Editorial: A modest Christmas telethon for troops
An Armory to Ft. Lewis phone hookup organized by the Lions Club with United Telephone and Bell long lines, created three extensions for family chats during a 2 000 mile call. The event ran 1 hour 35 minutes and the bill included a 29 cent share from United Telephone's owner.
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Lions Club
Ft. Lewis
United Telephone Co
United Telephone
Bell
Armory
United Firm
Bell Long Lines
Tax Department hires Madison firm to explain reform law
A Madison newspaper reports the State Department of Taxation engaged a local public relations firm on a part time basis to translate the complex tax revision law for the public. The piece notes benefits and questions whether outside help reveals staff communication gaps and warns of continued red tape for merchants and employers.
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Madison
State Department of Taxation
Tax Department
State Department
State Tax Department
Eighth Amendment Meaning Through Court History
The article surveys the Eighth Amendment's prohibitions on excessive bail fines and cruel punishments. It traces English roots from 1689 and Habeas Corpus acts, then reviews U.S. court applications and notable cases such as Stack v Boyle and Brandeis dissent, noting limited rulings and jurisdiction issues.
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England
Gilbert and Sullivan
King’s Bench
United States District Court
Dant
United States of America
Stack
Boyle
Supreme Court
Brandeis
Rambler Fourth Quarter Sales Hit 1961 Record
Detroit American Motors Corp reports Rambler sales in the fourth quarter of 1961 reached a record 110,400 units, about 6,000 more than the previous year’s fourth quarter record.
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Detroit
American Motors Corp
Eisenhower signals bid for Republican nomination
A decade ago General Dwight D. Eisenhower declared willingness to accept the Republican presidential nomination on January 6, 1952. Carlson and the Flying Enterprise remained stricken at sea as Turmoil and the damaged freighter towed it toward Falmouth, about 152 miles away. The situation followed Manpower-wide storm warnings as rescue efforts continued.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Fect
Kurt Carlsen
Flying Enterprise
Haven
Falmouth
Carlson
Truman
Churchill
New Glarus Plans Caucus March 8
New Glarus sets a spring caucus for Thursday March 8 at 8 p.m. in Village hall. The board met in January approving rental of existing utility poles to United Telephone for a Monroe circuit and limiting Highway 69 to 50 mph between the Swiss Maid building and the bridge. Harold Gerry named municipal justice of the peace at 30 dollars monthly, radio gear for direct police calls authorized, and no action on hiring a fulltime secretary for tourism and correspondence.
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New Glarus
United Telephone Co
Monroe
State Highway Department
Harold Gerry
New Glarus Business Association
Veterans Unite in Washington Meet on Veterans Legislation
National commanders of four major veterans groups plan a Washington meeting to join forces on veterans bills. John Bashara Sr. of Norfolk Virginia heads the Veterans of World War I and says American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Disabled American Veterans will join in Washington February 5.
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Tampa
Fla
Washington
John Bashara Sr
Norfolk
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Disabled American Veterans
Edison era education reformer questions modern college fit
Dr. Carroll V. Newsom retired NYU president argues Edison would struggle to enter today’s engineering schools. He advocates tailoring college to the student, stressing practical skills, thinking ahead, and broader access while urging hardware tinkering and earlier preparation. Newsom has held key educational posts including NYU president and New York State associate commissioner of education.
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Thomas A. Edison
Carroll V. Newsom
Edison
Newsom
New York University
Ware
Prentice-Hall
College Today
NYU
New York State
Oberlin College
Ohio
University of New Mexico
Bird Census Reported Down Near Here
A local annual bird count led by Dr. James R. Weir showed a drop in species from 18 to 15 and fewer total birds. Accompanied by family and E. O. Evans, the group noted unusually few chickadees cardinals and no nuthatches amid heavy snow. A kingfisher and red headed woodpecker were observed, but evening grosbeaks were not found.
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James R. Weir
Weir
Don
Christine
E. O. Evans
Jackson Enters Capitol Through Basement in 1829 Inauguration
Crowds blocked entrances on Inauguration Day 1829 as President-elect Andrew Jackson climbed a wall and entered the capitol through a sub basement to reach the ceremony.
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Capitol
Andrew Jackson
Browntown By Mrs Theda May visitors noted in column
Monroe guests Mr and Mrs Robert Pentiston visited the Ray Montgomerys. South Wayne guests Mr and Mrs Joe Winn spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Roger Schumacher.
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Browntown
Mrs
Theda May
Robert Penniston
Monroe
Ray Montgomerys
Joe Winn
South Wayne
Roger Schumacher
Feline adoptions draw out a one-eyed Mose
The Browns offer four kittens for adoption in The Weekly Clarion. Mose, a single-eyed stray with a healing injury, clings to his keeper. A young man offers to take Mose after a gentle exchange about care and companionship.
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Clarion
Mose
New Members Announced with Addresses and Dates
Tamie Jo David joins on January 17 1961 at 1616 17th Ave NE. Brenda Kay Bredeson joins in Argyle on June 1 1960. Brian Mark Bredeson also joins in Argyle on April 13 1961.
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Tamie Jo David
Avnue
Brenda Kay Bredeson
Argyle
Brian Mark Bredeson
Classified Ads Solve Problems Save Time
A concise guide suggests using classified ads to quickly resolve issues and save time. It argues ads offer targeted, affordable solutions and can streamline finding needed services or items.
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Patten describes quiet moment with strangers and Mose
In a vignette by Faye Patten from Our Dumb Animals, a man notices strangers smiling and walking away while Mose cuddles against him, highlighting a gentle interaction. Courtesy Massachusetts SPCA.
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Mose
Massachusetts
SPCA
Out-of-town guests visit Blanchardville residents
Mrs. Earl Barber hosts visitors from Milwaukee Ripon Monroe Madison and DeForest among others. Guests include Dr. S. B. Marshall Hollandale Stan ley Marshall Montfort New Glarus and the Robert Strickler family New Glarus. Prof. Herbert L. Trotter returns to Ft Eustis Va. after leave.
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Homer B. Marshall
Harry
S. B. Marshall
Hollandale
Stanley Marshall
Ripon
Leroy Narveson
Montfort
Robert Strickler
New Glarus
Cora Alfred
Milwaukee
Edward Schroeder
Gerton
Rockford
Herbert L. Trotter
Ft. Eustis
Marguerite Trotter
Don Lovelace
James
Donna Kubly
Monroe
Emily Butcher
Madison
Susan E. _ Stuessy
Platteville
Mmes
Vern A. Marshall Sr
Earl J. Barber
Simon Bakkee
DeForest
Knight Bakkee
Waunakee
84th Birthday Honored in Monticello Visit
Mrs. Meier Sr. celebrated her 84th birthday with guests from Monticello and Monroe. Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelm G Mei er and Mrs. John Meier Sr. hosted in Savannah Illinois. Wilbert Legler Paul Legler from Jamestown North Dakota stayed with the Holcomb family. The Leglers then dined with Mrs. Mary Zentner New Glarus before visiting Julia Legler Monroe and traveling to Florida for winter.
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William G. Meier
John Meier
Arnold Meier
Savanna
Ill
Meier
Wilbert Legler
Paul Legler
Jamestown
N.D
Robert Holcomb
the Leglers
Rosa Legler
Mary
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