Governor Warns Of Veto for Extra Spending Actions
Governor Nelson warned the Legislature he would veto any spending bill lacking a matching revenue source. He noted the proposed amendments cut surpluses from 30 million to 3.5 million for the 1961 63 biennium and said 50 spending bills would cost 39 million without funds. He urged passage of revenue measures now and adjournment in days, praising existing laws like the aging commission and tax reform.
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Nelson
State Commission On the
Wisconsin
Babysitter Sentenced Eight Years in Manslaughter Case
Dubuque special report says Miss Mary Madigan 29 was sentenced to eight years in the women's reformatory for manslaughter in the Aug 4 death of Gail Nemmers 3 while under her care. Psychiatric report found her technically sane despite police claims of squeezing infants after hearing them plead for help.
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Dubuque
Mary Madigan
Miss Madigan
Eugene J. Keane
Gail Nemmers
Wayne Nemmers
Karen Sue Nemmers
Michael Fitzpatrick
Angry Little Girls Spark Church Fire in Milwaukee
Two girls aged five and six started a blaze at St. Stanislaus Catholic church after being denied a ride on a red snowplow. Police say damages likely exceed $10,000. The children later reenacted the incident for parents and officials, claiming anger over the refused ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
St. Stanislaus Catholic Church
Democrats Push Bank Levy Amid Session Delay
Wisconsin Democrats pressed a bill to tax banks and savings institutions more, seeking a 2.2 million annual levy on banks and 800 thousand on savings institutions, with a two thirds vote. Republicans criticized the move as a lame duck issue while Assembly and Senate leaders contemplate adjournment and recall provisions.
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Madison
State Assembly
Nelson
Robert Huber
D-West
Allis
GOP
Huber
Willis Hutnik
Tony
Wisconsin
Assembly
Senate
New Watershed Formed Plans For 7th County Unit
The Honey Creek Watershed Association convenes January 22 at Alvin Bidlingmaier home to map yearly programs. The watershed covering Clarno and Cadiz Townships becomes the county’s seventh soil and water conservation unit, with Myron E. Jeglum and James Schwoegler leading preliminary planning with directors Harold Trumvy Duane Beach Arleigh Frautschy Delvert Soddy and Alvin Bidlingmaier.
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Honey Creek Watershed Association
Alvin
Arleigh Frautschy
Delvert Soddy
Alvin Bidlingmaier
Tank Collision at Ft Hood Kills Five Soldiers
A tank from the 67th Armored and a truck from the 35th Armored of the 2nd Armored Division collided at the gate of the mo tor pool at Ft Hood. The crash caused an explosion killing five soldiers and injuring 22, 11 of them seriously.
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FT. Hood
Tex
67Th Armored
35Th Armored
2Nd Armored
Relatives Seek Identities After Holland Wreck
Relatives of victims in Holland s worst train wreck arrived to help identify bodies in a church as the death toll reached 87. Most identified victims were men while women were harder to identify due to lost handbags. The express crashed into a slower commuter train at a fogbound junction near Woerden after the express was three minutes ahead on schedule. Officials suspected a signal misread in fog by one engineer.
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Woerden
Netherlands
Amsterdam
Utrecht
Holland
Kohler Stock Value Argued in 1953 Sale Dispute
In Milwaukee a defense witness testifies that Kohler Co stock would have brought $92 a share in public sale in 1953. Walter J. Kohler Jr seeks $214,156 from Kohler Co and his uncle Herbert V. Kohler, claiming stock was worth $125 a share instead of $115 received. The witness notes 1952 book value at $169 but says book value is only a minor factor in market value. He cites Kohler Co earnings of $112 per share over six years before the sale.
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Milwaukee
Kohler Co
Walter J. Kohler Jr
Herbert V. Kohler
Walter Kohler
Harry Wildeman
Chicago
Wildeman
U.S. District Court
Snow Policy Sets 24-Hour Grace for Parked Cars
The Board of Public Works approved a 24 hour grace period after new snow before towing. Police will place red warning tickets after snow exceeds 14 inches. Cars not moved within 24 hours may be towed to a plowed area at owner expense. Officials urged cooperation to speed snow removal.
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Board of Public Works
Jack Erb
Skattum
Monroe
Immanuel Eub
Karl Koch
Market Square
Gerald Wait
Bruce Koch
Larry Wait
Times
Soviet To Free Belgian Jerliner After Armenia Landing
The Soviet government agreed to release a Belgian airliner that landed in Armenia while en route from Tehran to Brussels with 27 aboard. Passengers and crew were safe and staying at a Grozny hotel. a protest over air space violation was presented to Sabena and Aeroflot to resolve technical details. Three Americans were among the passengers. the cause of the plane straying off course remained unclear.
