Monthly Archives: November 2008

Rams win over Giants, November 25, 1968

Posted on November 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

  The Rams pulled out a 24-21 victory over the New York Giants with some old and new tricks. Bruce Gossett’s field goal with only four seconds left kept the Rams (9-1-1) within striking distance of the division leading Baltimore … Continue reading →

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Southern California in flames, November 25, 1938

Posted on November 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

This photograph is 70 years old but it could have been taken last week.   The Times’ L.D. Hotchkiss takes on Pulitzer-winning columnist Westbrook Pegler. Fire damage –10,000 acres in Topanga and Rustic canyons –4,000 acres in San Bernardino County. … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving, 1968

Posted on November 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

"A new dish for this year’s feast can add excitement, too, especially if you stick to the Thanksgiving cliches." Note: These recipes have not been through the Daily Mirror test kitchen and are for entertainment value only.

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Colts win over Rams, 34-7, November 24, 1958

Posted on November 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Rams fumbled away their season in a 34-7 loss to the Baltimore Colts. Los Angeles fumbled six times, including twice near the Baltimore goal line, and had four passes intercepted. Del Shofner dropped a pass at the Baltimore 1-yard … Continue reading →

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Comedian dies during Friars roast, November 24, 1958

Posted on November 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

Ozone in downtown Los Angeles reaches 0.49 parts per million, just short of a Stage 1 alert. Today, 0.50 would be a Stage 3 alert. Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller arrive in New York. Comedian Harry Einstein, 53, known as … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Bullocks Wilshire

Posted on November 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s a Dobbs Fifth Avenue hat from Bullocks Wilshire, listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $9.99, but there is a reserve.            

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Frank Lloyd Wright house — $7.73 million

Posted on November 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photographs by Scott Mayoral La Miniatura, 645 Prospect Crescent, Pasadena, still on the market at $7,733,000. By Diane Wedner, Times Staff Writer August 24, 2008 La Miniatura — built in Pasadena in 1923 — is remarkable, even by Frank Lloyd … Continue reading →

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Nazi SS troops kill wealthy Jews in orgy of murder, November 23, 1938

Posted on November 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

Death at Sachsenhausen. These old papers are full of ugly stereotypes, but this one makes a powerful contrast with the Holocaust coverage. The Times publishes a United Press story based a London News Chronicle account. The report says a group … Continue reading →

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November 23, 1938: Nuestro Pueblo — Lincoln Heights

Posted on November 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Sam’s Lunch Room in 1938 and below, Avenue 19 via Google maps street view.  

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A. Victor Segno — “How to Live 100 Years”

Posted on November 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

“Undergarments worn during the day should never be worn at night. Remove your undergarments and hang them where they will become thoroughly aired before morning. Do not allow them to remain in the room you sleep in for you must … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — From Silverwood’s

Posted on November 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s a 16-page brochure on men’s fashions for 1925 from Silverwood’s, Broadway and 6th Street. Bidding starts at $14.99.

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November 22, 1958: Hall of Famer dies after crash

Posted on November 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

 By Gary Rubin Times staff writer Fifty years ago today, sports fans in general and baseball fans in particular woke up to read the startling news that Hall of Famer Mel Ott was dead after surgery for a kidney injury … Continue reading →

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November 22, 1958: Estranged wife kills jealous husband

Posted on November 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

In a confrontation over a divided Berlin, a Soviet official says the government plans to give control to the East Germans by Christmas, and some Soviet troops are reportedly going home. President Eisenhower vows to maintain the occupation of West … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — streetcar photo

Posted on November 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s a nice sharp image of a streetcar passing City Hall. It’s been listed on EBay with a starting bid of $5.

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End of the view

Posted on November 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

I’m sorry to note that one of my favorite downtown blogs, "View From a Loft," is going to be mothballed. Through "Loft," graphic artist Ed Fuentes explored downtown Los Angeles as only a resident can. He writes: HELLO, I MUST … Continue reading →

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A World War II Thanksgiving, 1943

Posted on November 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, a World War II recipe for meatless mince pie.   "The larders are war-shorn, but let the heart be grateful for the gift of fertile lands, for the riches of the earth and the sea and the privilege to … Continue reading →

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Writer arrested for threatening wife with butcher knife, November 21 1958

Posted on November 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

          "Suddenly it seemed the whole panorama of his life was a race and he was running last…. There was something in him that had to come out. He had to find a way to get … Continue reading →

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Coming attractions — Maltese Falcon

Posted on November 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

"The Maltese Falcon" will be shown at the Warner Grand in San Pedro at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008. Tickets are free for L.A. Conservancy members–while supplies last. If you’re a member of the Los Angeles Conservancy, RSVP to … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Vintage film poster

Posted on November 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

At left, a poster from the 1912 Selig film "The Peculiar Nature of the White Man’s Burden" is on EBay. Bidding starts at $9.95 or buy it now for $150.

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Thanksgiving, 1936

Posted on November 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

Recipes for "modern" stuffing from The Times, 1936. Please note that this item has not been put through the Daily Mirror test kitchen (our Le Creuset has been gathering cobwebs of late). These recipes are for entertainment value only.

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