IRS targets tax exempt groups as political activity rises
IRS widens probe into politically active groups with tax exempt status led by right wing outfits. Daughters of the American Revolution among those named. hearings in 1965 may curb foundations' for-profit operations. Life Line and Christian Crusade cited. Hargis vows court fight.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Daughters of the American Revolution
Treasury
Congress
National Council of Churches
Life Line
Dallas
Billy James Hargis
Tulsa
Okla
Christian Crusade
Knowles Ends Budget Hearings After Month of Talks
Gov elect Warren P. Knowles wrapped up a month of hearings on the 1965 67 Wisconsin budget with total requests at 896 million dollars a 36 percent rise he warned may exceed reality He called for an inventory of federal aid costs and pledged tight scrutiny of new programs to curb waste and duplication The final agenda included a 3067 million University of Wisconsin request or 1274 million in tax funding and a 52 4 million increase over the current biennium
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Madison
Warren P. Knowles
Knowles
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin
Church Page Seeks Early Announcements For Christmas
The Monroe Evening Times asks area pastors to submit church announcements early due to Christmas Day falling on Friday. Next week's church page will publish on Wednesday with Tuesday morning notices. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services may be included as reminders. The updated schedule also applies the following week for New Year’s Day.
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Monroe
Wichita student risks life to seize fleeing gunman on campus
Judy Jershin, 18, a Wichita State University freshman, grabbed a loaded 38 caliber pistol from Richard Lee McCarther, 22, a fugitive armed robber who escaped Sedgwick County Jail. After the confrontation in the Fine Arts Building, officers arrested him as students aided in the capture.
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Wichita
Kan
Judy Jershin
Wichita State University
Sedgwick County
McCarthur
Jerry Skelton
Harry Holtz
Fine Arts
Jershin
Doer Will Head Civil Rights Unit
Washington Attor ney John Doar a Republican from New Richmond Wis has been selected to head the Justice Departments civil rights division He will become an assistant attorney general succeeding Burke Marshall Doar 43 has been Marshall s chief aide and helped in litigation on Negro rights in the South President Johnson awarded him the presidents award for distinguished federal civilian service last June Doar joined the Justice Department in 1960 late in the Eisenhower administration
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Washington
John Doar
New Richmond
Wis
Justice Department
White House
Doar
Burke Marshall
Marshall
South
Johnson
Eisenhower
Monroe Jaycees to judge Christmas lighting displays
The Monroe Jaycee Christmas Lighting Contest will name winners next week with two categories General Christmas and Religious. Plaques will be awarded at the January meeting, with honorable mentions in both categories. Judges aim to complete Monday or Tuesday and publish a top list before Christmas Eve in The Monroe Evening Times.
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Monroe Jaycee
Monroe Evening Times
Wisconsin considers separate UW campus funds for Fox River Valley and Racine Kenosha
Madison assemblyman Glen Pommerening proposes that the State Building Commission urge the Legislature to treat allocations for planning new University of Wisconsin campuses in the Fox River Valley and the Racine Kenosha area as distinct items.
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Madison
Glen Pommerening
Rwauwatosa
State Building Commission
University of Wisconsin
Fox River Valley
Racine-Kenosha
Games Postponed Due to Christmas Programs
All mixed curling games scheduled for tomorrow are postponed because of Christmas programs. The matches will resume a week from tomorrow with the same teams and venue.
National Tree Glows Brightly at White House Lighting
President Johnson lights the 72 foot national Christmas tree in a White House ceremony amid 25 degree wind as the First Family hosts staff children then plans a ranch holiday. He praises peace, end to war, and shared abundance in hopeful remarks.
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Washington
White House
President Johnson
Texas Ranch
Johnson
Johnsons
Lady Bird
Lynda
Luci
Chestertown
N.Y
Christ
Bethlehem
Planned Sea Level Canal Welcomed in Panama
President Johnson announced a new sea level Atlantic Pacific canal to replace the Panama Canal within 10 to 15 years. Talks will consider sites in Panama, Colombia, Nicaragua and possibly Costa Rica with surveys to decide the best route and a new treaty to replace the 1903 accord recognizing Panama sovereignty.