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Moscow
Armenia
Tehran
Brussels
Belgium
Kuznetsov
Cools
Grozny
Yerevan
Sabena
Aeroflot
Istanbul
Cheese Demand Steady as Madison Market Signals Ample Supply
Madison cheese market shows steady demand for cheddar and bulk styles with generally fair activity. Outlets report best interest from eting and processing sectors. supplies are ample to more than ample with prices ranging across longhorns, cheddars, 40-pound blocks, single daisies and midgets.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Euting
Jaycees to Choose Outstanding Citizen at Tomorrow Meeting
Jaycees will hold a 7 30 p m meeting at the Legion hall to read nominations and select Monroe s Outstanding Senior Citizen Lloyd Holmes is chairman of the awards committee The winner will be revealed Jan 17 during a Jaycee Bosses Night at Monroe Country Club Other awards including Outstanding Young Man and Outstanding Young Farmer will be announced and Christmas Lighting Contest plaques presented Past winners are listed with names and years.
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Jaycees
Legion Hall
Monroe
Lloyd Holmes
Monroe Country Club
Lewis A. Moore
Robert
Ties Says Ten'To Go' Forecast After Snow Issues
Brodhead amateur forecaster Fred Ties notes this weekend’s storm as the 14th of the season with 10 more expected. He declines to estimate future snowfall intensity citing safety and humor, using an old family formula to predict 24 total snowfalls for winter.
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Fred Ties
Brodhead
Ties
Molotov Returns to Vienna Post Amid Unclear Departure Date
Moscow officials searched for V. M. Molotov 24 hours after the foreign ministry said he had resumed his post as Soviet representative to the International Atomic Energy Commission in Vienna. Authorities offered two departure versions and promised to call back, while reaffirming Molotov will travel to Vienna despite party congress attacks.
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Moscow
V. M. Molotov
Foreign Ministry
International Atomic Energy Commission
Vienna
Austria
Molotov
Communist Party
Bloodmobile Visit Set for New Glarus February 12
Area chairmen announced for the bloodmobile stop in New Glarus on Monday February 12. Richard Ewing Robert Hoesly Herbert Blaser and Erick Ross named to recruit workers with Mrs. Robert Strickler in charge. The New Glarus quota is 75 pints with pledges due by February 5. The unit will operate 2 to 6 p.m. at the New Glarus elementary school gym.
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New Glarus
Gilbert Duerst
Richard Ewing
York Township
Robert Hoesly
Village of
Herbert Blaser
Exeter Township
Erick Ross
Brooklyn Township
Robert Strickler
Duerst
Glarus Elementary School
No Show Penalty Set to Begin March 1
The Civil Aeronautics Board tentatively rules airlines may charge up to 50 dollars to no show for reservations starting March 1. Passengers with tickets who arrive to find no seat may collect at least 25 dollars. Action follows a request from 11 major airlines.
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Washington — Airlines
Civil Aeronautics Board
Bitter Cold Grips Wisconsin After Major Snowstorm
A deep freeze settled over Wisconsin with 17 below zero at a sewage plant near Monroe and 13 below in Monroe's business district as the state endures a major January snowstorm. Highways are slick, students stay home, and drifting snow hinders travel while Colorado faces snow and school closures.
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Monroe
Wisconsin
Walter Babula
Juneau
Butte
Mont
New Mxico
Continental Divide
Colorado
Wyoming
Loveland
Denver
Monarch
Plains
San Francisco
Oakland
Calif
Highway Unit Expansion To Be Decided by Board
The County Board resolutions and legislative committee will meet at 8 30 tonight in the county jail to discuss expanding the highway committee from three to five members. The group will decide after tonight's discussion and is expected to report to the County Board next Tuesday night. Ray E Kundert county clerk says opponents and advocates have been invited to speak. The committee includes Paul Francois president Leland Heitz and Mrs Allan F Barnard.
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Ray E. Kundert
Paul Francois
Leland Heitz
Allan F. Barnard
Atom Spy Alan Nunn May Joins Ghana University
Dr. Alan Nunn May, famed as the Western world's first atomic spy, is named special professor of physics at the University of Ghana, marking a notable career shift to academic leadership in Africa.
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Atomic Spy
London
Alan Nunn May
The
University of
Ghana
Board May Allow Sledding On Some City Streets
The Board of Public Works signaled possible approval for supervised sledding on select city streets if property owners consent. After considering barricades for 30 years, the board postponed action, urging parents to propose a supervised plan and seek owner support while noting safety concerns and increased street traffic. Dr. Harriet Anundsen leads a local push to reinstate barricades.
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Board of Public Works
Harriet G. Anundsen
Park and Recreation Department
Rex N. Eyler
Anundsen
Monroe
Rancher Finishes 65 Mile Cattle Drive Ahead Of Schedule
Rancher Don Hight drove 1,800 steers to a South Dakota livestock center five days in rough winter conditions. Weather threatened, so he and seven drovers completed the 65 mile trek Monday night, saving about $2,000 in trucking costs.
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S.D
Don Hight
South Dakota
Kantro Night Benefiting March of Dimes Set At Swiss Wheel
W A Bender announces Kantro Night will occur January 25 at the Swiss Wheel, marking the first site change from Monroe Country Club. The event will close to the public with a special gentleman’s program, and the March of Dimes Airlift is planned for the Monroe Airport this Sunday with toll bridges prepared for the campaign on Saturday. Mothers March slated for January 30.
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W. A. Bender
National Foundation
Bender
Monroe Country Club
Green County Pilots Association
Monroe Airport
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Harold E. Scherer
Dwight A. Crandall
J. B. Scherer
John A. Schindler
Rolland W. Blaha
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