Memorial honors Keith Thomson in Wyoming legislature
The Wyoming Senate unanimously paid tribute to Keith Thomson, a 41 year old former cowboy turned politician, as they memorialized his life and career. The brief tribute lauded Thomson’s rise from Cowboy to United States Senator elect and noted his service to private enterprise and public life, ending with reflections on his impact and Divine providence. The piece also touches on Senate debates, a long running tank bill, and budget work of the 36th Legislature, plus a short local ad for ranch loans and a coyote factoid.
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Wyoming
Lfe
United States
Keith Thomson
Senate
Robert Murphy
Natrona County
Charles G.inwin
Converse County
Fez
Murphy
State Senate
House
Ways and
Wyoming Society Elects O Callaghan President in DC
In Washington on January 27 Jerry A O Callaghan of Larame was chosen as president of the Wyoming Society. He previously served as legislative assistant to Senator O Mahoney and continues in the same role for his successor Senator Hickey. Other officers include Keith Osborne of Cheyenne as vice president Elizabeth Qaniagan of Rock Springs as secretary and Don Peyton of Cheyenne as treasurer.
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Washington, D. C
Jerry A. O'Callaghan
Larame
Wyaming Society
O'Callaghan
Joseph ©. O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Senate
O'Mahoney
Ben. J. J. Hickey
Wyoming Society
Keith Osborne
Cheyenne
William H. Harrison
R-Wye
Elizabeth Qaniagan
Rock Springs
Gale W. McGee
Don Peyton
National Defense Department
United States
Chaber of
Commerce
Our Destiny Is In Our Own Hands Inspires Loyalty Ads
The América Fore Loyalty Group promotes patriotic reflection with a nine ad nationwide campaign titled Our Destiny Is In Our Own Hands. Full color paintings and quotes link to civic duty as government and education officials receive these national presentations. Social Security tax rates for 1961 stay at 3 percent for both employer and employee, with self employment at 4.5 percent, clarifying IRS notices about a state unemployment tax increase to 3.1 percent.
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America
Isurance
America Fore Loyalty
Bill Woodrow
Social Security Office
Rock Springs
Sublette Delegation Wins Defeat For Oil Pipeline Tax 46
Dick Lyman reports Sublette County officials Norman Barlow and Joe Budd thwarted Senate File 46, a pipeline valuation reform. The measure would have reduced Sublette pipeline assessments by 310,690, but Barlow secured a 20 to 6 defeat after scrutiny. Luman praised county cooperation and a stable tax formula for Sublette.
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Richard J.dick Lyman
State Board of Equalization and Public Service Commission
Sublette Couty
Wyoming
Wyoming Senate
Duman
Sublette County
Norman Barlow
Joe Budd
Sublette Coaunty
Senate
Canl ReLinsen
Lincoln County
Oscar Yodér
Goshen County
State Board of Equalization
Barlow
Revenue Committee
Budd
Sublette
Luman
Quenemy
House
Stagecoach Era Life and Deadly Frontiers in Wyoming
In Wyoming the holiday oversend stage operated with difficulty as Indians blocked routes. Division agents like Jack Slade led rugged stations Virginia Dale named after his wife. The driver ruled the road, aided by a messenger. stations stretched into home and swing points with rough life for keepers and stock tenders. The coach, built of white oak, rode on three inch thick leather braces absorbing shocks for up to seventeen passengers and mail.
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Holiday
Jack Slade
Virginia Dale
LeRoy Hafen
Pony Express
Amd
Baggage and Comfort on the Overland Coach Ride
The account describes rough travel in a twenty day westward ride where hayloft style baggage, couches for seats, and coach drivers using whips mainly for show reflect harsh conditions. Passengers endured crowded spaces with neighbors overlapping, and some friends chartered private coaches for more comfort.
Help Wanted in Freeport for Full Time Route Work
Help wanted for a full time route position paying $2.50 per hour or more. Open to man or woman. Write McNess Co, 12 BH Clerk 3, Freeport. Large repeat opportunities in Ti.
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McNess CO
Dozer Mr Muffet Warns of Slumbering Drivers on Freeways
A sleepy driver figure warns about drowsy driving and highway hypnosis. The AAA Foundation urges pulling off the road when sleepy, taking coffee breaks every 100 miles and stretching on long freeway trips.
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Mr. Muffet
AAA Foundation For Traffic Safety
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Kemmerer, Wyo
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Richard H. Key
Pinedale, Wyo
DOG House
Big Pinky, Wyoming
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Internal Revenue Service
Smith Brothers
Furniture & How
Maytag Washers Simmons Beautyrest
Sporting Goods
Kemmerer
Wyo
Dick Lyman
Senator Barlow
Rep
Joe L. Budd
The
State Archives
By Lola M. Homsher
Iastrations
Pacsures
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Big Piney Examiner
Green River Valley Newspaper
Big Piney
Geo. W. Lopeing, JR
Wyoming Press Association
National Editorial Association
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Rock Springs National Bank
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
United States Postal Savings Depository
Hove
Hamilton
Diamond Watch
Praznik & Green
Jewelers
Ross Meexs
Big Piney, Wyoming
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