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March 16, 1959
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Key West, Florida, loses its status as the southernmost city in the US after Congress admits Hawaii to the union. Mayor Delio Cobo wires congratulations to Honolulu's mayor, noting the latitude difference.
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Key West Now Places 2nd In Southernmost' Status
KEY WEST, Fla., (A) -- No longer is Key West the southernmost city in the United States. Congress saw to that in voting to admit Hawaii to the union.
Mayor Delio Cobo, after a look at a map confirmed his worst suspicions, wired Honolulu's mayor: "Congratulations to the southernmost city in the U. S. from Dr. Delio Cobo, mayor of Key West formerly the southernmost city in the U.S."
Key West, like most of the Florida Keys, is situated between 24 and 25 degrees north of the equator. Honolulu is 21 degrees, 19 minutes north.
KEY WEST, Fla., (A) -- No longer is Key West the southernmost city in the United States. Congress saw to that in voting to admit Hawaii to the union.
Mayor Delio Cobo, after a look at a map confirmed his worst suspicions, wired Honolulu's mayor: "Congratulations to the southernmost city in the U. S. from Dr. Delio Cobo, mayor of Key West formerly the southernmost city in the U.S."
Key West, like most of the Florida Keys, is situated between 24 and 25 degrees north of the equator. Honolulu is 21 degrees, 19 minutes north.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Key West
Southernmost City
Hawaii Admission
Mayor Telegram
Latitude Comparison
What entities or persons were involved?
Delio Cobo
Honolulu's Mayor
Where did it happen?
Key West, Fla.; Honolulu
Story Details
Key Persons
Delio Cobo
Honolulu's Mayor
Location
Key West, Fla.; Honolulu
Story Details
Key West is no longer the southernmost city in the US after Hawaii's admission. Mayor Delio Cobo confirms via map and wires congratulations to Honolulu's mayor.