dead man as Texas H Glenn 32 of Aransas Pass the companion refused to give his name and is held in the county jail
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Collision Fatal to Lockhart Man
Lockhart reports Hick Ta bor died Thursday morning from injuries after a collision between the car he drove and a track on the highway south of town last night. Mrs Will Millican remains under treatment at home for cuts and bruises from a second automobile accident in Lockhart Wednesday night.
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Hungary Premier Resigns but Keeps Job in Crisis
In Budapest on June 30 Count Julius Karolyi submitted his resignation as Hungary’s premier and his cabinet. Regent Horthy declined to accept the resignation, and Karolyi agreed to remain at the helm. The brief crisis ends with the premier staying in office while the cabinet stands aside.
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