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January 27, 1954
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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In Washington, Sen. Dworshak (R-Idaho) withdrew his insistence on a combined statehood bill for Hawaii and Alaska, clearing the way for separate consideration. He received assurances from Sens. Butler and Cordon that an Alaska bill would be reported within 30 days.
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Way Cleared For Separation Of Two Statehood Bills
WASHINGTON, (R)--The way apparently was cleared Tuesday for separation of the question of statehood for Hawaii from that of statehood for Alaska. Sen. Dworshak (R-Idaho), key legislator in the situation, dropped his stand for a combined bill.
The Eisenhower administration had aimed for separate consideration for Hawaii. Its plans were upset when Dworshak voted with Democrats in the Senate Interior Committee last week for a combined bill.
Tuesday, Dworshak announced a switch of positions by issuing the following statement:
"I have withdrawn my insistence that both Hawaii and Alaska be considered in a single measure.
"The reason for my action last week in voting to include Hawaii and Alaska was to insure consideration of statehood for both territories at this session.
"Now I have received assurances from chairman Hugh Butler of the Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, and from Sen. Guy Cordon, chairman of the subcommittee that a separate bill, now being perfected, which deals with Alaska, will be reported out within 30 days. This, I feel will accomplish the purpose of consideration for both territories this session."
WASHINGTON, (R)--The way apparently was cleared Tuesday for separation of the question of statehood for Hawaii from that of statehood for Alaska. Sen. Dworshak (R-Idaho), key legislator in the situation, dropped his stand for a combined bill.
The Eisenhower administration had aimed for separate consideration for Hawaii. Its plans were upset when Dworshak voted with Democrats in the Senate Interior Committee last week for a combined bill.
Tuesday, Dworshak announced a switch of positions by issuing the following statement:
"I have withdrawn my insistence that both Hawaii and Alaska be considered in a single measure.
"The reason for my action last week in voting to include Hawaii and Alaska was to insure consideration of statehood for both territories at this session.
"Now I have received assurances from chairman Hugh Butler of the Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, and from Sen. Guy Cordon, chairman of the subcommittee that a separate bill, now being perfected, which deals with Alaska, will be reported out within 30 days. This, I feel will accomplish the purpose of consideration for both territories this session."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Statehood Bills
Hawaii Alaska
Senate Interior Committee
Dworshak Switch
What entities or persons were involved?
Sen. Dworshak (R Idaho)
Hugh Butler
Sen. Guy Cordon
Where did it happen?
Washington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington
Event Date
Tuesday
Key Persons
Sen. Dworshak (R Idaho)
Hugh Butler
Sen. Guy Cordon
Outcome
way cleared for separate statehood bills; assurances for alaska bill reporting within 30 days
Event Details
Sen. Dworshak dropped his stand for a combined statehood bill for Hawaii and Alaska after receiving assurances from Senate committee chairmen that both territories would receive consideration this session via separate measures.