Monthly Archives: March 2009

In the Theaters — March 23, 1962

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Trouble Was His Business — Raymond Chandler

Posted on March 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

 

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Nixons Visit Capistrano; Alcindor Era Ends, March 23, 1969

Posted on March 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

President and Mrs. Nixon join Cardinal McIntyre at San Juan Capistrano. One of college basketball’s most dominating players ended his college career in customary fashion as Lew Alcindor led UCLA to its fifth national championship in six seasons with a … Continue reading →

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Skydiving, the New Sport; Hot-Tempered Dodger, March 23, 1959

Posted on March 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

It looks like our early skydivers are wearing football helmets. "Why should a man get married when he can get a woman to darn his socks, bake him apple pies, and even take him out to dinner when he is … Continue reading →

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Fandango + Reservation Rewards = Hidden Fees

Posted on March 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

If you have purchased tickets through Fandango (as I did for "L.A. Plays Itself") you might discover you unknowingly signed up for mysterious monthly credit card fees from Reservation Rewards. I called this number to cancel. So can you: (800) … Continue reading →

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The Jean Seberg Affair Revisited

Posted on March 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Times, Sept. 9, 1979: Actress Jean Seberg is found dead in Paris. The recent death of noted editor James Bellows has renewed interest in an item he handled about actress Jean Seberg, who killed herself in 1979, nine years … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — March 22, 1958

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Trouble Was His Business — Raymond Chandler

Posted on March 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

 

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Lakers Honor Elgin Baylor, March 22, 1969

Posted on March 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

Michael "Pinky" Higgins dies. The former infielder and Red Sox manager had planned to return to work as a scout for the Houston Astros. He was 59.  It’s odd–maybe even a little chilling–to see an old story you associate with … Continue reading →

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Body of Girl, 16, Dumped at Burbank Hospital

Posted on March 22, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Found on EBay — Dyas and Cline

Posted on March 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

This megaphone advertising Dyas and Cline has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $9.99.

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Matt Weinstock — March 21, 1959

Posted on March 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

Forgotten Heroes In the tense days of WWII and the patriotic binge that came with peace in 1945, councilmen solemnly pledged to honor the city’s war dead with a memorial of some sort. It was tentatively agreed that a living … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, March 21, 1959

Posted on March 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

Confidential File No Tattoo for Reyes In this era of stifling conformity to the dictates of Madison Ave., I find it a real comfort to know that there’s a rebel in our midst. Fact is, a Cuban rebel, in a … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — March 21, 1955

Posted on March 21, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Trouble Was His Business — Raymond Chandler

Posted on March 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

Dec. 16, 1973: A reappraisal of "The Long Goodbye." Note: To mark the 50th anniversary of Raymond Chandler’s death, the Daily Mirror is revisiting some of The Times’ stories about his life and influence. We invite the Daily Mirror’s readers … Continue reading →

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U.S. Sent Planes to Attack N. Korea; Angels’ New GM, March 21, 1969

Posted on March 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

You may never need to glue a piano to the wall … but isn’t it nice to know that you could?  Turmoil in the Sierra Club. Testifying before a House committee investigating the Pueblo incident, Lt. Gen. Seth J. McKee … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Mullen & Bluett

Posted on March 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

This red tie (with a golf pattern) from Mullen & Bluett has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $19.

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Matt Weinstock — March 20, 1959

Posted on March 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Pinch Quota An encouraging word came out of Sacramento the other day. Bradford M. Crittenden, taking office as California Highway Patrol Commissioner, told newsmen CHP officers will not have to make a minimum of arrests each day. "Bad pinches," … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, March 20, 1959

Posted on March 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Mash Notes and Comments "Dear Mr. Coates, "Imagine a friendship between a millionaire show business lady of star status and myself, a derelict newspaper hustler. "For years this friendship existed. I had my benefactress, and many times she … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — March 20, 1952

Posted on March 20, 2009 by lmharnisch
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