California mining outputs rise in 1929 report
The Barstow Printer reviews the California Division of Mines final returns for 1929 directed by Walter W. Bradley. Total state mineral value reached 432 million, with petroleum at a record 292 million barrels and metals like copper and quicksilver up, while gold, lead, and silver fell. The report notes 54 minerals across 58 counties with increases in petroleum, natural gas, and granite and declines in cement and borates among others.
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Needles Celebrates Opening of New Airport
A crowd of about 15 000 gathered in Needles to view aviation wonders and dedicate the new municipal airport. Cloud Hopper club member Red Hatfield won the parachute jump in a display ended by a perfect rip cord pull. Army observation planes and a Grand Central tri motor drew crowds as local fliers, including George Morden, competed for honors in the new port airport celebrations.
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World Silver Production Rising in 1930 Report
A June 1930 statistics report shows aggregate silver output for the first half of 1980 reaching 108,890,000 ounces, up from 102,120,000 ounces the prior year. Gains stem mainly from increased Mexican production, with monthly figures for June at 18,607,000 ounces.
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Needles Revives Aged Curfew Ordinance Enforced
Needles city council revived an aged curfew law requiring all children 16 and under to be in bed by 9 p m unless escorted by a parent. Truant Officer Leola Skelton and police will enforce it as the ordinance takes effect after the Santa Fe roundhouse whistle blew at the deadline.
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Needles
Leola Skelton
Santa Fe Roundhouse
When you want a boy ring Western Union
A La Crescenta Valley Ledger item criticizes public utilities and notes telegraph companies place labels on messages. It cites a recent telegram to a new father announcing a baby girl with a cheeky marginal line about wanting a boy. The piece mocks service proffers.
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la Crescenta Valley Ledger
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