(Dem.), Born Thorp, Dec. 18, 1896; married. Educated Thorp schools; Oshkosh State Coll. 2 years; studied law at Marquette Univ. Practicing attorney since 1927; South Milwaukee teacher 1920- 27. World War I veteran; Navy 1917-18. Chm. Milwaukee County Dem. Organizing Com. 1952-53. Assemblyman 1941-53; Dem. Floor Leader 1945, '47, '49. Elected to Senate 1954; reelected 1958, 1962, 1966; now serving 15th legislative session. Chm. Dem. Joint Caucus 1953-69. Committee assignments: 1969-Judiciary (also 1955-1967) and jt. interim Com.; Com. for Review of Admin. Rules (also 1967), chm. 1965); Legislative Council (secy., also 1967 and 1963, vice-chm. 1965 and 1959) and its Exec. and Finance Corns.; 1967-Senate Select Com. on Univ. of Wis.; 1965-Legis. Programs Study Com. (chm.); 1963-Remedial Legislation Com. Mailing address: 4757 S. Packard Ave., Cudahy 53321. 7th Senatorial District: Assembly Districts Milwaukee 17th, 19th, 24th. (Blue Book 1970)Learn More
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