US domestic alcohol rationing during World War II

The transcript discusses the impact of alcohol rationing during wartime, highlighting the restrictions in New York taverns and the use of alcohol as ammunition. Prohibitionists see the liquor shortage as beneficial for public health. However, the shortage has led to increased illegal activities like moonshining and a growing black market. A Senate committee is investigating the shortage, fearing a return to the days of bootlegging and racketeering.

In what ways is alcohol compared to ammunition in the text?

What does the Senate committee's inquiry focus on?