Clinton Clinton County Democrat Born May 15, 1909, City of Clinton, Clinton county, Iowa, son of Louis P. and Theresa Will Carlsen. Educated in city schools, Clinton, Iowa. B.S. degree, State University of Iowa 1931. J.D. degree, State University of Iowa 1937. Married Betty Moffatt of Stanwood, Iowa, in 1938. Two daughters, Jone and Barbara. Coach and teacher, North English, Iowa, 1932-1934. Coach and teacher, Clinton, Iowa, 1937- 1941. Special agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 1941-1946. Practicing attorney 1937 to present time. Mayor, city of Clinton, Iowa, 1946-1947. County Attorney, Clinton county, Iowa, 1949-1950. Member of Methodist church, Eagles, Elks, Moose, Izaak Walton League, County and State Bar associations, Farm Bureau, Masonic organizations. Serving second term.