Monthly Archives: May 2007

Neumann on the Mideast, Part 16

Posted on May 22, 2007 by lmharnisch

Note: In early 1957, The Times sent UCLA professor Robert G. Neumann on a six-week tour of the Middle East. Neumann, who was later the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan and Morocco, wrote these stories upon his return. His son, Ronald, … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on May 22, 2007 by lmharnisch

May 22, 1957 A group of newspapermen yesterday were discussing the angry outbursts which have filled the air following a certain telecast–and the irony thereof. Over the years, sensitive public officials and law enforcement officers have been wary of newspapermen … Continue reading →

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Drivers’ Ed Theatre

Posted on May 22, 2007 by lmharnisch

"None for the Road," 1957 Bad things happen when Jerry Landon comes home from college–and to the lab rat that’s the heavy drinker.  Featuring the Aetna Drive-a-Trainer.   

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Swimsuit issue

Posted on May 22, 2007 by lmharnisch

The women’s page. Note the "early American" ashtrays and telephone stands. And closing the Mexican border to juveniles? Well, that might cut into business at the Half-Way House. A swimsuit and Ray-Bans? Classic 1950s.

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Pepe Arciga

Posted on May 22, 2007 by lmharnisch

May 22, 1957 Give or take a match, professional boxing in all of Southern California has been almost totally in the hands of gloved warriors of Mexican descent for, say, the last 25 years. This monopoly, if you want to … Continue reading →

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Missing, but not forgotten

Posted on May 22, 2007 by lmharnisch

Note: I recently received this request for information–lrh I was living in South-Central Los Angeles in the early 1960s and attending Lillian Street Elementary School. My sister and I walked home with her friend Cassie, who stood out among the … Continue reading →

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From the archives

Posted on May 22, 2007 by lmharnisch

The Los Angeles Police Commission protests the Mickey Cohen broadcast, May 22, 1957 From the City of Los Angeles Archives

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Neumann on the Mideast, Part 15

Posted on May 21, 2007 by lmharnisch

Note: In early 1957, The Times sent UCLA professor Robert G. Neumann on a six-week tour of the Middle East. Neumann, who was later the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan and Morocco, wrote these stories upon his return. His son, Ronald, … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates–Confidential File

Posted on May 21, 2007 by lmharnisch

May 21, 1957The note was found next to the man’s body. It was addressed to the dead man’s sister. "Dear Fanny," it read. "I am sorry to say goodbye, but it is best this way. I leave all I got, … Continue reading →

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Mickey Cohen talks

Posted on May 21, 2007 by lmharnisch

Mirror critic Hal Humphrey’s take on the Mickey Cohen-Mike Wallace affair.

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Boyfriend kills waitress

Posted on May 21, 2007 by lmharnisch

  To Whom It May Concern: My name is Linda Pyne and I am writing on behalf of my husband, Richard D. Pyne. As an infant he was abandoned by his parents. He did know that his mother was murdered … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on May 20, 2007 by lmharnisch

May 20, 1957 It is characteristic of our pueblo to blow up a typhoon over matters which might more wisely be handled quietly and in proper perspective. For instance, the fuss over the impending arrival of the Brooklyn Dodgers. As … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates–Confidential File

Posted on May 20, 2007 by lmharnisch

May 20, 1957 The quality of mercy, according to an old-time scenario writer, is not strained. But much as I dislike taking the man on at this late date, I am forced to argue the point. Because I have just … Continue reading →

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Confidential: Tells the Facts and Names the Names

Posted on May 20, 2007 by lmharnisch

The Mirror scores a jailhouse interview with L. Ewing Scott, plus one of Confidential magazine’s main informants, Francesca De Scaffa attempts suicide again. According to news reports, De Scaffa was so eager to be a Confidential source that she was … Continue reading →

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Niseis’ Road Back

Posted on May 20, 2007 by lmharnisch

Mirror writer Al Miyadi takes a look at the challenges facing the Japanese American community that has settled in Gardena.  

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Neumann on the Mideast, Part 14

Posted on May 20, 2007 by lmharnisch

Note: In early 1957, The Times sent UCLA professor Robert G. Neumann on a six-week tour of the Middle East. Neumann, who was later the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan and Morocco, wrote these stories upon his return. His son, Ronald, … Continue reading →

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Like gonesville

Posted on May 19, 2007 by lmharnisch

Ella Fitzgerald, "Angel Eyes" Email me

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Cohen talks

Posted on May 19, 2007 by lmharnisch

"I killed nobody that didn’t deserve killing. In all of these here killings there was no alternative. You couldn’t call them cold-blooded killings…. It was either my life or theirs."     Mickey Cohen     May 19, 1957 Los … Continue reading →

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USC honors Mrs. Nixon

Posted on May 19, 2007 by lmharnisch

  May 19, 1957 Los Angeles In only the second time such honor was bestowed upon a woman since it was established in 1932, the Asa V. Call Award was presented to Mrs. Richard M. Nixon for bringing the greatest … Continue reading →

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Neumann on the Mideast, Part 13

Posted on May 19, 2007 by lmharnisch

Note: In early 1957, The Times sent UCLA professor Robert G. Neumann on a six-week tour of the Middle East. Neumann, who was later the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan and Morocco, wrote these stories upon his return. His son, Ronald, … Continue reading →

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