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BEER WILL NOT BE SERVED IN UNIVERSITY DINING HALLS

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The University will not serve beer in any dining halls, it was learned last night from R. L. Westcott, manager of the dining halls. According to his statement, the sale of beer would be against the University's policy, and would probably cause unfavorable publicity.

A number of years ago, beer was served in the dining halls, and early accounts of the College refer to "free grog" in the Yard. A Cambridge ordinance, enacted before Prohibition, forbids the public sale of intoxicating beverages in the city, and it is believed that this statute is still in effect.

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