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Since he hadn't been able to take a satisfactory photo, Superman even began to wonder if he should freeze-frame Jain Garrick first before taking the picture.
Just as Superman was worrying about the photo, a new crime suddenly occurred, and he found the James Garrick he had been searching for.
Jayne Garrick: "It's Superman!"
Superman: "It's The Flash!"
The two superheroes, holding their breath and looking at each other, appeared on the scene.
The criminals are "Superman and the Flash!"
Finally, they joined forces to defeat the criminals, and The Messenger published a photo of Superman and The Flash together at the end of the comic, bringing the story to a close.
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The story of the new superhero Jain Garrick is not as interesting as the stories of Batman or Wonder Woman, but the Flash's own personality makes up for the lack of a story.
In the comics, Superman, who possesses super speed, has always primarily used flight. This allows the appearance of Jayne Garrick to provide readers with another superhero perspective, where they can see Superman soaring through the sky as well as The Flash speeding through the city.
Furthermore, Jain Garrick's personality differs from Superman's Kryptonian origins, Batman's Gotham City tycoon status, and even Wonder Woman's Amazonian princess; his portrayal of an ordinary college student makes him more relatable to some comic book readers.
Just as Spider-Man later became the epitome of an ordinary hero, The Flash has been the epitome of an ordinary hero throughout DC history, and even more so today as the first truly ordinary hero in the history of superhero comics. Sometimes, a simple origin story doesn't feel dull; instead, it creates a sense of immersion.
Furthermore, with the emergence of "The Flash" as a superhero, the hard water vapor that gave him superpowers became a focal point of debate among readers.
Labs at some New York universities have been frequently reported to have been burglarized, and news about drinking hard water causing gastrointestinal disorders has also been frequently reported recently. Unlike the way other superheroes are introduced in comic books, Jain Garrick's process of gaining his powers is so simple that many people can't help but want to try it out, just in case it really comes true.
Today, much has happened related to this incident. Xu Fu's newspaper, "The Messenger World," was even forced to issue an official response, explaining that the hard water vapor that gave Jayne Garrick his superpowers in the comics was just a setting in the comics and not a substance that exists in the real world. The hard water in the comics and the hard water in reality are two completely different things.
Even with the support of the Messenger World, it was impossible to completely eradicate everything related to it. Later, in the first Flash comic, Xu Fu reluctantly tried to go back in time and change the continuity of history in another story about James Garrick's appearance. In the past laboratory, he changed the potion that gave him the power from hard water vapor to heavy water vapor, thus completely solving the problem.
Chapter 935 Abolition of Prohibition
Is the information accurate?
"It has been confirmed that Washington has not denied our sources..."
Pulitzer Palace, New York, early morning of June 5.
The newsroom of the Messenger World was bustling with activity as the newspaper's reporters worked on a report about an upcoming major event.
According to reliable White House sources, the long-debated 18th Amendment has finally been formally repealed, and the aroma of hops emanating from breweries has given Americans, mired in economic hardship, a glimmer of hope.
In reality, lifting the ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages is not something that can be done overnight.
As early as March 22, 1933, the Confederation stipulated that it was legal to sell beverages with an alcohol content of less than 4%.
Today, Roosevelt is simply fulfilling this promise he made to the American people.
This was almost six months earlier than the initial repeal of Prohibition, which was more or less influenced by Hugh and Harvey Dent, a radical who not only failed to prevent the passage of the 21st Amendment but also played a role in its promotion.
Due to strong public protests over the shooting of Mr. Xu Fu, Roosevelt was able to quell the pro-prohibition forces in Congress and pass the 21st Eucalyptus Amendment at an unimaginable speed.
On the same day, June 5, the Messenger Monde published the news of the lifting of the ban as a supplement.
The newspaper headline read, "Abstinence is finally over!" The bottom right corner proclaimed, "Finally, abstinence is over!" followed by a picture of a crowded bar, indicating how long people had been waiting for this day.
“Congratulations, Mr. Xu Fu, this is your sales license…”11.
At the New York City Department of Health office, the official in charge of issuing the permits gave Xu Fu a friendly smile.
Xu Fu had connections within the White House, even more than with his own newspapers, so as soon as Prohibition was about to be repealed, he went to the New York City Department of Health office to apply for a liquor license.
Because of the close ties between this well-known New York newspaper tycoon and Washington, there were no delays in obtaining the permit; the New York City Department of Health approved Xu Fu's application almost immediately.
"For the future of the United States of America."
Xu Fu reached out and took the authorization document, flipped through it, and then smiled at the health bureau official standing in front of him.
"cheers!"
Upon hearing Xu Fu's words, the official was slightly taken aback, but quickly recovered and his face regained the same sincere smile.
The repeal of Prohibition not only brought joy to the American people but also to government officials who had long awaited it. After all, for the vast majority of people, mandatory alcohol prohibition is a painful thing, especially when it is explicitly stipulated by law; it is not only physical pain but also, to some extent, psychological pain.
Thankfully, those painful days are over. Today, people no longer have to hide and run to bootlegging vendors to buy wine. Instead, they can open their arms and enjoy the taste of fine wine in the sunshine.
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"To the dock!"
Starting from the New York City Department of Health and Wellness office, Xu Fu arrived at the Brooklyn harbor for the first time.
