Prohibition in Alaska

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Over 93 years ago, the citizens of Alaska enacted the “Bone Dry” law by a vote of nearly two to one. Two years later, the Eighteenth amendment to the U.S. Constitution became law and the nation went dry. On the next Hometown, Alaska, join host Shelly Wade and her guests as thet we take your calls and answer your questions about the history of prohibition in Alaska.

• Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board: History of Alcohol Control in Alaska, 1741 – Present
• PBS Upcoming Films, Fall 2011: Prohibition, Ken Burns

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• Call 550-8433 (Anchorage) or 1-888-353-5752 (statewide) during the live broadcast (2:00 – 3:00pm)
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HOST: Shelly Wade

GUESTS:

• Shirley Gifford, Director, Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
• Bob Beasley, Enforcement Supervisor, Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
• Bruce Kelly, Cook Inlet Historical Society

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