Monthly Archives: January 2009

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

Posted on January 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

“Many people think that by boiling water they purify it. This is a mistake. The germs of disease are partially killed but the decaying carcasses of the germs remain to be taken into the system. Water cannot be purified by … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — J.W. Robinson’s

Posted on January 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Here’s an Adrian-designed outfit sold at J.W. Robinson’s in Los Angeles, listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $75.

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Matt Weinstock — January 10, 1959

Posted on January 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Chinese Puzzle On a recent excursion to San Francisco, a Hollywood press party with TV executive Ted Galenter as host went to a Chinese restaurant. The food was wonderful but a writer named Jim didn’t eat. He said he wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, January 10, 1959

Posted on January 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Mash Notes and Comments "Dear Paul Coates: "We can’t forgive you for using the objective case instead of the possessive or genitive case with your verbal nouns or gerunds. "You’re an educated man, so please clean up this … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, June 30, 1931

Posted on January 10, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Dodgers move outfield fence, January 10, 1959

Posted on January 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Dodgers announced they were moving the Coliseum fences in and The Times saw it as a victory for Duke Snider. The dimensions were reduced in center (425 feet to 410) and right-center fields (440 to 385). The short porch … Continue reading →

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Another Nixon story challenged, January 10, 1959

Posted on January 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

A strike at a Hollywood supermarket turns into a management lockout involving 1,000 grocery stores across Southern California that lasts for 28 days. The union negotiator charged that the lockout was aimed at crushing the clerks’ union and forcing smaller … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Oviatt’s

Posted on January 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

Here’s what appears to be an Eisenhower-style herringbone jacket from Oviatt’s, listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $99.99. The Vintage Fashion Guild’s label guide has nothing for Oviatt’s, but the label, below left, contrasts with a known label from 1955, … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock — January 9, 1959

Posted on January 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

Rugged Fisherman The telephone rang at 3 a.m. Wednesday in the Venice home of Bill O’Connor. It was Pat Lister, Santa Monica harbor master, informing him that gale winds were whipping the bay and his boat was dragging its mooring. … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, January 9, 1959

Posted on January 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

CONFIDENTIAL FILE ‘Madame Guillotine,’ Alias Pierre Coates As a combined result of personal preference and the common sense economics of knowing what side my bread is buttered on, I have a paid-up subscription to this newspaper. And I recall reading … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, June 19, 1931

Posted on January 9, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Movie star mystery photo

Posted on January 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Our mystery woman has more than 150 credits on IMDb. Update: She is Blanche Sweet, whose career spanned 1909 to 1960. In this undated photo, she is returning to the U.S. on the ship Pennsylvania. … Continue reading →

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‘Hair’ cast kicked out of Mexico; Stars lost in darkness, January 9, 1969

Posted on January 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

The ABA and LA should have been a good fit. The game was wide open, with lots of dunks and three-pointers. The team even had a perfect name for the town–the Stars. Definitely a better match than the previous season … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on January 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

Here’s a menu from the famous tearoom at Bullock’s Wilshire with a cover that shows a map of Los Angeles. Shrimp cocktail was 35 cents. Bidding starts at $9.99.

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Matt Weinstock — January 8, 1959

Posted on January 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

Dogs, Diapers, Taxes   Comes now that hiatus between cries, when the feverish race begins to clear away Christmas bets in time to pay for auto license renewals by Feb. 4 and then face up to income taxes in April. … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, January 8, 1959

Posted on January 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Wife Tells of Mate Who Died, and Lived BAKERSFIELD, Jan. 7 — Buried alive for hours and given up for dead, Leslie O. Stafford, a construction workman, was dramatically rescued today from the bottom of a 24-foot-deep collapsed … Continue reading →

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New history blog — Pages From the Past

Posted on January 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Chinchilla Thimble Club, 1949 The Scranton, Pa., Times-Tribune has begun a history blog called Pages From the Past, done by Brian Fulton. Please visit the site and welcome Brian to the growing number of newspaper history blogs! 

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Voices — Christine Collins, April 23, 1931

Posted on January 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

Centered

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Baby abandoned at hospital; Times’ Oscar favorites, January 8, 1939

Posted on January 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sheriff Eugene Biscailuz is honored for 32 years of public service. Above, a baby nicknamed Little Buttercup is abandoned at White Memorial Hospital. Unfortunately, The Times never followed up on what became of her. We also take a look at … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on January 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

I’ve been running quite a few women’s fashions, so here’s something for the guys: a vintage necktie from Bullock’s Wilshire.  Bidding starts at $9.99.            

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