Evidence On Liquor Sales Sent by ABC

The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission has sent to the Cambridge Liscensing Board evidence of sale of liquor to minors in four local restaurants, William H. Hearn, secretary of the ABC, disclosed yesterday.

The restaurants involved include "Cronin's," the Oxford Grille, and the Wursthaus. Also named was the Midget Delicatessen Store at 1712 Mass. Ave.

The Cambridge Licensing Board, which grants licenses to the establishments, is free to take whatever action it feels advisable. Since it is not dealing with a criminal case, it may not fine or jail offending permittees, but may suspend or revoke license privileges.

The Commission's investigators obtained the evidence after visits to the restaurants Saturday evening. Drinkers suspected of being under age were asked to show conclusive identification cards.

Drinkers Not Prosecuted

Since the investigators were only interested in checking for violations by license-holders, they did not take action against the under-age drinkers. Purchase of liquor by minors, with or without falsified identification, is forbidden by the state Liquor Control Act, however.

The local licensing board is expected to receive the commission's evidence some time this morning. The ABC did not make any recommendations as to the course of action, nor will it take any action itself.

A spot-check of the local resturants last night indicated that most of them were either unaware of or unimpressed by the possibility of board action, and did not ask for identification even in questionable cases.