Monthly Archives: September 2007

Henry Aaron

Posted on September 25, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 25, 1957Milwaukee Henry Aaron hits the first grand slam of his major league career (his 44th home run of the season) on his way to being selected as the National League’s Most Valuable Player on Nov. 14, 1957. (Aaron … Continue reading →

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Mystery photo

Posted on September 24, 2007 by lmharnisch

Everybody had so much fun guessing about my last mystery photo (slain mobster Tony Brancato) that I dug through The Times archives and found something else intriguing. OK, what are these men doing? And why? Photograph by Edward Gamer Los … Continue reading →

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Flamed out

Posted on September 24, 2007 by lmharnisch

Here are some more fun pictures of backyard incinerators I found in The Times archives:   Photograph by John Malmin Los Angeles Times Fire Capt. Harry E. Hjorth inspects a backyard incinerator, Oct. 4, 1948. Times photo The original caption … Continue reading →

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Darling, It’s Death

Posted on September 24, 2007 by lmharnisch

  Sept. 24, 1957 Los Angeles Anthony and Jane Miller had argued and fought in their four years of marriage, but never like this. So when he couldn’t rouse her that morning, he went next door and asked for help.  … Continue reading →

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The lessons from Little Rock

Posted on September 23, 2007 by lmharnisch

  Sept. 23, 1957Little Rock, Ark. Listen to a recording of "The Lessons From Little Rock" by Terrence Roberts, given at the Huntington Library in 2006, in which he recalls his experiences as one of the "Little Rock Nine." Someone … Continue reading →

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Little Rock, Ark.

Posted on September 23, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 23, 1957 Page 1 of the Mirror:

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Little Rock, Ark.

Posted on September 23, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 23, 1957Little Rock, Ark. In case you are wondering, The Times did not run these pictures. They appeared in the Mirror.

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Little Rock, Ark.

Posted on September 23, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 23, 1957Little Rock, Ark. This is the photo of Tri-State Defender reporter L. Alex Wilson, who was beaten by a Little Rock mob, that appeared in The Times. Unlike the Mirror, which ran this picture on Page 1, The … Continue reading →

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Hollywood confidential

Posted on September 23, 2007 by lmharnisch

  The jury in the Confidential magazine case, sequestered at the Mayfair Hotel, is spending the day at the pool…..

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Paul V. Coates–Confidential File

Posted on September 22, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 20, 1957 Yesterday, a Confidential File staff member went on a shopping tour. His companion was a narcotic addict. Together, they visited a few of this town’s friendly druggists. And when they returned to my office, they brought with … Continue reading →

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A case of nerves

Posted on September 22, 2007 by lmharnisch

  Sept. 22, 1957 Los Angeles Neighbors knew that something was terribly wrong in the home at 3460 Ardilla Ave., Baldwin Hills. They never saw Cathy, the 4-year-old daughter of John B. and Patricia Ann Howerton. Their boys, Allan Wayne, … Continue reading →

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College fashions, VIII

Posted on September 21, 2007 by lmharnisch

In 1969, The Times sent one of its best and most respected writers, Art Seidenbaum, on a tour of California college campuses: UCLA, USC, Stanford, UC Berkeley and someplace called San Fernando Valley State. The resulting series for West magazine … Continue reading →

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Iron lung

Posted on September 21, 2007 by lmharnisch

  Sept. 21, 1957 Los Angeles If the Murrill family’s story were fiction, it would be comic, but alas, it is fairly tragic, quite absurd and entirely true. In 1949, Jeffrey Lee Murrill  was born to Robert Murrill, a 27-year-old … Continue reading →

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September 19, 1957: Paul V. Coates–Confidential File

Posted on September 20, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 19, 1957 Never underestimate the power of little old ladies. I did, two days ago. I accused a frail, grandmotherly type, born circa 1887, of pulling an amusing little con game to gain herself a free meal or a … Continue reading →

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Hollywood confidential

Posted on September 20, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 20, 1957Los Angeles This doesn’t look good.

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In praise of comix

Posted on September 20, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 20, 1957Los Angeles Hey moms and dads, comic books don’t rot your children’s minds or turn your kids into hoodlums. No, really! Comics are  good, wholesome entertainment that will ensure your offspring become lifelong lovers of fine literature. Mad … Continue reading →

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Dodger deal could unravel

Posted on September 20, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 20, 1957 Los Angeles Not so fast there, potential Dodger fans. It seems the Los Angeles Unified School District owns 2 1/2 acres in the middle of Chavez Ravine and officials are leery of selling. (Check out the deal … Continue reading →

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Fall fashions

Posted on September 20, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 20, 1957Los Angeles A classic look, from a Bullock’s ad:  

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Hollywood confidential

Posted on September 19, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 19, 1957Los Angeles Uh-oh….

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Snooze alarm

Posted on September 19, 2007 by lmharnisch

  Sept. 16-19, 1957 Los Angeles "State Senate committee hearing" is one of the most boring phrases in the English language and the thick dust of half a century only adds layers of tedium. But let’s stand in the back … Continue reading →

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