United States Legally Dry.
SUPREME COL RT H CLING New York, June i. The last hope of the "Vets" Jwi been destroyed by the decision of tlip United States Supreme Court upholding constitutional Prohibition. Thf decision means that tho Volstead Act, prohibiting the saUj of ouy beverage containing one-halt of one per cent or more of alcohol must be enforced in every iStat-e, regardless of whether that Stato has individually ratified the amendment. State laws allowing a higher alcoholic content enacted in w Jersey, "Wisconsin and Rhode Island are nullified. The recision dispels the hope of brewing interests that thi'ir properties could manufacture light- beers and wines. The result is regarded, as u complete victory for thu Prohibition forces; settling for all Utne the question of the Volstead aurtsjllMßti • . 5
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Horowhenua Chronicle, 9 June 1920, Page 3
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