On Prohibition President Hoover last week observed a careful neutrality while factions of his party struggled excitedly over the issue (see p. 16). Dry leaders reminded him of their assistance in his election two years ago, implored him to reward them now with a resounding declaration in their behalf. But the President only shook his head, told them voters would have to settle the question for themselves without any White House guidance.
Behind this neutrality, however, were evident signs that President Hoover was giving more thought to Prohibition than at any...
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