March 28, 1930, Washington D.C. – The city’s dry bureau is about to be transferred to Attorney General Mitchell’s jurisdiction, sparking concerns that the Administration may try to silence the prohibition story. The Department of Justice has been notoriously tight-lipped about the situation, with subordinate officials strictly forbidden from speaking to the press. Even the Attorney General himself is the sole spokesman, with routine affairs handled by a press representative. The Administration’s bill to transfer prohibition enforcement to the Justice Department will be taken up for hearing in the Senate next week, despite opposition from numerous sources.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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