Wisconsin 1951 Legislature Ends With Reapportionment Pending
The 1951 Wisconsin Legislature wrapped amid fireworks over reapportionment and a likely referendum in November 1952. Tax surpluses and a reduced surtax favored school aid while many less controversial measures advanced. A full review of state operating funds for 1953 was authorized, with funds allocated for welfare buildings and a focus on adjustment and equalization marking the session as a practical success.
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Wisconsin
Legis
Kohler
Sesf
McCarthy and MacArthur duel over policy and personalities
The piece traces Senator McCarthy’s push that sparked a two year inquiry into the U S administration and foreign policy in the war against communism. It notes General MacArthur’s removal and his subsequent issue driven attack on officials including Marshall and Acheson, concluding the senate speech offered little beyond hardening administration defenses.
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Senator McCarthy
Gen. MacArthur
Japan
Korea
McCarthy
Defense Marshall
State Acheson
Senate
Did Lady Godiva Ride and Stir Tax Reform Fervor
In a dialogue on legend and myth, letters debate Lady Godiva’s naked ride as a catalyst for tax reform and public perception. Encyclopedias trace the tale’s origins to 12th century Coventry era myths, with later writers like Leigh Hunt and Tennyson shaping the narrative.
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Lady Godiva
Godiva
Washington
Coventry
Paul Revere
Roger of Wentworth
Leigh Hunt
Lord Tennyson
Tom
Covent
Leofric
St. Michael's
Jubilation at St Victor’s confirms over a hundred in June 1941
In St Victor’s church Archbishop Moses E. Kiley administers the sacrament of confirmation to more than 100 candidates on June 16, 1941. The item notes other local events and anniversaries, including Cadiz township resident Clarence K. Allen’s death and the Monroe chamber of commerce secretary position being abandoned after a year of operation.
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St. Victor's Church
Moses E. Kiley
D. D
Clarence K. Allen
Cadiz Township
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Herman
Florence Castle Siet
Wisconsin
W. J. Knight
W. A. Nance
Fred Faeser
Rockford
Russell
Joseph Daily
Chicago
Fitzgibbons Carriage Factory
Roy Jaberg
Emil W. Weiss
Fred Musselman
Janesville
U S Korea Casualties Surpass Seventy Thousand Mark
Washington reported U S casualties in Korea at 70 317 as of June 8 an increase of 1 965 over last week The defense department tally lists 10 432 killed 48 133 wounded and 11 752 missing in action The wounded include 1 231 who have since died and 104 of the missing are known dead 11 767 combat deaths total The missing include 1 284 who have since returned to U S control and 153 who are prisoners of war leaving 10 211 currently missing
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Washington
U.S
Korea
Defense Department
U. S
Madison signs 15 member judicial council bill
Gov Kohler signed into law a bill creating a 15 member judicial council to study Wisconsin's court system and practices. The council will report to the 1953 legislature.
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Judicial Law
Madison
Kohler
Judicial Council
Wisconsin
Monroe cancer fund drive totals $1,834 reported
Lyle Rodger, fund treasurer, reports $1,884.60 raised in Monroe area to date. The business district contributed $530.74 and four wards $62.14. Ward breakdown: First Bill $260.48, Second 65?, Third 65 and Fourth $80.17. Additional donations include $149.56 from organizations, $3 from Brodhead, $0 from Clarno, two rural school donations, and miscellaneous gifts. Memorials totaled $76 for Mrs. Lee Morris and $51.50 for Paul H. Rufenacht, with rural schools contributing $273.19 and other gifts $55.55.
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Monroe
Lyle Rodger
Brodhead
Clarno
Wedding Guests Attend Krupke Vogel Ceremony in Monroe
Mrs. Harry T. Maddrell notes guests at the Krupke-Vogel wedding in Monroe on Sunday. Other items include visits by Mrs. Alice Dahl and Mrs. Artchie Williams of Devils Lake to relatives in Wisconsin, and several local residents visiting family in Darlington Wiota Rockford Warren and Dodgeville. Nearby, Chapman and Clark Beloit attended Nichols reunion, and WSCS summer school attire noted.
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George
Vogel
Krupke-Vogel
Monroe
Alice Dahl
Artchie Williams
Devils Lake
Dak
Burtram Olmsted
Olmsted
Emery Olmsted
Rockford
Gerald Krupke
Donald Krupke
Warren
Herman
Minnesota
Mines
Carl Moellenberndt
Freeport
George Kading
Stoughton
Harold Kading
Bruce Kading
Pfe
Harold E. Kading
A H. Kading
Wesley Chapman
Rebecca Clark
Woman's Club
Delavan
D. M. Howery
Lake Forest
Ill
Birthday greetings and schedules mixed with a story excerpt
The draft lists names and dates for birthday greetings across multiple towns and days from June. It shifts to a narrative where Rory resents Zacharia Dock’s arrival, feeling isolated as Ma and Pa welcome him, and contemplates secrets about the farm. The scene ends with Rory retreating outdoors in reluctance.
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Zacharia
Zacharia Dock
Bacharia
Greek officers protest move to place politicians over armed forces
A group of eleven ousted senior Greek army officers charged that politicians are seeking control of the armed forces. They are firm supporters of Field Mars Alexander Papagos, who resigned as commander in chief on May 13.
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Athens
Mars Alexander — Papagos
Cohen aide sentenced in federal narcotics case
Harold Meltzer, once linked to Los Angeles racketeer Mickey Cohen, was sentenced to five years in prison for conspiracy to violate federal narcotics laws.
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Cohen
New York
Harold Meltzer
Los Angeles
Mickey Cohen
New Members Guttmer and Loeffel Listed in Records
Phillip Dean Guttmer of route 2 joined the list on July 1, 1946, followed by Carl John Loeffel of Monicello on May 2, 1951. The notices record membership additions with home locations and dates.
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Phillip Dean Guttmer
Carl John Loeffel
Monicello
New Local Teacher Receives Her Degree In Northland College Graduation
Miss Marylee Mason daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Mason Jr received a bachelor of philosophy degree from Northland college Ashland General James Harold Doolittle delivered the address Miss Mason will teach junior high at Monroe next year She belonged to the choir for four years and earned two student scholarships Her parents and brother and Mrs Chester Mason attended the exercises Miss Mason returned to Blanchardville for a short visit
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Naravie
Marylee Mason
Frank Mason Jr
Northland College
Ashland
James Harold Doolittle
Signals failure blamed for Bryn Mawr rail crash
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled the May 18 collision on the Pennsylvania Railroad near Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania was caused by a failure to operate one train according to automatic signals. The fast Red Arrow collided with the Philadelphia Night Express, killing eight and injuring 123.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bryn Mawr
Hidden Fight Between Rory and Zacharia
In a rural setting Rory hides and plans to evade Zacharia after a birthday misadventure. He confronts Zacharia for stealing a kitten, a brutal fight ensues on a hayloft floor. Rory wins the scuffle but sustains a bruised lip as Ma questions their hatred and urges forgiveness.
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Rory
Army fixes Korea enemy losses at 1 143 361 through June 7
The army estimates total enemy casualties in Korea at 1,143,361 through June 7, including combat and non battle losses. North Korean deaths are 588,391 and Chinese losses 555,270, with 161,316 prisoners of war.
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Washingwon —Ory— Ine Army
Korea
Tune
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