Monthly Archives: May 2009

Matt Weinstock — May 6, 1959

Posted on May 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

Shell Game It is the nature of shell collectors to correspond with each other and, thus, adman Bennett Foster has learned of the fantastic tale of R. Julian Dashwood, the only white man on the island of Mauke, in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Columnists, Matt Weinstock | Comments Off on Matt Weinstock — May 6, 1959

Paul V. Coates — Confidential File, May 6, 1959

Posted on May 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

Confidential File Prince Otto I Isn't Even Housebroken There is a base canard, perpetrated by the hopelessly sentimental, that a dog is man's best friend. A dog, I say to you, is a false friend. He'll make a slobbering, emotional … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Columnists, Paul Coates | 2 Comments

A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.

Posted on May 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

  May 6, 1920 var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-8640152-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.

Memories of Union Station

Posted on May 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Dec. 12, 1939: Waiting area, Union Station. Union Station has always been one of my favorite L.A. spots. The old place reminds me of family. My dad and grandfather spent their careers with the Santa Fe … Continue reading →

Posted in Downtown, Transportation, travel | 1 Comment

Times Wins Two Pulitzers; Lakers Lose, May 6, 1969

Posted on May 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

 Above, the edition of The Times that most people received at home. A team headed by George Reasons, with Art Berman, Gene Blake, Robert L. Jackson and Ed Meagher wins a Pulitzer for a series on government corruption. Bill Tuohy … Continue reading →

Posted in Front Pages, Lakers, Sports | Comments Off on Times Wins Two Pulitzers; Lakers Lose, May 6, 1969

Cinco de Mayo, LAPD Seeks New Chief, May 6, 1939

Posted on May 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

For Cinco de Mayo, The Times features — children in Scandinavian costumes celebrating Hans Christian Andersen. Above, selection of the next LAPD chief is going to prove interesting. At left, Cinco de Mayo art, plus a photo of three women … Continue reading →

Posted in Downtown, Front Pages, LAPD | Comments Off on Cinco de Mayo, LAPD Seeks New Chief, May 6, 1939

Tomato Aspic c. 1964.

Posted on May 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

Mary McCoy, who is exploring Nashville cuisine c. 1964 this week in her Cooking With the Junior League blog, whips up a tomato aspic, at left with robot garnish. She writes that this bit of culinary history is best left … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Drink | Comments Off on Tomato Aspic c. 1964.

Found on EBay — Oviatt’s

Posted on May 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

A carving knife from Oviatt's has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $24.99. var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-8640152-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Drink | Comments Off on Found on EBay — Oviatt’s

Matt Weinstock — May 5, 1959

Posted on May 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

Non-Conformist There is a widespread belief that conformity has so overwhelmed everyone that even the hardiest individualists have lost their incentive and inspiration. There's evidence today that this is not entirely true. A solid citizen, piqued at some flaw in … Continue reading →

Posted in Columnists, Matt Weinstock | Comments Off on Matt Weinstock — May 5, 1959

Random Shot

Posted on May 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Larry Harnisch / Los Angeles Times I snapped this photo of placards left over from the May 1 marches while waiting for the light at Broadway and 1st Street. var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : … Continue reading →

Posted in Downtown | Comments Off on Random Shot

Paul V. Coates — Confidential File, May 5, 1959

Posted on May 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by John Malmin / Los Angeles Times Elizabeth Ann Duncan crosses her fingers during her murder trial.   CONFIDENTIAL FILE Frank S. Duncan Has Come to Town In a sparsely furnished office on the floor of a modernistic Sunset … Continue reading →

Posted in #courts, Columnists, Homicide, Paul Coates | Comments Off on Paul V. Coates — Confidential File, May 5, 1959

Union Station Opens, May 5, 1939

Posted on May 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Photograph by the Los Angeles Times March 15, 1939: At a luncheon at the Biltmore Hotel to plan the opening gala for  Union Station, R.E. Southworth stamps the tickets of A.D. McDonald, president of the Southern Pacific; J.R. Hitchcock, … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Transportation | Comments Off on Union Station Opens, May 5, 1939

A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.

Posted on May 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

May 5, 1918 var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-8640152-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}

Posted in health | Comments Off on A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.

Voices — Dom DeLuise, 1933 – 2009

Posted on May 5, 2009 by lmharnisch
Posted in Film, Hollywood, Obituaries | 4 Comments

Churchill Visits Ike, Dodgers Beat Braves, May 5, 1959

Posted on May 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

   Above, efforts fail to heal a rift between President Eisenhower and former President Truman, who declined an invitation to the White House to dine with former British  Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Assemblyman William B. Rumford (D- Berkeley) calls upon … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, art and artists, Dodgers, Downtown, Environment, Freeways, Front Pages, Politics | Comments Off on Churchill Visits Ike, Dodgers Beat Braves, May 5, 1959

Man Charged With Defrauding Widows, July 20, 1900

Posted on May 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

I came across this story while researching the Arcade Station and think it's too wonderful not to share. var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = … Continue reading →

Posted in #courts, LAPD | 1 Comment

Nuestro Pueblo

Posted on May 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-8640152-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}

Posted in Architecture, Downtown, Nuestro Pueblo | Comments Off on Nuestro Pueblo

Found on EBay — Spring Street

Posted on May 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

This postcard showing Spring Street before it was straightened out has been listed on EBay. Bidding for the lot (which also includes a postcard of Westlake Park) starts at $4.50.

Posted in Downtown, Transportation | Comments Off on Found on EBay — Spring Street

Matt Weinstock — May 4, 1959

Posted on May 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

Meet Mr. Malaprop A police reporter on the Chicago American named Jim Murray is one of those rare birds, a natural malapropper, a species which must be joyously esteemed wherever it is found. He doesn't know it but a colleague, … Continue reading →

Posted in Columnists, Countdown to Watts, Matt Weinstock | Comments Off on Matt Weinstock — May 4, 1959

Paul Coates — Confidential File, May 4, 1959

Posted on May 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Chandler? The Name's Familiar If you want the truth, I'm pretty sticky about accepting collect telephone calls. No slur intended at the phone company, but they're just not worth the price. Long years of sad experience have taught … Continue reading →

Posted in Columnists, Paul Coates | Comments Off on Paul Coates — Confidential File, May 4, 1959