“DRY" AMERICA

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10611, 9 June 1920, Page 5

“DRY" AMERICA

COMPLETE VICTORY FOR PROHI* « BELTON. . ...... Reuter’s Telegram. NEW YORK. June 7. The last hope of the “Wets” ha< been destroyed by the decision of the United States Supreme Court uphold- - ing .constitutional prohibition. The « decision means that the Volstead Act, prohibiting’ the sale of any beverage containing one-half of one per cent, or more of alcohol must be enforced’ in every State, regardless, of whether that State has individually ratified the ’ amendment. State laws allowing a higher alcoholic content enacted in New Jersey, Wisconsin, and Rhode Island are nullified. T.ho decision dispels the hope' of brewing, interests that their properties could manufacture light beers and wines. The result is regarded as a complete victory for the - prohibition forces, settling for all time the question of the Volstead amendment.. ..... (Received June S, 11.45 p.m.) WASHINGTON. Juno 8. The Supreme Court to-day swept aside every contention raised against tho constitutionality of the Volstead-. Prohibiting Enforcement Act and. the validity of the national prohibition amendment to the Federal .Constitution. The Supreme Court dismissed a petition by Rhode Island seeking to have the Federal, officials ontomed trom enforcing prohibition in that State. TliiMMuntr also dismissed an application for an injunction brought by Aew Jersey to prevent the enforcement of prohibition within that State. ibis decision also involved ■ appea.s irom ■Massachusqfts, Kentucky. Y\ inconsm.and Missouri. -