Monthly Archives: June 2009

A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: The Entertainer

Posted on June 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 3, 1914: A $44.50 record player would cost $945.436 USD 2008.

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Woman, 28, Has 13 Children!

Posted on June 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

"This Is Like a Spy Movie!" At the women's jail, "Conditions are terrible … Sixteen patients are being assigned to rooms designed to contain eight." (As Nathan noted, that's General Hospital, not the jail–thanks Nathan!). Sax Rohmer, creator of the … Continue reading →

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Retired Police Officer Charged With Incest

Posted on June 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 3, 1939: William D. Haislip is charged with incest.

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Doctor Addicted to Painkillers

Posted on June 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 3, 1889: Dr. J. Sweigert is addicted to morphine.

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Executive Predicts Downtown Renaissance

Posted on June 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 2, 1959: "The trek back from the suburbs has begun. Families will be returning to the cities in increasing numbers during the coming years, 'lured by the city's glamour, downtown business developments, new housing.' The turn for the downtown … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — ‘They Call Them Camisoles’

Posted on June 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

This is truly an unusual item. "They Call Them Camisoles" was written by former actress Wilma Carnes using the name Wilma Wilson and describes her harrowing experiences at the state mental hospital at Camarillo. Wilson was committed to the hospital … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, June 2, 1959

Posted on June 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Pupil Punishment The papers had a story from Sacramento recently stating that the Assembly had passed a bill, which has now gone to the Senate, giving teachers authority to punish students who misbehave. One paper headed the story, "Teachers' … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates — Confidential File, June 2, 1959

Posted on June 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

"I Can't Stand Seeing You Seeing Me Like This!" The Good Old Days: How to Reckon Them I've got a fresh perspective for the worn cliche about "the good old days." It's not prompted by pleasant recurring memories of my … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: New Broadway Hit

Posted on June 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

  June 2, 1911

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‘Three Little Pigs’ Has Racial Meaning, Official Says!

Posted on June 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

"Did You Hear What I Said, June?" Southern California's aerospace industry! When I saw this headline, I thought it was a joke. It's not. Iraq drops a polite note to the American Embassy saying no thanks to U.S. aid because … Continue reading →

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Nuestro Pueblo

Posted on June 2, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Flood Sweeps Pennsylvania Towns, Thousands Die!

Posted on June 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Times reports that 8,000 to 10,000 died in the Johnstown flood. AWFUL! A Disaster Without Parallel in America! View this page Anxious relatives seeking victims of the Johnstown horror. View this page Recalling the Johnstown Flood after 100 Years … Continue reading →

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Woman, 24, Dies of Drugs and Alcohol

Posted on June 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 1, 1889: Linette Russell, 24, dies from drugs and alcohol.

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Found on EBay — Great White Fleet

Posted on June 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

A photo of the Great White Fleet's visit to Los Angeles, an original, according to the vendor, has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $6.50.

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Matt Weinstock, June 1, 1959

Posted on June 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

Flint's Faulty Fountain This corner has been nagged persistently the last few months by Mal Deans to do something about a civic disgrace — the stilled fountain memorial to Frank Putnam Flint (1862-1929) on the 1st Street grounds of City … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates — Confidential File, June 1, 1959

Posted on June 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

    Confidential File Eating Ants Might Spice This Ham I've been dabbling in the nether regions of the public eye for quite some time now. To show you how far back I go, I was the father figure on … Continue reading →

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Random Shot: Your Car

Posted on June 1, 2009 by lmharnisch
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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Music Sale

Posted on June 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 1, 1909

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Dodger First Baseman a ‘Prince of the Mod Squad’

Posted on June 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photographs by Herb Scharfman / Los Angeles Times March 4, 1966: Wes Parker works out in Vero Beach. The Dodgers were winning and feeling upbeat. Wes Parker was trying to stay realistic. Parker, the slick-fielding first baseman who spent his … Continue reading →

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Ex-Con Held in Kidnapping, Maury Wills Joins Dodgers

Posted on June 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

  "Just the Usual — Just Shopping."     Roscoe Cook ties world record. Fashion note: Even in 1959, some men still wore boaters. And not just at Shakey's. Darla Hood has grown up! Please note: Traffic, mass transportation and … Continue reading →

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