Monthly Archives: May 2008

May 15, 1938

Posted on May 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

At left, John Charles Thomas performs in "Blossom Time." Below left, shots are fired in a raid on water taxis taking customers to the gambling ship Rex, right out of Raymond Chandler. Authorities also seize 51 Rex employees … In … Continue reading →

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May 15, 1938

Posted on May 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

Butterfinger, the health food. Well, at least we know what became of the ad agency that called beer "liquid bread." Email me

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Home of the week

Posted on May 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, the home at Presidio Drive and Lorado Way in 1938 and in Google’s Street View, below. According to Property Shark, this neighborhood in View Park is 72.3% African American, 22.6% Hispanic, 14.1% Asian and 8.4% white (note that the … Continue reading →

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May 15, 1908

Posted on May 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, the Wright Bros. suffer a setback due to pilot error. Don’t despair, because in less than two years,  Aviation Week will bring aeroplanes to Rancho Dominguez … Below, crime briefs from "life’s seamy side": James Mulhall, partner in Venice’s … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on May 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

May 14, 1958

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Paul Coates

Posted on May 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

May 14, 1958

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Dodger Woes

Posted on May 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

May 14, 1958 By Keith Thursby Times staff writerThe game story in The Times was bad enough. The Dodgers lost to the Giants, 16-9, for their fifth defeat in a row. This wasn’t what anyone had in mind when the … Continue reading →

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May 14, 1958

Posted on May 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, I don’t even know where to begin with this one: "Islam is identified with the darker races while Christianity is thought to be a white man’s religion. Thus Mohammedanism is more acceptable to socially conscious Negroes, who have a … Continue reading →

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May 14, 1938

Posted on May 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, 300 Jewish refugees arrive from Germany … and President Roosevelt asks Congress to approve money so the U.S. can join an international committee to study the problem of refugees. Below, police surgeon Charles F. Sebastian testifies about Harry Raymond’s … Continue reading →

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May 14, 1909

Posted on May 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, the drama of daily life in early 20th century Los Angeles. Please point out this story to anyone who thinks the past was a "kinder, simpler time." Below, the attempted rape of 13-year-old Neruda Nielson after she got off … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates

Posted on May 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

May 13, 1958

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Matt Weinstock

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May 13, 1958

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Mob spits on Nixon

Posted on May 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

May 13, 1958

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Mystery photo 2

Posted on May 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Larry Sharkey / Los Angeles Times I had so much fun going through Ronald Reagan’s pictures I decided to post another one. Who is she? City Councilwoman Rosalind "Roz" Wyman? (Ken Odessky). Absolutely right. Very good! Email me

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May 13, 1958

Posted on May 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, President Eisenhower tells African Americans to be patient about gaining civil rights … Below, Dr. Lawrence Michael Dillon, formerly Dr. Laura Maude Dillon, who was apparently the world’s first trangendered man, is interviewed in Philadelphia. In 1945, Dillon began … Continue reading →

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May 13, 1938

Posted on May 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Albert "Baby" Arizmendi vs. Wally Hally at the Olympic. Arizmendi died in 1963 at the age of 48 after a long illness … Below, George Sakalis, a key witness in the trial of Police Capt. Earle Kynette, is cleared … Continue reading →

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May 13, 1908

Posted on May 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, two suspects are arrested on charges of trying to rob a man at a streetcar stop in Santa Monica … Below, pay careful attention to the story about renewed efforts to excavate a tunnel on Hill Street. This is … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates

Posted on May 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

May 12, 1958

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on May 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

May 12, 1958

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Mystery photo

Posted on May 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo OK, who are they? Notice Reagan’s clenched right hand as he puts his arm around Mystery Woman No. 1 — no fooling around with this boy. Everybody recognizes Ronald Reagan. The two women are more … Continue reading →

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