Monthly Archives: July 2007

The searchers

Posted on July 6, 2007 by lmharnisch

The stats for my blog allow me to see the search terms people use to reach the Daily Mirror. I never realized there were so many people interested in Mickey Cohen. There are quite a few false hits and some … Continue reading →

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Gail Russell–in memoriam

Posted on July 5, 2007 by lmharnisch

Photographs by the Los Angeles Times Sgt. C.H. Specht examines damage to Jan’s Restaurant, 8424 Beverly Blvd., caused by Gail Russell’s convertible.  Below right, Russell fails a test for intoxication administered by Specht. July 6, 1957 Los Angeles You poor … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates–Confidential File

Posted on July 5, 2007 by lmharnisch

July 5, 1957 Lilly Cooper is an average, mature woman. But she has one quality which separates her from the rest of us older, wiser inhabitants of the world. She is neither amused nor annoyed by teenage melodramatics. Instead, she … Continue reading →

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Driving survey–Route 5

Posted on July 5, 2007 by lmharnisch

I wouldn’t ask anyone to do something I wouldn’t try myself, so here’s Route 5 of the Auto Club’s commuting survey from 1957. It’s not an entirely fair test since I made the trip on a Saturday morning, but it … Continue reading →

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Valley blaze

Posted on July 5, 2007 by lmharnisch

The west San Fernando Valley’s tinderbox goes up in flames–again. Page 1 Page 2

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Woman strangled

Posted on July 5, 2007 by lmharnisch

July 5, 1957 Los Angeles What we have is a dead woman and a man who says he strangled her–except he doesn't remember it.  Or he did remember it and then he forgot. No, it doesn't make any sense. Her … Continue reading →

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Safe driving

Posted on July 4, 2007 by lmharnisch

Happy Fourth of July from the staff of the Daily Mirror!

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August 18, 1944: Times reporter killed covering war

Posted on July 3, 2007 by lmharnisch

Through most of World War II, Tom Treanor provided Times readers with firsthand accounts of the battle against the Axis as his travels took him to such places as China, South America and Europe. This is the last story he … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on July 3, 2007 by lmharnisch

July 3, 1957  We have on our hands today a taxpayer in that happy frame of mind known as irate. He is enraged because he finds himself helpless at fighting City Hall. Half a dozen years ago he bought a … Continue reading →

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The Daily Mirror commuting challenge

Posted on July 3, 2007 by lmharnisch

  July 3, 1957 Los Angeles We complain about traffic all the time. But how much worse is driving in L.A. than it was in 1957? We can find out. Best of all, you can help! You might be surprised … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on July 2, 2007 by lmharnisch

July 2, 1957 You simply have no idea of the hazards of journalism. The city desk got a call from a woman on East 6th Street who proudly announced that she had become a great-grandmother at 48. This was indeed … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates–Confidential File

Posted on July 2, 2007 by lmharnisch

July 2, 1957 This is a twist story–a reverse mystery. I’ve been presenting, for the past few months, weekly missing persons cases on file with local sheriffs and police. Each started with a living, active person, surrounded by apparent normalcy. … Continue reading →

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Faith journey

Posted on July 2, 2007 by lmharnisch

  July 2, 1957 Los Angeles I wonder what the preacher told worshipers at Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church in Miami about his faith journey. Did he talk about his years with the San Diego Chargers and the Chicago Bears? … Continue reading →

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Pepe Arciga

Posted on July 1, 2007 by lmharnisch

July 1, 1957 In the midst of clapping castanets, kicking heels and flying Spanish skirts during a whirlwind visit to La Golondrina one night last week, I asked a question of Mexico’s attorney general, Lic. Jose Aguilar y Maya. "Senor … Continue reading →

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In Rome, II

Posted on July 1, 2007 by lmharnisch

July 1, 1957Los Angeles The late Art Buchwald, continued.

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Literary diversions

Posted on July 1, 2007 by lmharnisch

On the Fourth of July, 1910, in Reno, Jack Johnson defeated James J. Jeffries to become the first African American heavyweight champion of the world. In 1931, at the age of 53, he was working out every day and spending … Continue reading →

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Prowler terrorizes L.A.

Posted on July 1, 2007 by lmharnisch

  July 1, 1957 Los Angeles Detective Sgts. W.R. "Bud" Schottmiller and J.B. Close of the Hollywood Division have little to go on after a prowler broke into an apartment to rape a young woman somewhere on Irving Boulevard (the … Continue reading →

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