Monthly Archives: January 2009

Fierce fighting in Cuba, Los Angeles Open begins, January 3, 1959

Posted on January 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

 The Soviets are winning the space race and communism establishes a foothold at America’s doorstep. These were worrisome times for the nation. Cheryl Crane visits Lana Turner. "Li’l Abner," "Rick O’Shay" and "Moon Mullins." Moral Re-Armament and the Young Americans … Continue reading →

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Broadcaster looks at the future of TV sports

Posted on January 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

The story posed a simple question: Would television hurt or help sports attendance? ‘Television is only a very good substitute for the actual game. The camera cannot cover all of the interesting factors. And to the real sports addict, yelling … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on January 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

At left, a Dinky Toys set with the original box from Bullock’s Wilshire has been listed on EBay. Bids start at $115.            

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, January 2, 1959

Posted on January 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

Puts Ego Factor Into Poll  Paul Coates Tries Out New Survey-Taking Theory Now don’t misunderstand me.    I’m not looking to start anything with Mr. Gallup. There’s enough petty bickering going on around here without us getting into a hassle. … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock — January 2, 1959

Posted on January 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

Reader’s Choice A man in the VA hospital in West L.A. writes, "Lying here, a person has time to think of many things, especially things he has missed. I am writing to ask what you think is the most interesting … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, November 14, 1930

Posted on January 2, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Body of writer’s daughter found off Mulholland; bidding war for Alcindor, January 2, 1969

Posted on January 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

Elizabeth Marina Habe was home on Christmas vacation from the University of Hawaii and staying with her mother, actress Eloise Hardt, at 8962 Cynthia Ave., in West Hollywood. Her parents were divorced and her father, author Hans Habe, lived in … Continue reading →

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Movie star mystery photo

Posted on January 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Here’s our last mystery star of 2008! Los Angeles Times file photo Lots of guesses, but none of them were correct. Our mystery guest has more than 30 credits on imdb and  figured in the … Continue reading →

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Movie comedian Stan Laurel accused of planning to bury wife in backyard

Posted on January 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

Stan Laurel and wife No. 4 Illiana (or, according to a revised count, wife No. 3) They drank, they fought and they got arrested. Such was the whirlwind year of marriage for Stan Laurel and Tovera Ivanova Shuvalova, a Russian … Continue reading →

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Voices — Donald E. Westlake, 1933 – 2008

Posted on January 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

Book Review Playing Politics With a Master of DialogueVICTORIES By George V. Higgins Henry Holt & Co.: $19.95; 298 pp.) December 2, 1990 By Donald E. Westlake Westlake is a novelist and screenwriter. His most recent book is "Drowned Hopes" … Continue reading →

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January 1, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on January 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

Unsung Heroines Today the focus is on that thriving city north of South Pasadena.  The bands will play, the crowds will roar, the traffic will snarl. But in all the gigantic gymkhana there will be no mention of those unsung … Continue reading →

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January 1, 1959: Paul Coates — Confidential File

Posted on January 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

Confidential File Looking Back at ’58; Looking Ahead to ’59 In this business, all years go by fast. But ’58, somehow, seemed to be out to break records. It just doesn’t seem like a year ago this week that I … Continue reading →

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Day in the Life of a Rose Queen, 1959

Posted on January 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

Meet Pamela Prather of San Marino, the 1959 Rose Queen. She mows the lawn, bakes a cherry pie and is president of the Pamphile Sorority at PCC. She hopes to be a psychiatric social worker.

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Rose Parade Photos

Posted on January 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Quaker Oats’ entry wins the Grand Prize with a float showing Sinbad the Sailor. Chevrolet makes its debut in the parade and wins the President’s Trophy with a float depicting a soapbox derby.   “The city of Los Angeles … Continue reading →

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Pasadena crowds cheer Rose Parade, 1909

Posted on January 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

     

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Happy New Year, 1959!

Posted on January 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

The rest of the world may peer into a darkened crystal ball, but at the Daily Mirror, we know what the future has to bring. In 1959, Los Angeles won the series and we lost Errol Flynn and Raymond Chandler. … Continue reading →

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