Monthly Archives: December 2008

Voices — Christine Collins, May 16, 1929

Posted on December 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Christine Collins letters The woman whose tragedy inspired the Clint Eastwood movie "Changeling" tells her story in her own words.

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Christmas 1968

Posted on December 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Pueblo crew arrives in San Diego. Note the bylines: Chuck Hillinger and Bob Rawitch! My good friend Eric Malnic, retired reporter who’s now recovering from surgery, often talks about the other distinguished rewrite folks at The Times and their … Continue reading →

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Christmas 1938

Posted on December 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Times’ front page features a poem by James "Sunrise Jim" Warnack, the paper’s religion writer for many years.

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Christmas 1908

Posted on December 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

Crowds of shoppers watch a downtown building go up in flames and bandits rob a holiday party. Volunteers give presents to the needy children of Los Angeles and there’s dinners for the hungry and homeless. Mayor Harper is hurt in … Continue reading →

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Holiday greetings

Posted on December 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Merry Christmas from the Daily Mirror!

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Voices — Christine Collins, May 3, 1929

Posted on December 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

From the California State Archives The Christine Collins letters The woman whose tragedy inspired the Clint Eastwood movie "Changeling" tells her story in her own words. San Gabriel, Calif.May 3, 1929 Mr. A EichoffSan Francisco, Calif. Dear Sir: I am … Continue reading →

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A very Daily Mirror Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docid=-2260027996690730318&hl=en&fs=true Here at the Daily Mirror HQ, we’re watching "Santa Conquers the Martians."  And with a title like that, you don’t have to wonder what it’s about.            

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Movie star mystery photo

Posted on December 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Our mystery fellow on the right has more than 200 credits in imdb. His lovely and vivacious companion has more than 50. Note: Comments on the Daily Mirror are monitored and must be approved. Be … Continue reading →

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Radio station cancels ads as Christmas present to listeners, Dodgers and Phillies swap players, December 24, 1958

Posted on December 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

As a Christmas gift to its viewers, radio station KPOL is going without ads for 48 hours … and watch for Santa Claus played by Peter Lorre (with Milton Berle) and Buster Keaton ("The Donna Reed Show")! The plot of … Continue reading →

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December 23, 1968: N. Korea frees crew of U.S. spy ship Pueblo

Posted on December 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

Pueblo’s Bittersweet Tribute For Pete Bucher, captain of the spy ship, the years haven’t erased the pain of his captivity–or his homecoming. Even medals and a ceremony did not come without a fight. Saturday May 5, 1990 By RICHARD E. … Continue reading →

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Retro holiday gift — 1951 Thomas Bros. Guide

Posted on December 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

The old Thomas Bros. maps (yes, the Daily Mirror HQ has a motley collection) are handy for anyone interested in Los Angeles history. This one is listed on EBay.

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Kidnapping victim meets reporters, December 23, 1968

Posted on December 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

    November 19, 1985 Kidnapper Who Used ‘Grave’ Accepted at Medical School ‘There are some people who have faith in me.’ Associated Press ATLANTA — The man convicted of abducting Barbara Jane Mackle and placing her in a "living … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, March 7, 1929

Posted on December 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

           

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Geronimo Pratt case 40 years later

Posted on December 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Elmer Gerard  "Geronimo" Pratt in 2000, after his release from prison. 'Lie down and pray' Gunshots on a Santa Monica tennis court reverberated across legal landscape. Note: Edward J. Boyer, now retired, covered the Elmer … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

“Make it a rule never to wear a hat indoors, either in the home, office, store or workshop. If you now suffer from baldness give your head a chance to get the benefit of the air, sunshine and rain. In … Continue reading →

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Retro holiday gift — Duesenberg transmission

Posted on December 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s something you don’t see every day — unless you’re EBay vendor med3021. Imagine your loved one’s reaction to find this under the tree (assuming you have a fairly large tree): "Why … it’s a Duesenberg transmission housing. Just what … Continue reading →

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Body found in shallow grave; Rams take off-season jobs, December 22, 1958

Posted on December 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

I thought I had encountered just about every kind of bizarre Southern California crime imaginable, but the Elizabeth Ann Duncan case is staggering–lrh. Mother leaves three children outside orphanage.  Teenage robbers shoot barber The Rams’ season was over, so it … Continue reading →

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December 22, 1938: Jealous husband kills wife with ax

Posted on December 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

Testimony in the murder trial was so graphic that spectators became ill and fled the courtroom, The Times said.

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Voices — Christine Collins, Feb. 21, 1928

Posted on December 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, George B. Anderson’s letter to Christine Collins and below, his letter to Walter Collins.

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Hanukkah 1980: Man recovers 400-year-old menorah from dump

Posted on December 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Goldberg family of Cheviot Hills usually kept their 400-year-old menorah in a bank vault, but Ellen Goldberg decided to show the family heirloom to a religion class she taught at Wilshire Boulevard Temple. She brought it home and left … Continue reading →

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