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Hawaii voters seek statehood and the right to elect a president
A reporter travels Hawaii to gauge support for statehood. The piece notes a strong desire among residents including many Japanese and others to become the 49th state, with surveys showing a comfortable majority favoring admission. It details demographics, economy, and political attitudes toward Congress and federal status.
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Hawaii
Congress
United States
Honolulu
Islands
Thurston
Dean
University of Hawaii
Yap
Earl Thacker
Diamond Head