Monthly Archives: February 2009

Trouble Was His Business — Raymond Chandler

Posted on February 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

With the 50th anniversary of Raymond Chandler’s death coming up March 26, the Daily Mirror thinks it’s a perfect opportunity to take a long, thoughtful view of his enduring influence. I hope to gather a wide array of readers’ perspectives. … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions — February 22, 1932

Posted on February 22, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Saying Goodbye to the Pan-Pacific Auditorium, February 22, 1959

Posted on February 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Art Rogers / Los Angeles Times A huge crowd surrounds Pan-Pacific Auditorium for an appearance by presidential nominee Dwight D. Eisenhower, Oct. 9. 1952. Los Angeles Times file photo Skating at the Pan-Pacific, about 1941. Photograph by Robert … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Williams and Walker

Posted on February 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

The sheet music of "I’m a Jonah Man," performed by Williams and Walker, has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $9.99. The vendor is also including two other pieces of vintage sheetmusic.

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Matt Weinstock — February 21, 1959

Posted on February 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

His Is a Good Job Last November, Frank Frohnhoefer’s daughter Francine wanted something different to "share" at school, so Frank, who did 27 months as an infantryman in the South Pacific during WWII, went through his mementos and found some … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, February 21, 1959

Posted on February 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

Killer Thinks He Deserves to Die By Paul CoatesStaff Columnist Robert Leonard Mason wants to die. Without a flicker of emotion, the 40-year-old confessed murderer told me today: "I think I should go to the gas chamber. "Through the State … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions — February 21, 1926

Posted on February 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

Rube Wolf–Czar of Rhythm and His Greater Band!

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Anti-Jewish Rally in NY; SD Padres for Sale, February 21, 1939

Posted on February 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

King Zany wrote tunes for the Ziegfeld Follies and "The Great Gabbo."  Chimp from the Belgian Congo is killed after pet shop rampage. At left, New York police hold off anti-Nazi protesters during a rally of the German-American Bund. An … Continue reading →

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Enemy Planes Sighted Over L.A.! February 25, 1942

Posted on February 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Feb. 24, 1942: The Times reports a submarine attack near Santa Barbara. Feb. 25: Southland on alert. Feb. 26: What happened? The Army’s Western Defense Command insisted a blackout and an antiaircraft barrage were in response to the sighting of … Continue reading →

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Vintage Wheels — 1941 Plymouth Woodie

Posted on February 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

A 1941 Plymouth Woodie used in "Bugsy" has been listed with Hemmings Motor News. The price is $69,990.

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Matt Weinstock — February 20, 1959

Posted on February 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

She Stood in Bed They said it couldn’t be done, but it was to a lady who lives in a large apartment house in midtown L.A. She turned over in bed around 1 a.m. and the bed, installed a few … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, February 20, 1959

Posted on February 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Fallacy Exploded on Older Workers Between 40% and 45% of those individuals seeking employment are in the "older worker" bracket. It’s an unrealistic, unreasonably high figure. But it’s a figure we cannot ignore. For some vital answers on … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters, February 20, 1919

Posted on February 20, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Mystery Photo

Posted on February 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Update: This is David Warfield, one of the most noted figures of the American theater in the early 20th century. Just a reminder on how this works: I post the mystery photo on Monday and … Continue reading →

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Arabs on Alert, Baseball Strike? February 20, 1969

Posted on February 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Nancy Sinatra … in WAX! To simulate prejudice, brunet students eat at a table designed "No Blondes." At left, Arab countries prepare for retaliation for a terrorist attack on an El Al airliner at Zurich. Also… Take the time to … Continue reading →

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Central Vice Reports on the Norbo Grill, 1958

Posted on February 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Larry Harnisch / Los Angeles Times The Hotel Norbo, 526 E. 8th St., Feb. 14, 2009 Photograph by Larry Harnisch / Los Angeles Times The former Norbo Grill, 530 E. 6th St., Feb. 14, 2009 Photographs by Catriona … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursby on the Radio!

Posted on February 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Daily Mirror’s Keith Thursby was interviewed on KPCC talking about how the Dodgers explained baseball — ladies only!

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Found on EBay — 1959 Predicta TV

Posted on February 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

A 1959 Philco Predicta has been listed on EBay. Warning: It doesn’t work and is evidently for display purposes only. Bidding starts at $9.99, but there is a reserve. 

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Matt Weinstock — February 19, 1959

Posted on February 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

Snowball Madness Last week, when Walter H. Wright was driving his family up to Crestline, someone in a car coming down threw a large snowball which shattered his windshield, impairing his vision. At the ranger station he learned this is … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, February 19, 1959

Posted on February 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Labor Force Exile Because She’s 65 Nellie Malone is 65 years old and proud of it. But she’s not very proud of the position to which she’s been relegated by society. "I guess they want me to die," … Continue reading →

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