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

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

"New Bureau" is predicted to follow Prohibition Bureau

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

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.

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. Respect for Constitutional rights of citizens, especially in homes, stressed in orders. Instructed to tell truth.

Former Delegate to Opium Parley Advocates Porter Proposal for Separate Control

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

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