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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1950
Page
6
The X ray is described as a powerful beam that penetrates solid objects and became a major aid in TB diagnosis. It enables doctors to detect early signs of tuberculosis and urge patients to seek treatment while the disease is still in its early, more curable stage.
The Sublette County Board met in regular session in Pinedale Wyoming with all members present. Minutes of the prior meeting were approved and reports from county officers were filed. Bills for various offices and departments were audited and cash warrants ordered drawn to numerous named officials and vendors.
The text argues tuberculosis is highly contagious and often asymptomatic in early stages. It promotes annual chest X rays for adults as quick, simple screenings to detect disease early and reassure healthy lungs, stressing the X ray's detective power and minimal effort required.
Hortense Burton of Lincoln County and Donald Louis Meike of Johnson County are named as 1950 International Farm Youth Exchange delegates. Approved by the U S Department of Agriculture Four-H service, they plan to depart in June for Europe and expect to return in late October or early November. The pair, University of Wyoming juniors, will study home economics and agriculture, funded by Wyoming Extension groups and farm bureau support with no public funds used.
Federal Reserve Bank figures show Wyoming residents bought United States Savings Bonds Series E and I in February totaling 1 276 097 90 with E bonds at 908 079 90 and I and Gr at 368 018 00 Sublette County reported 4116 26 in E bond sales County Chairman George D Rowland notes a spring Treasury campaign to boost U S Savings Bonds sales as nation wide nearly 1 billion in E bonds purchased a decade ago will mature in 1950 reinvestment seen as key advantage to investors.
A wife asks about a ticket while her husband explains there are two pawn tickets. She suggests they could both go if there were two, prompting a practical discussion about the purpose of the extra ticket.
Sam B Morgan a Wyoming native and senior bank examiner announces his Republican bid for State Auditor. Based in Cheyenne, he served in World War II earning the Purple Heart and Silver Star and currently leads examinations of state chartered banks. Morgan cites 27 years in auditing and banking, plus experience with farmers, small business, and workers. He lists family ties in Evanston and Cheyenne and notes his military disability.
Oregon Senator Morse joins retailers in urging instant repeal of wartime excise taxes on jewelry leather goods cosmetics and essential services. He says the taxes violated a moral promise to remove them after the war and harm the industries and employment. Lenders manufacturers retailers and service-industry reps back the call citing depressing effects and calls for expanded economy.
The passage argues immediate repeal of wartime excise taxes is essential to restore businesses to their proper place and maximize employment. The Los Angeles Times notes removing wartime excises could spur business, potentially increasing government revenue beyond the taxes’ yield.
Regular meeting called to order by Mayor ONeill at 8 pm at the Yearsley home with present Countymen Clow Yearsley Masoner Forister and visitors Meeks Stevens Wehr and Luce. Minutes from January 2 approved. Bills directed paid for January due to no February quorum including Griggs Power and Light street lighting Hackett town attorney January and February South Side Garage fire truck storage United States airport rental Sublette County taxation collection share Big Piney Examiner. Meeting adjourned by Mayor ONeill with Town Clerk Rachel Scherbel attesting.
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