Monthly Archives: November 2008

November 20, 1958: Valley man killed with hammer

Posted on November 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

The crash of a Marine plane near El Toro derails the Santa Fe’s San Diegan, but no serious injuries are reported. Ernest E. Hargis, who had been a city ambulance driver for 20 years, is found beaten to death with … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Bullocks Wilshire

Posted on November 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s an outfit with lots of sequins from Bullocks Wilshire. Now listed on EBay. Buy it now for $149.99.

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Found on EBay — Williams and Walker

Posted on November 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s another item by the vaudeville team of Williams and Walker on EBay. Bidding has reached $26.55. Here’s a recording of "She’s Getting More Like the White Folks Every Day."            

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Thanksgiving, 1928

Posted on November 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Chef Wyman’s recipes for Thanksgiving, 1928. And thanks to Mary McCoy of This Book Is for You and On Bunker Hill for the tip. Thanksgiving Family Secrets What’s Bread in the Coffee Can RAISIN BROWN BREAD 1 cup milk1 … Continue reading →

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Voices — Tom Daschle, 2001

Posted on November 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph, Getty Images President-elect Barack Obama has asked former Sen. Tom Daschle to serve as secretary of Health and Human Services, and the South Dakota Democrat has accepted the offer. Daschle Finds Himself in Another Tight Spot Profile: No stranger … Continue reading →

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Air Force Academy gets youngest cadet, November 19, 1958

Posted on November 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

Iven Kincheloe III, the 1-year-old son of a distinguished X-15 pilot who died in July 1958 in the crash of a jet fighter at Edwards Air Force Base, is recommended for an appointment to the Air Force Academy in 1972. … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — From Haggarty’s

Posted on November 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s a vintage number from Haggarty’s, an upscale store in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. Now listed on EBay with bidding starting at $24.            

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Voices — Eric Holder, 1994

Posted on November 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

AP photo Eric Holder, deputy attorney general under Janet Reno and likely attorney general under President-elect Barack Obama. Prosecutor Has Made Jury Study a Specialty Wednesday June 1, 1994 By ROBERT L. JACKSON,TIMES STAFF WRITER WASHINGTON — Although he says … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving, 1908

Posted on November 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Thanksgiving, 1908 "Did the Pilgrim Fathers have salads at their Thanksgiving feasts? Nay, verily!" How Did Thanksgiving Get to Be Turkey Day? History: The All-American feast took its time becoming the holiday we all celebrate today. Thursday November 15, … Continue reading →

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November 17, 1968: The ‘Heidi Game’ remembered

Posted on November 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

Big Scream TV Today is the 30th Anniversary of ‘The Heidi Game’, a Landmark Moment in Television Sports History Timeline 1:05: Jets take a 32-29 lead on a 26-yard field goal by Jim Turner. Raiders’ Charlie Smith returns kickoff to … Continue reading →

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Rams tie San Francisco, November 18, 1968

Posted on November 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Rams escaped from San Francisco with a 20-20 tie and quarterback Roman Gabriel realized it could have been a lot worse. Gabriel waved off the Rams’ field goal unit for one more chance to score a touchdown that would … Continue reading →

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Sports columnist on golf in Cuba, November 18, 1958

Posted on November 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Times columnist visits Cuba and reports about golf. Golf? "The Cuban rebel leader, Fidel Castro, has dealt the tourist business in Havana an awful blow," Braven Dyer wrote, adding that the incoming revolt didn’t stop the celebrity golfers from … Continue reading →

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November 18, 1958: Mickey Cohen pal back from the dead

Posted on November 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s an amusing little wrap-up of crime news: Mickey Cohen’s pal comes back from the dead and a minor actress figures in a major trial about drunk driving. It never ceases to amaze me how much publicity celebrities were willing … Continue reading →

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Rams win over Packers, November 17, 1958

Posted on November 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

Sid Gillman’s high-powered Rams had just enough to beat the lowly Green Bay Packers, 20-7. Cal Whorton’s thorough report in The Times had everything you needed to know about the game and then some, but mostly I was interested in … Continue reading →

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Police chief quits; Nazi fears drive Jews to suicide, November 17, 1938

Posted on November 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

Voice of executed man speaks from Tijuana grave. At left, the current film "The Citadel," with Rosalind Russell and Robert Donat. Police Chief James Davis, who figured in the Gordon Northcott "Changeling" case, says he’s stepping down to protect his … Continue reading →

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I Want to Live — The Barbara Graham murder case, November 16, 1958

Posted on November 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above: Barbara Graham, one of four women to be executed in California, along with Juanita “the Duchess” Spinelli, Louise Peete and Elizabeth Duncan. The trailer–dig those bongos! Gerry Mulligan! Five years after the execution of Barbara Graham in the Mabel … Continue reading →

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Beverly Boulevard –Nuestro Pueblo

Posted on November 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, 1801 Beverly Blvd. and below, the 1800 block of Beverly shown in Google maps’ street view.

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

Posted on November 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

"The proper selection of underwear is of great importance. Some people advocate the use of woolen the year round while others think only cotton should be worn. In my experience I have found that there are objections to both." –A. … Continue reading →

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DVD revival — Buster Keaton’s The General

Posted on November 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

I am unfamiliar with the reviews of Katherine Lipke, a movie critic for The Times from 1922 to 1927. (She also wrote a novel published in 1932, "Rain on the Roof"). Given her tepid review of Buster Keaton’s "The General," … Continue reading →

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Vintage Children’s books — Bullock’s Wilshire, 1929

Posted on November 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

J. Paget-Fredericks’ "Miss Pert’s Christmas Tree," 1929. Here’s someone’s Christmas present from Bullock’s Wilshire, listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $19.99. A companion book sold by Bullock’s Wilshire, Paget-Fredericks’ "Green Pipes," is also listed for $17.99.

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