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July 01, 1958
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 1, 1958.

* State of Alaska is born - IKE - original reporting - unique gift idea

This 38 page newspaper has a two line, six column headline on the front page: "ALASKA TO BE 49TH STATE; SENATE APPROVAL IS 64-20" with subheads that include: "Historic Ballot Sppeds Measure To White House" and more. More inside. Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.