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May 7, 1937
The Wrangell Sentinel
Wrangell, Alaska
What is this article about?
U.S. House Delegate Anthony J. Dimond introduces bill on May 5 to let Alaska voters decide in September 1938 referendum if their bicameral legislature should become unicameral. Current setup: 16-member House, 8-member Senate.
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ONE HOUSE LEGISLATURE
Washington, D. C., May 5
Whether the Alaska Legislature should be comprised of only one house, instead of two houses as at present, is a question that will be decided at the election in September, 1938, if Congress passes the bill that was introduced in the House today by Delegate Anthony J. Dimond. In respect to the measure, the delegate said:
"I believe the legislature should consist of only one house, but I also believe the people of Alaska should be permitted to say through a referendum what they think about it."
At present the legislature is comprised of two branches, the House and the Senate. House is composed of 16 members and the Senate 8 members.
Washington, D. C., May 5
Whether the Alaska Legislature should be comprised of only one house, instead of two houses as at present, is a question that will be decided at the election in September, 1938, if Congress passes the bill that was introduced in the House today by Delegate Anthony J. Dimond. In respect to the measure, the delegate said:
"I believe the legislature should consist of only one house, but I also believe the people of Alaska should be permitted to say through a referendum what they think about it."
At present the legislature is comprised of two branches, the House and the Senate. House is composed of 16 members and the Senate 8 members.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Alaska Legislature
One House Bill
Dimond
Referendum
September 1938
What entities or persons were involved?
Anthony J. Dimond
Where did it happen?
Alaska
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Alaska
Event Date
May 5
Key Persons
Anthony J. Dimond
Event Details
Delegate Anthony J. Dimond introduced a bill in the House to allow Alaska voters to decide via referendum in September 1938 whether the Alaska Legislature should consist of one house instead of two. He stated that he believes in a one-house legislature but wants the people to decide. Currently, the legislature has a House of 16 members and a Senate of 8 members.