Prohibition Bureau in the News

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How did the Prohibition Bureau appear in national media?

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H. J. Anslinger Succeeds Oftedal

Article describes the appointment of H. J Anslinger, previously chief of Foreign Control in the Prohibition Bureau, to the position of Assistant Commissioner of Prohibition. Also describes Anslinger previous positions in the U.S government.

Anslinger Heads Narcotic Bureau

Article headline announcing the replacement appointment for commissioner of the Narcotic Bureau

Prohibition Agent Surrender Self

Los Angeles Times article covering the self surrender of a prohibition agent for murder.

Widespread Crime Laid to Prohibition

Article recounts release of George Dorsey's book which claims that Prohibition has been a failure and caused more damage to society than any good.

Agents Cautioned on Dry Searches

Agents cautioned on dry searches. Respect for Constitutional rights of citizens, especially in homes, stressed in orders. Instructed to tell truth.

The Inside Story of "Prohibition Failure"

Corruption and Political Influence made football of Enforcement, Declares Woodcock, Dry Forces' Chief

Mrs. Wright Urges Narcotic Bureau

Former Delegate to Opium Parley Advocates Porter Proposal for Separate Control

Anslinger Heads Narcotic bureau

Harry J. Anslinger, former Prohibition chief, appointed to Narcotic Bureau.

Favors Bill Creating Bureau of Narcotics

House Committee acts on measure for new division in the Treasury Department

Narcotics Bureau is Urged by Tuttle

He tells House Committee of facts found in secret drug traffic inquiry here

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