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Municipal Incorporation for the Purpose of Liquor Sale; A Case Study of Impact, Texas

This investigation into local government and politics surrounding the liquor question significantly unveils the turmoil within a community over an issue of intense interest, It illustrates how a gap in legislation enabled subversion of incorporation laws and violation of the majority will by a small but determined group. The pressures and tactics used by both opposing interests in this crisis reveal misuse of the law, possible pay-offs, secret meetings of public bodies, and other illicit occurrences. More importantly, it demonstrates the respect well-meaning citizens have for established law and order. Both sides fought hard for their interests and beliefs, but when appeals had been made to the highest authority, and the ultimate decision had been rendered, then all adherents accepted the reality of the situation, and co-exist on increasingly friendly terms.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc699754
Date08 1900
CreatorsGraham, Carmen Anita Gillmore
ContributorsStephens, A. Ray, Gantt, Fred
PublisherNorth Texas State University
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
Formativ, 112 leaves : illustrations, Text
CoverageUnited States - Texas - Taylor County
RightsPublic, Graham, Carmen Anita Gillmore, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights

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