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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1951
Page
6
Letters from wives and families of National Guardsmen and reservists ask about the Army policy for releasing William Henry Harrison from active reserve who were recalled involuntarily. The policy covers only inactive reservists and no provision exists for releases of activated National Guard units as organized reservists.
In hearings before the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, officials discussed plans to retire enlisted veterans first, noting Guardsmen and reservists have benefited from drill pay and longevity while inactive reservists received none. Secret documents and guarded materials were described, with praise for committee conduct and Wyoming visitors named, including Edwin V. Magagnu, M. Charles, and J. W. Ryan.
County Agent reports Wyoming 4-H delegates Aileen Micheli and Marilyn Mowry will sail to Europe for three months after attending National 4-H Club Camp in Washington DC. They will travel aboard the Queen Elizabeth and return this fall. A second item covers 4-H junior leaders training at the State Fair grounds June through mid month with sponsors and staff from multiple federal and state agencies.
A description notes the U S Marine emblem featuring a globe an anchor and eagle versus the British emblem showing a globe encircled by a laurel wreath with a crowned lion and a crown border. The text highlights similarities and differences in heraldic elements across the two nations.
The regular meeting of the Big Piney Town Council was held May 1 with councilmen Myunis Yearstey and Howard Masoner present. Bills were approved totaling 501.68 and the meeting adjourned. Applications for state jobs are being sought through the Wyoming State Employment Service with multiple positions and June 2 exams for applicants.
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