Monthly Archives: September 2009

Matt Weinstock, Sept. 4, 1959

Posted on September 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

Matt Weinstock is on vacation.

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September 4, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies

Posted on September 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

   Sept. 4, 1922: Cecil B. De Mille's "Manslaughter" is at Grauman's Rialto, and Gloria Swanson stars in "Her Gilded Cage" at Grauman's Million-Dollar Theatre.  

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on September 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

 Los Angeles Times file photo Update: Renzo Cesana in a publicity photo for "The Continental" radio show, Feb. 5, 1951. Update: Don't be afraid, darling. It's only Renzo Cesana! Just a reminder on how this works: I post the mystery … Continue reading →

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4 Children Hurt in Runaway by Frightened Horse

Posted on September 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Sept. 4, 1919: "Somebody Is Always Taking the Joy Out of Life" by Clare Briggs (1875-1930). I would imagine the anti-union message resonated with The Times' editorial policy.     Turner Hall at 321 S. Main St. becomes the … Continue reading →

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Officer Finds Interesting ‘Pet’

Posted on September 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 4, 1909: Times artist Edmund Waller "Ted" Gale draws J.P. Burns. Note Miss Los Angeles. In later cartoons, Gale drew her like this: March 19, 1933: "Fair and Hot Under the Collar." A police officer finds an interesting animal … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on September 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

A very classy menu from the Tea Room at Bullock's Wilshire, dated Oct. 24, 1946, has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $6.99.

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Matt Weinstock, Sept. 3, 1959

Posted on September 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

Matt Weinstock is on vacation.

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September 3, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

Posted on September 3, 2009 by lmharnisch
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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your President’s Recreation

Posted on September 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Sept. 3, 1921: President Harding's golf balls were marked with 13 stars and his initials, and they were collectible even in 1921.  

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Freed U.S. Troops Describe Enemy Torture; Dodgers Lose to Mets

Posted on September 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 3, 1969: Ho Chi Minh is gravely ill — in fact, he's dead … the Massachusetts Supreme Court postpones an inquest in the death of Mary Jo Kopechne … searchers in the Holy Land find the wallet and passport … Continue reading →

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Alexander & Oviatt Opens Store

Posted on September 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 3, 1919: Alexander and Oviatt opens at Hill and 6th streets. By this era, some of The Times' display advertising had become quite stylish. Wallace Reid in "The Valley of the Giants."

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Black Man Fined for ‘Indecent Proposal’ to White Woman

Posted on September 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 3, 1909: Edmund Waller "Ted" Gale draws C.J. Wade. Henry Weaver, an African American, is fined $50 ($1,183.74 USD 2008) for asking a white woman to go out.

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Found on EBay — Nixon’s Restaurants

Posted on September 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

An ashtray from Nixon's Family Restaurants (run by Richard Nixon's brother, Donald) has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $9.99.

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Matt Weinstock, Sept. 2, 1959

Posted on September 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

Matt Weinstock is on vacation.

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September 2, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Health

Posted on September 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Sept. 2, 1920: An African American man becomes the eighth bubonic plague victim in Galveston, Texas.  

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‘Holy Barbarians’ Revisited

Posted on September 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

Coastlines magazine, Spring-Summer 1958, with a cover story on LSD. Note: In late June and early July, I wrote about Lawrence Lipton's 1959 book on the beatniks of Venice West, "Holy Barbarians." I was particularly interested in the account of … Continue reading →

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Ike Rides Wave of Popularity; Dodgers Call Up Reinforcements

Posted on September 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 2, 1959: A story about President Eisenhower's European trip marking the 20th anniversary of Hitler's invasion of Poland notes that he remains popular. But look at what's happening in the country as Ike prepares to leave office: The prime … Continue reading →

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‘Victory or Death’ — Hitler

Posted on September 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 2, 1939: Hitler puts on a field uniform, saying he will take it off "only in victory or in death." People gather outside The Times building to read the latest news. Nazi air raids sweep Poland. Wartime events stun … Continue reading →

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