Monthly Archives: February 2009

Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on February 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

Here’s a period piece listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $38.

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Matt Weinstock — February 2, 1959

Posted on February 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

Cadillac Calculus Martin Ragaway, the comedy writer, a few days ago picked up a youth hitching a ride near Fairfax High. The boy appeared depressed, Martin observed after they’d gone a few blocks, and he asked if something were wrong. … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, February 2, 1959

Posted on February 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Really, Has Cuba a Barber Strike? Somebody’s got to say it. And it’s obvious that even the man’s best friend won’t tell him. So I guess, as usual, it’s up to me. I mean about Fidel Castro. He … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, August 18, 1932

Posted on February 2, 2009 by lmharnisch
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2 Die in Midair Plane Crash; Lombardi at USC? February 2, 1959

Posted on February 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

Wreckage landed in the 7900 block of East 8th Street, Buena Park.   At left, Officer J.F. Harkan shoots Edwin Kelly, 17, during a stakeout at the RKO Hill Street theater at 8th and Hill. Above, Judy Holliday will appear … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — The Insomniac

Posted on February 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

A poster from the Insomniac, the Hermosa Beach coffee house, has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $49.99. At left, Jack Smith visits the Insomniac, May 1, 1963.

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Voices — Christine Collins, August 17, 1932

Posted on February 1, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Aragon Suspected of Fixing Fight, February 1, 1959

Posted on February 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Art Aragon in training, Oct. 14, 1949. Art Aragon, the Golden Boy of Los Angeles boxing in the ’40s and ’50s, was in trouble again after apparently winning a fight too easily. The referee of … Continue reading →

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Imagining the Future, 1959

Posted on February 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

The home of the future will have a "television recorder" and a flat-screen TV! And the kids will have microfilm books that can be projected on the ceiling… In all, pretty accurate, but I’m still waiting for "Kukla, Frank and … Continue reading →

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Burbank Installs Time Capsule; Wilt Chamberlain Debuts in L.A., February 1, 1959

Posted on February 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

The people living in 1959 had noble expectations for Burbank: Atomic power! Monorails! I wonder if anyone plans to actually pop it open this week. This is the bridge that spans the Golden State Freeway, the railroad tracks and the … Continue reading →

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