Re: [meteorite-list] NP Article, 06-1977 Old Women Meteorite Disputed

[MARK BOSTICK]

Steve Schoner wrote:   And the Legal outcome of this case was terrible... I think that it was too bad that their Lawyers did not look carfully enough into the 1872 Mining Act permit that the Barringers applied for with regards to all meteorites found in "Meteor Crater" Under that very same 1872 Mining Act, they got not only the meteorites, but the entire crater, too. Steve Schoner.   P. S. Post more on this Mark.       Hello Steve and list,   I think many of us agree with you the Old Women and Meteor Crater.        Here are two more Old Women articles I havent posted yet and two more can be found on my website:   http://www.meteoritearticles.com/znpoldwoman.html       Title: Nevada State Journal City: Reno, Nevada Date: Saturday, June 18, 1977   Meteorite Plucked   OLD WOMAN'S MOUNTAIN, Calif. (AP) - A Marine helicopter dropped into a crevice of this rocky desert mountain Friday and plucked out a three-ton meteorite, the second largest ever found in the United States.     Title: Reno Evening Gazette City: Reno, Nevada Date: Saturday, July 02, 1977 Page: 3   Meteorite might remain   LOS ANGELES (AP) - A 3 1/2 ton meteorite found by three miners in the Old Women Mountains may stay in Southern California at least until June 21 so that more people can see and touch it. In a ruling Friday, the Bureau of Land Manageent said the meteorite should be kept on the state at least temporarity so it can be displayed in museums in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. "It's a victory in the first skirmish," said UCLA professor John Wasson, a meteorite specialist who has been battling to keep the rock in California.   PS:  Are you still wanting to go hunting Steve?  I might be in your neighborhood shortly......