British Prefer Darts And Barmaids
Received Thursda v, 1 a.m. LONDON, Dec. .s. An ungry erv is niised .in Britain l>y Mr. Fliutor Kde's Licensing Bill to provide nationaiisod pulis in tlu* new Hateliite towns under ihe Ouvenunent 's Town and Fouutry Planning Act. TJiousands of petition signaturos have already been seiit to nianv nicmbers of Parliament. An ofiicial of tlie Brewing Soeietv said Ihe people realise ;lu>' Bill u iil afFeet not just non-existenl tovvus but ndjacent areas as well. The brewers ytarn that it is inipossible to nationalise the subtle, almost indelinable atmosphere of friendliness that cha •arterises the English Inn at its besl. In the present State-owned pu I.ii.- honses. euslomers must sit at taldcs and there ifl no dart throwing. White unifornied waiters replace barmaids and no one is permitted to lean against the bar. Hritons daHy drink H^soi^oiti) pints of beer worth £1,0H),0()0.
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Chronicle (Levin), 9 December 1948, Page 7
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