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Hawaii Statehood Hope High as 85th Congress Opens
Hawaii seeks statehood with President Eisenhower in favor and both parties backing it in platforms. A Democratic delegate arrives to push the bill, which previously died in joint committee after Senate Alaska linkage. Hawaii argues it has paid taxes and served as a territory without voting rights.
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