High Cost of Tippling

The nation's liquor bill was up 17% last year over 1942, but drinkers got fewer drinks for their money, reported the Department of Commerce. Reason: increased taxes. Next month drinkers will probably be groggier from taxes than from tipple. Liquor taxes, earlier boosted from $4 to $6 a gallon, will jump to $9.

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