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Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
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Fifteen states are rushing to hold conventions to repeal the Prohibition amendment shortly after Congress submitted it. President-elect Roosevelt supports the movement. Forty-two legislatures are in session, with two more soon to convene.
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Wyoming Far Out Ahead In Zangara as a Soldier Scramble, With Convention Bill Already Passed and Signed
42 LEGISLATURES ARE NOW MEETING
Anti-Saloon League Will Fight Any Attempt by Congress To Set Up Or Regulate State Conventions;
Roosevelt Backs Movement for Repeal
Washington, Feb. 21.—Fifteen states spurred on by a desire to be first, today definitely had set out on the road toward repeal of the prohibition amendment a few hours after Congress put the question before them.
Franklin D. Roosevelt gave his encouragement within a few moments after the House had spoken, with a 15-vote margin, to let the people decide whether prohibition shall prevail as the law of the land after 13 years of trial and controversy.
Enough legislatures are in session now to set up the conventions necessary to strip all liquor legislation from the constitution, except that provided for in the new amendment—protection of dry states against importation of intoxicants.
Forty-two legislatures are now meeting, and two more—California and Wyoming—will convene within a few days.
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Washington
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Feb. 21.
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fifteen states set out toward repeal; house passed with 15-vote margin; 42 legislatures in session, california and wyoming soon to convene.
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Fifteen states spurred by desire to be first set out on road toward repeal of prohibition amendment hours after Congress submitted it. Roosevelt encouraged the movement after House vote. Legislatures in session to set up conventions to strip liquor legislation from constitution except protection for dry states.