Several months ago, he rented a suitable warehouse in a port near London to store the Scotch whisky and gin he had purchased. After the passage of the 21st Amendment, he submitted a declaration to Customs and Excise Department, preparing to take over the liquor market.
From the New York City Department of Health offices to the Brooklyn docks, trucks were everywhere, the vast majority of them loaded with barrels.
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All the barrels were prepared for the repeal of Prohibition; beer was the best option compared to the various spirits that required time to prepare. Judging from what Xu Fu saw outside the Health Bureau office, almost half or more of the brewers had obtained liquor licenses.
The 14-year prohibition order prevented many breweries from producing beer normally for a long time, and more than half of the breweries were forced to close down. Even the beer cans were rusty.
Not only in New York, but throughout the United States, when news of the repeal of Prohibition came, the first thing breweries did was clean up their brewing equipment and resume brewing operations.
"We've arrived, sir."
The driver looked away from the beer truck and started arguing with Xu Fu.
Xu Fu got out of the car and the first thing he saw was the busy workers on the Brooklyn docks. He hadn't seen such a lively scene in a long time, not since the Great Depression.
Interestingly, Xu Fu also saw bootlegging dealers supervising the unloading of marbles used to conceal alcoholic beverages at the dock. This was illegal during Prohibition, but it was now being carried out nonchalantly at the dock, with even the customs officials standing by turning a blind eye.
This practice became legal after the 21st Amendment was passed.
As he passed the porters, Georgiek, holding the pre-prepared customs clearance form, quickly submitted his application to the customs officials.
Meanwhile, the Messenger World newspaper, which had already been notified, was the first to take photos.
Xu Fu's Scotch whisky and gin became some of the first imported products after the United States abolished Prohibition....
In the days that followed, New York City rejoiced over the repeal of Prohibition, and on the night of June 5, in Los Angeles, actress Jean Harlow opened her first legal beer hall.
The liquor business continues to grow, and "makeshift bars" have appeared on the streets of New York more than once, providing people with the opportunity to buy beer.
Of course, since it was only the initial stage of repealing Prohibition, although Congress had passed the 21st Amendment, President Roosevelt had not yet officially announced it. Therefore, everyone showed a certain degree of restraint, waiting for the day the president would announce the repeal of Prohibition. They were waiting for the day the president would announce the repeal of Prohibition.
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Have you set a time?
Inside the reception hall for foreign dignitaries in Washington, D.C.
Xu Fu was talking to Roosevelt while drinking a martini made with his imported whiskey.
Only one week left.
Roosevelt picked up his glass, took a sip, and replied with a smile that after losing his mobility, Martinis became Roosevelt's main interest, but due to Prohibition, even as president he could not drink to his heart's content, because even former President Hoover could only enjoy it in the embassy.
Now, with the passage of the 21st Amendment, he can finally enjoy his martini without worry.
We succeeded.
Roosevelt savored the taste of his martini and raised his glass to Xu Fu in front of him.
"Yes, we succeeded."
Xu Fu naturally understood that the so-called success Roosevelt referred to was the conversation that took place in Restaurant No. 21.
Although Xu Fu knew that Roosevelt would have proceeded to repeal the ban even without his involvement, Xu Fu was one of the behind-the-scenes forces that prompted Roosevelt to consider repealing the ban.
As Roosevelt watched, he downed his martini and said, "This time, I want the American people to hear and see more than just your announcement of the repeal of Prohibition."
At the outset of the 21st amendment, the law was intended not only to apply to imported wines that had already been produced, but also to promote television broadcast locations.
Drawing inspiration from former retail counters and hotels, and bringing that to the bar.
In the past, many bars were forced to close or change their business due to bans, but now, with the passage of the Eucalyptus Act, these bars are beginning to reappear.
Xu Fu appreciated the huge flow of people behind these taverns, especially considering that during the 14 years of Prohibition, a considerable number of people had longed to walk into a tavern and sit there.
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A week later, on June 15th, that day arrived.
On that day, the Courier World first announced that President Roosevelt would formally announce the news, and then the television screen showed Roosevelt signing the law and announcing that it was officially in effect.
"Now, my fellow Americans, let's take to the streets and have another drink. Of course, don't drink too much, because our tomorrow will be even better..."
Roosevelt proudly told the public that the television ban had been lifted.
Although live image streaming is a very limited field due to technological constraints, it still cannot stop people's enthusiasm.
The Prohibition Act, which had been in effect for fourteen years (to be precise, thirteen years, six months, and nineteen days), was repealed, becoming the first and only amendment to the US Constitution to date to be repealed.
For the American people, the repeal of Prohibition was a unique event: as Roosevelt announced the repeal of Prohibition on television, excited crowds gathered in the streets of America.
People left their homes and raised their glasses together in public places for the first time in nearly fourteen years that drinking was truly legal.
People flocked to the event, singing, dancing, and raising their glasses to celebrate this important day.
The atmosphere was similar in the Pulitzer Building, with smiles involuntarily appearing on everyone's faces in the newspaper offices.
Of course, the happiest person among them was Xu Fu. With the repeal of Prohibition, his imported Scotch whisky and gin sold out for the first time. Now, he's mobilizing new wine imports to London. It can be said that, thanks to his imported wine resources, he has secured a certain market share, especially since many wineries in the US haven't yet responded.