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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1930
Page
2
The Barstow Printer seeks reader input on mining reports. The California Division of Mines final 1929 returns show total value 2,452,248,228, up 99,683,996 from 1928. Petroleum leads with 292,534,221 barrels, copper rises to 33,090,258 lbs, and quicksilver to 10,152 flasks. Gold and lead dip. cement and glass also noted.
About 15 000 gathered in Needles last Sunday to dedicate the new Municipal airport and view aviation displays. Cloud Hopper club member Red Hatfield won the parachute jump after drawing the lucky straw, while Army observation planes and a Grand Central tri motor showcased flight. Four Needles fliers raced the American Eagle in a port competition, with George Morden prevailing. The Cloud Hopper Club hosted a dance to honor pilots and boost local aviation interest.
Silver output rose in the first half of 1930 led by Mexico with 108.89 million ounces, up from 102.12 million the prior year. June production reached 18.61 million ounces, after 18.24 million in May and 17.80 million a year ago, with Canada and Mexico increasing despite low prices. Burma, Mexico, Peru, Australia, and Canada show July August variations and rising May June figures reflect wider supply.
Needles council revived an old curfew require children 16 and under to be in bed by 9 p m unless with a parent. Truant Officer Leola Skelton and police will enforce the rule, which took effect Wednesday after the Santa Fe roundhouse whistle blew at deadline.
A La Crescenta Valley Ledger note chides public utilities and telegraph companies for pushy service labels. It cites a telegram with the line When you want a boy ring Western Union after a new father reportedly received a message saying Mary gave birth to baby girl this morning.
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