Anniversary Of Prohibition's End Save Email Print

Reporter: Associated Press Email Address: news@kake.com 0 comments

A | A | A Here's something to drink to -- the end of Prohibition. The nationwide ban on booze officially ended 75 years ago this coming Friday. Lots of people in California's wine country will be toasting the repeal anniversary. Thomas C. Pinney, author of "A History of Wine in America," says it took decades for the domestic wine industry to get back on its feet. Jackson Cannon is the bar-manager of Boston-based Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks. He's arranging an end of Prohibition party. He says it will start Thursday and carry through to Friday.

More Stories Inmate Sentenced For Stealing Jail’s Computer Mite Crossing: Slick Roads Ahead New Laws In Effect Around U.S., Eyeball Tattooing Out Elephants Outdo Humans In NYC Bun-Eating Contest Firefighters Put Out "Fire" With Remote Control Mich. Soldier In Iraq Sworn In As Lawyer By Video Burglar Leaves Behind Self-Portrait On Cell Phone Newspaper Columnists Give Gov. Palin Dubious Honor

Post Your Comments First Name: Location: Enter Comments: characters left Email (optional): By posting this comment I have read and agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: You must agree to the Terms of Service to continue.

KAKE Most Popular
1.	New Laws In Effect Around U.S., Eyeball Tattooing Out
2.	Mite Crossing: Slick Roads Ahead
3.	Burglar Leaves Behind Self-Portrait On Cell Phone
4.	Inmate Sentenced For Stealing Jail’s Computer
5.	Firefighters Put Out "Fire" With Remote Control
6.	Elephants Outdo Humans In NYC Bun-Eating Contest
7.	Newspaper Columnists Give Gov. Palin Dubious Honor
8.	Yakima Teacher Reprimanded For Backpack Feces
9.	NYPD Rookie Makes Arrest Moments After Graduation
10.	Ducklings Dive Off 2nd Story Ledge

AP Offbeat News