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January 10, 1929
Watauga Democrat
Boone, Watauga County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
A Washington correspondent observes that state and local governments must take greater responsibility in enforcing the Volstead Act, as federal efforts can only address smuggling and large violations, not local issues like speak-easies and bootleggers.
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A Washington correspondent recently made this observation.
“A growing conviction that state and local governments must assume a greater share in prohibition enforcement if the Volstead act is to be made effective is apparent among government officials and members of congress.
Experience has shown that the federal government can do little more than check smuggling, cut off large sources of supply and handle the big violations. It is impossible for federal agents to police the country and prevent the operation of speak-easies and the traffic of bootleggers.”
A Washington correspondent recently made this observation.
“A growing conviction that state and local governments must assume a greater share in prohibition enforcement if the Volstead act is to be made effective is apparent among government officials and members of congress.
Experience has shown that the federal government can do little more than check smuggling, cut off large sources of supply and handle the big violations. It is impossible for federal agents to police the country and prevent the operation of speak-easies and the traffic of bootleggers.”
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Prohibition Enforcement
Volstead Act
Bootleggers
Speak Easies
Federal Government
What entities or persons were involved?
Washington Correspondent
Where did it happen?
Washington
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Washington Correspondent
Location
Washington
Story Details
A Washington correspondent notes a growing belief among officials that state and local governments must share more in prohibition enforcement under the Volstead Act, as federal agents cannot effectively police speak-easies and bootleggers nationwide.