Monthly Archives: October 2008

Wilt Chamberlain and Richard Nixon, October 27, 1968

Posted on October 27, 2008 by lmharnisch

By Keith Thursby Times staff writer Wilt Chamberlain tried to explain his political leanings during a turbulent year in American history, particularly his support of Richard Nixon for president. “I’ve never gotten involved in politics before. But you have to … Continue reading →

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Changeling stories — Part I

Posted on October 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

Police Capt. Jones and LAPD officers search the lake in Lincoln Park for the body of Walter Collins, Los Angeles Times, April 6, 1928. The boy claiming to be Walter Collins poses with Christine Collins, Aug. 18, 1928 Several regular … Continue reading →

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‘The speculative bubble always comes to an end’–John Kenneth Galbraith

Posted on October 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by the Associated Press John Kenneth Galbraith, 1908 – 2006, in a 1998 photo.  Dec. 12, 1999 John Kenneth Galbraith ‘The speculative bubble always comes to an end–and never in a pleasant or peaceful way.’ By Elizabeth MehrenNew England … Continue reading →

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How to live 100 years — A. Victor Segno

Posted on October 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

"Hair that is naturally oily should be washed every two weeks but hair that is dry and brittle should not be washed so often, a daily massage being much better for it." –A. Victor Segno, "How to Live 100 Years,"Los … Continue reading →

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Check out the Gangster Squad series

Posted on October 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

http://video.latimes.com/global/video/flash/widgets/WNVideoCanvas.swf By Paul Lieberman, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer Sgt. Willie Burns had a Tommy gun on the bench in front of him when his 18 handpicked candidates arrived at the 77th Street station on the edge of Watts. It … Continue reading →

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Pasternak wins Nobel, October 25, 1958

Posted on October 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Boris Pasternak wins the Nobel for "Dr. Zhivago" and rejects the award under withering criticism from the Soviet government. In Rome, 52 cardinals gather to select the next pope … Arthur Godfrey’s helicopter "crash-lands" when it was a foot … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — vintage fashions

Posted on October 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

What could be more stylish? I don’t plan to go off the deep end on vintage clothing but these are certainly of a period. Men’s size 8 1/2 C from Oviatt’s. They’re on EBay for $325 (or $22 in 1940s … Continue reading →

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Movie mystery photo

Posted on October 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

Our mystery guest has 66 credits on imdb and is an Oscar winner.  Update: This is Gregg Toland with his first wife, Helene Barclay. They later divorced and he married Virginia Thorpe in 1945. Los Angeles Times file photo Here’s … Continue reading →

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Coming attractions — Archives Bazaar

Posted on October 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph courtesy of the Autry National Center Just a reminder that the third annual Archives Bazaar is Saturday at USC Davidson Conference Center, 3415 S. Figueroa (at Jefferson Boulevard). Free. Parking at USC Parking Structure D is $8. Visitors can … Continue reading →

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When the past makes news

Posted on October 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by the Los Angeles Police Department, Dec. 4, 1950 D.R. No. 324-936. The photographer didn’t initial his work. Photos give a glimpse into LAPD history An archive of images spanning from the Prohibition era to Woodstock — which was … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Black Dahlia doll

Posted on October 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s a disgusting little item on EBay: a more or less anatomically correct Black Dahlia doll–and yes I have cropped the photo. In theory, such objects violate EBay’s policies, but the company rarely takes action on my complaints about Black … Continue reading →

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October 22, 1958: Mob suspected in bookie’s killing

Posted on October 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

Clifford Rue was a man who was ahead of his time and behind on the payments to his bookie. A former Marine who changed his name from Rubenstein for business purposes, Rue had been working at his father’s liquor store … Continue reading →

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How to Live 100 Years — A. Victor Segno

Posted on October 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

Professor A. Victor Segno sends out a "success wave" (artist’s conception). Take a cool sponge bath every morning immediately following the regular physical and breathing exercises. A warm bath should also be taken once or twice a week in the … Continue reading →

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Mr. Blackwell picks the worst-dressed women of 1967

Posted on October 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Worst-dressed women of 1967 are:Barbra StreisandJulie ChristieElizabeth Taylor Julie AndrewsCarol ChanningRaquel WelchAnn-MargretJane Fonda Vanessa RedgraveZsa Zsa Gabor On the other hand, he likes:Audrey HepburnKatharine HepburnMerle OberonMarlene DietrichSylva Koscina (now there’s a name I haven’t seen in years). Blackwell calls … Continue reading →

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Jack Smith, October 21, 1958

Posted on October 21, 2008 by lmharnisch
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Landmarks — The Oviatt Building

Posted on October 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

"The Oviatt Building" http://mediaservices.myspace.com/services/media/embed.aspx/m=44714763,t=1,mt=video,searchID=,primarycolor=,secondarycolor= I was lucky enough to see the first showing on Saturday of "The Oviatt Building," Marc Chevalier and Seth Shulman’s tribute to the 1920s landmark on South Olive Street. "Oviatt" is first and last a labor … Continue reading →

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Mystery song

Posted on October 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

OK, I found this recording while looking for something else and it’s too weird and wonderful (and weird) not to share. Listen to the mystery recording>>>            

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L.A. firefighter buys job for $600, October 21, 1938

Posted on October 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

A 2,000-acre brush fire burns from Stone Canyon Dam to Beverly Glen and north to Mulholland Drive. A political bombshell explodes in the Los Angeles City Fire Department: The sale of jobs for $600 ($8,745.89 USD 2007). Fire Chief Ralph … Continue reading →

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Marilyn Monroe may be pregnant; spying on Rams, October 20, 1958

Posted on October 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, trouble with Marilyn Monroe on the set of "Some Like It Hot," which has been in production at the Del Coronado in San Diego. By Keith ThursbyTimes staff writer The Rams were clobbered by the Chicago Bears, 31-10, and … Continue reading →

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Morse code vs. text messaging

Posted on October 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

Which is faster, Morse code or text messaging? Jay Leno has the answer. (Score one for the brass pounders!) This is what 40 words per minute sounds like.            

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