Monthly Archives: May 2008

May 20, 1958

Posted on May 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Ed Gamer / Los Angeles Times Times columnist Jack Smith pays a farewell visit to the Amestoy Building at the northeast*   corner of  Market and Main (shown in 1945 map) across from City Hall. Built in 1887 by … Continue reading →

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Mystery photos

Posted on May 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photos Well? This has been interesting. Some people correctly guessed Diana Lynn (Alexa Foreman, Howard Decker and Arye Michael Bender) others guessed Margaret O’Brien, Gloria Jean and Lana Turner (alas, no). A few assumed that both … Continue reading →

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May 19, 1958

Posted on May 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

Alas, The Times never followed up on this story, so we don’t know what became of Elroy E. Pena. But telling a man with a gun "Why don’t you get the hell out of here?" as you’re sitting in a … Continue reading →

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Mystery photo countdown

Posted on May 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

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May 19, 1938

Posted on May 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Sigmund Freud prepares to leave Vienna for London, where he died the next year … At left, the owner of a foundry testifies that Police Capt. Earle Kynette came to his business about a week before the Harry Raymond … Continue reading →

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May 19, 1908

Posted on May 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Irish giant of jujitsu, Leo McLaglen, is accused of vanishing with the proceeds of a match at Chutes Park–but not to worry. He’ll be back in 1933 to help train the LAPD in the martial art (see photo above). … Continue reading →

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Times backs Dodgers

Posted on May 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

May 18, 1958 By Keith Thursby Times staff writer Baseball stadium or zoo?OK, that wasn’t quite the choice for Los Angeles voters when they went to the polls June 3 to vote on Proposition B. But both were mentioned in … Continue reading →

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May 18, 1938

Posted on May 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Esther Sichler shows off her skill in a match at Elysian Park with a .38: A 3-inch group at 25 yards, breaking all women’s records in target shooting, The Times says. Her husband is a sheriff’s deputy, the story … Continue reading →

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May 18, 1908

Posted on May 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

At left, the saga of a man who wanted a ride on a train, rather desperately … Above, a wild night in a rented car racing around downtown at 40 mph ends in a fiery crash with a carriage by … Continue reading →

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Dodger Deal

Posted on May 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

May 17, 1958   By Keith ThursbyTimes staff writer “I own the oil rights in Chavez Ravine. The city is trying to steal them from us. We’ll have to fight for our rights.’ The quote is found on the second … Continue reading →

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Harry Raymond bombing

Posted on May 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo The prosecution rests in the trial of Police Capt. Earle Kynette, so I thought I’d post some photos of the Harry Raymond bombing… This is the remains of the garage at 955 Orme St. after … Continue reading →

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Building of the week

Posted on May 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

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Mystery photo 3

Posted on May 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

And this one? OK, Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy, are the easy ones. Who is the Mystery Man on the left? Merv Griffin? Sorry, I’m afraid not. Edwin Meese? Alas, no. Jesse Unruh? I’m afraid not. Email me

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May 16, 1958

Posted on May 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

May 16, 1958: Above, The Very Rev. James Pike becomes Episcopal bishop of California.  Email me In 1961, a group of Georgia Episcopalian leaders accused him of heresy, saying that he "expressed disbelief in the virgin birth of Our Lord, … Continue reading →

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May 16, 1938

Posted on May 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

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May 16, 1908

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Paul Coates

Posted on May 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

May 15, 1958

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Paul Coates

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May 15, 1958

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May 15, 1958

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May 15, 1958

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May 15, 1958

Posted on May 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

At left, a double feature of "Fort Massacre" and "Steel Bayonet." You sure don’t have to wonder what those movies are about, do you? Below, the Soviets launch another satellite and Washington prepares to welcome Vice President Nixon back from … Continue reading →

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