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The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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House Speaker Sam Rayburn expressed fear that the Alaska statehood bill may be defeated when it comes up in the House later this week. Rep. Clair Engle, however, believes it will not be sent back to committee. Engle received a trophy from Ralph J. Rivers for his efforts on Alaska statehood.
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WASHINGTON, (AP)- House Speaker Sam Rayburn was quoted today as expressing fear the Alaska statehood bill may be beaten when it comes up in the House later this week.
Rep. Clair Engle (D-Calif) said Rayburn had advised him he believes the bill may be sent back to the committee but the Californian added "I don't think so myself."
Engle, chairman of the House Insular Affairs Committee, made his comment during the course of a presentation to him by Ralph J. Rivers of a trophy making the Californian a member of the 49ers.
Rivers, Alaska's unofficial representative in Congress, said the award was in recognition of Engle's efforts to make Alaska the 49th state.
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fear that the bill may be beaten or sent back to committee; engle disagrees.
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House Speaker Sam Rayburn expressed fear the Alaska statehood bill may be beaten in the House later this week. Rep. Clair Engle said Rayburn advised him of this belief but added he does not think so. Engle received a trophy from Ralph J. Rivers recognizing his efforts for Alaska statehood.