37 Year Old Lawyer to Lead Assembly GOP
Marinette attorney Robert D. Haase, 37, will lead the new Republican Assembly majority as the 1961 Legislature opens January 11. Haase aims to expedite bills to finish work in six to seven months. He expects a calmer session than 1959 and plans to defer to Gov. Nelson on finance and tax reform. He may become judiciary committee chair and eyes higher political office in years ahead. He is a part time radio announcer, WWII Air Force veteran, and former Marinette American Legion commander.
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Republican Assembly
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Rock County
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Hoase
Wisconsin
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Green Bay
American Legion
Colleges Turn to Off Campus Housing Space
CHICAGO The nation’s colleges are rethinking student housing policy as growing enrollments push campuses to consider off campus rooms and apartments. A key point is balancing student freedom with landlord cooperation and safe practical standards in a flexible program.
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Chicago
College and University Business
Carl B. Opp
University of Florida
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Government Operations Board Rejects Civil Defense Expansion
The Wisconsin Government Operations Board declined to enlarge the state civil defense program and move to a full time director role. Adjutant General Ralph Olson will keep command with a part time setup, despite bipartisan support for larger federal funding and new deputy positions in Milwaukee Green Bay and Superior. The Legislature may revisit the issue in Gov. Nelson’s February budget proposal.
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Madison
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Green Bay
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James Wimmer
Execu
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Congress
Wisconsin
Olson
John Fitzpatrick
VA Agent Completes Training Course in La Crosse
Eugene L. Dahlen of La Crosse, a Veterans Administration contact representative for Southwest Wisconsin, completed a training course last week to update him on VA matters. From his office at the La Crosse Vocational School, he handles insurance medical care hospitalization disability pensions direct loans and education for veterans and orphans.
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la Crosse
Veterans Administration
Wisconsin
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Dahlen
Sgt Gerald F Wilsey assigned to SAC Offutt AFB
Staff Sgt Gerald F Wilsey, son of Asa J Wilsey of La Crosse, moves to Strategic Air Command Headquarters at Offutt AFB Nebraska for duty. He previously served as assistant personnel sergeant major at Ellsworth AFB South Dakota.
Skyrockers consider a second New Year fireworks display
Skyrockers may stage two New Year fireworks at Grandad Bluff. R E Nietsch says a 6 p.m. show for youngsters and a midnight display for adults are possible if enough money is raised. Estimated costs are 350 dollars for the early show and 650 dollars for the midnight show.
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R. E. Nietsch
Grandad Bluff
Nietsch
West Germany Tees Up Quiet Debt Settlement
In Bonn talks West Germany agrees to accelerate repaying the 600 million dollar postwar debt to the United States and to boost arms purchases and NATO funding. Bonn would reduce the American share of NATO costs and take on financing of aid projects in Turkey and Greece, asserting equal partnership within the alliance.
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Anderson
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Carol Schmid
Heinrich von Brentano
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Heusinger
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Eisenhower Tops 1960 Most Admired List Worldwide
President Eisenhower is named the most admired man for the ninth straight year in the Gallup Poll conducted in 1960. Churchill, Schweitzer, Kennedy, and Nixon follow. the list reflects political interest with seven men having political roles, and 140 total personalities cited.
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John F. Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
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