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Washington
Newspaper Christmas cards replace greetings for charity
Britons publish yuletide wishes in the Times personal column to fundraising ends. Notable ads include the British Road Federation and Cable and Wireless pledging donations in lieu of cards. Some peers, generals, admirals, and judges join, while Frank and Mrs Muir quietly opt out of ads showing a playful stance on tradition.
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London
The
Times
British Road Federation
Royal Society For the Prevention of Accidents
Cable and Wireless
Noel Hindley
Frank Muir
Muir
the Times
Leaders Honored With 4-H Banquet in Monroe High School
The Green County 4H Adult Leaders banquet was held in the Monroe High School M Room hosted by Commercial and Savings Bank of Monroe. William Leopold acted as toastmaster. Frank Campbell gave the keynote.
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Green County
Monroe High School
Commercial and Savings Bank of
Monroe
Wiliam Leopold
Hilltop
Donald Storck
St. John’s United Church of Christ
Frank Campbell
University of Wisconsin
Walter Babula
Clarence Grundahl
Bank
Willis Riemer
County Agriculture Committee
Myron E. Jeglum
Jack Close
Nathan Schoepfer
Hiawatha 4-H Club
Catholic Priest Reads Litany for Episcopalian
In Palmyra Missouri a Roman Catholic priest will read the litany at the ordination of Episcopal deacon Richard H Baker to priesthood by Episcopal Bishop George L Cadigan. The priest reading the litany is Rev John Schultz of St Pius X parish Moberly.
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Palmyra
George L. Cadigan
Missouri
Richard H. Baker
Cadigan
John Schultz
St. Pius X Roman Catholic
Moberly, Mo
Wisconsin Woman Turns 103 Receives Special SSA Card
Mrs. Carl Marty Sr. of Jamesville will celebrate her 103rd Christmas birthday and receives a unique greeting from the Social Security Administration. Einar Hanson presented a card from Victor Christgau, SSA executive director, noting she qualifies as Wisconsin’s oldest resident and holds widow benefits since 1960 after her husband's death.
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Marty
Carl Marty Sr
Wisconsin
Einar Hanson
Janesville
Victor Christgau
Baltimore
Social Security
Times
Social Security Administration
Social Security Office
Rock, Green
Lafayette County
Hanson
Baltimore, Md
Santa’s beard catches fire as cigar lights up Christmas
In Menomonie Wisconsin Santa Claus burned his beard while smoking a cigar at a student center party. Paul Holm a 21 year old Stout State University student from South Milwaukee was burned on the face and hospitalized in satisfactory condition with expected stay through Christmas.
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Menomonie
Wis
Santa Claus
Paul Holm
South Milwaukee
Stout State University
Menomonie Hospital
Holm
Santa
Ditch proposal seen as answer to canal treaty debate
President Johnson’s sea level canal plan draws mixed reactions in Panama Colombia and the United States. Panamanian leader Robles calls it a historic step toward a new treaty abrogating the 1903 accord while Colombian official Castrillon touts a route through his country and potential revenue. Washington conference praises the move as a basis for negotiations with Johnson urging study of economic impact and protection for Panama. Nicaraguan President Shick declines comment awaiting official text.
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Panama
Johnson
Panama Canal
Colombia
Marco A. Robles
Washington
Bogota
Tomas Castrillon
United States
Columbia
Castrillon
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Inter- American
Organization of American States
Robles
Canal Zone
Panama Star
Managua
Rene Shick
Shick
Still Stalemate in Italy as Parliament Fails to Elect President
Italy's parliament deadlocked for a sixth time in its bid to elect a new president. Before voting finished it was clear no candidate could reach the required majority.
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Rome
Italy
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