Letters: Oct. 1, 1928

Hoover Drinks? Sirs:

I appreciate the information relative "Mellon and Distillery" . . . etc.

I have read that noted lawyer, Clarence Darrow, stated that Mr. Hoover drinks that he (Darrow) had taken a drink with him. Since you have gone into detail relative Nominee Smith, I request you inform your readers in detail concerning Nominee Hoover—Does Mr. Hoover drink? And what? And How?

MAX FLEISCHER

Inglewood Farm

Gordonsville, Va.

TIME is satisfied that Nominee Hoover ceased drinking alcoholics in the U. S. when and after Prohibition became effective.&$151;ED.

Two Questions

Sirs:

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