Religion: Knights & Spirits

Until last week no U. S. Roman Catholic could join the Knights of Columbus if he subscribed to Socialism or took part in the liquor business as bartender, brewer, distiller, liquor-maker's employe or gin-shopkeeper. At the 52nd annual convention of the K. of C. in Detroit last week the ban on Socialism stood, but the 279 delegates voted to relax the liquor rule. Henceforth a Knight may sell spirits, in sealed containers to be consumed off-premises.

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