Federal aid for Barstow to Las Vegas route approved
California allocates about 2 million dollars in federal highway funds to Southern California projects. Frank A Tetley and Philip A Stanton announce, noting no further federal dollars are expected before July 1, 1938. Projects include Arrowhead Trail grading and surfacing east of Baker, Mecca Blythe highway upgrades, and reservoir impacts from the Hayfield project along the Parker Route of the Los Angeles aqueduct.
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Sacramento
California
Frank A Tetley
Riverside
Philip A. Stanton
Anaheim
Rolph
Tetley and
Stanton
Tetley and Stanton
Baker
San Bernardino County
Boulder Dam
Mecca-Blythe
Shavers Wells
Hopkins Wells
Riveride County
Los Angeles Aqueduct
Hayfield
Mesa
Mecca and
Blythe
Road name to bear increased aqueduct traffic load
A project plan anticipates a significant rise in traffic on the aqueduct route and proposes a new road title. The estimate allows for about 20 miles of construction work, funded to handle the anticipated surge in vehicular flow.
State Seeks 200 and 300 Foot Right of Way
Condemnation actions filed in San Bernardino Superior Court by the state against Elmo C Proctor William Joseph Fenderson and the United States to obtain a 15 acre 200 foot wide strip and a 19.28 acre 300 foot wide strip for a Barstow to Las Vegas highway. The State Highway Commission orders construction per a Jan 29 resolution. Attorney Hugh K McKevitt of San Francisco represents the state public works department.
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Barstow
Las Vegas
San Bernardino County
State of California
Elmo C. Proctor
William Joseph Fenderson
United States of America
State Highway Commission
United States Land Purchase
Proctor
Fenderson
Highway Commission
Department of Public Works
Hugh K. McKevitt
San Francisco
State Department of Public Works
Gasoline price war spreads across cities
The gasoline price war continues as Standard brands fall to 16 cents per gallon in Barstow while Bootleg prices show 13 1/2 cents. In Los Angeles prices dip to 10 and 8 cents with some stations posting 5 cents, signaling potential further drops.
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Barstow
Los Angeles
Oil rate war reshapes independent refiner outlook
Independent oil refiners face plant closures while the major companies wage a gasoline rate war. Many independents wait to sell oil only after majors push prices to yield legitimate profits, possibly driving others out of business before the price realignment occurs.
Desert Wild Flowers Drive From Barstow to Death Valley
Residents inquire about desert wild flowers in bloom. Inspection suggests peak bloom in April and May with some flowers already flowering. Scenic north of Barstow to the second summit offers a 206 mile, 4800 foot ascent. Accessible routes radiate toward Hinkley, Harper Lake, Calico, fossil beds, lava beds, and Death Valley with potential overnight stays.
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Sa Bernardino Mountains
Barstow
Hinkley
Harper Lake
Calico Hills
Death Valley
Dante’s Point
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Viows Utiluties Company
Sierras Power
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William Taylor
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