Monthly Archives: October 2009

Fire Closes in on Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Posted on October 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 14, 1959: The Mirror brings out an extra on the La Canada fire, which is within a mile and a half of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The story says the fire moved half a mile in five minutes … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies

Posted on October 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 14, 1941: “The Maltese Falcon” is a surprise hit in New York. It’s interesting to see that not much was expected in the third remake of the film, which has now eclipsed the two previous incarnations. I’ll have … Continue reading →

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Forest Service Worker Admits Setting Fatal Fire

Posted on October 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

This is how we did fire maps 50 years ago. The map is hard to read, but compare it with the one we did for the Station fire.   Oct. 14, 1959: The Times brings out an extra on the … Continue reading →

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Nuestro Pueblo — Pasadena

Posted on October 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

  June 17, 1938: The original run of Nuestro Pueblo is over, but I’m posting the ones I missed the first time around. For this installment, Joe Seewerker and Charles Owens visited Pasadena.

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Shoeless Joe Jackson Seeks Reinstatement

Posted on October 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

Jan. 28, 1934: John Lardner on Shoeless Joe Jackson. July 6, 1934: Jackson makes another attempt to play ball.   John Lardner was the son of Ring Lardner Sr. and the older brother of Ring Lardner Jr. I’m not familiar … Continue reading →

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Council Bans Women From Serving Liquor

Posted on October 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 14, 1909: The City Council bans women from serving alcohol. The council killed a portion of the ordinance that would have imposed a 9 p.m. curfew on unescorted women at any business selling liquor, which the police wanted … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions – Edwards Air Force Base Open House

Posted on October 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

Dec. 16, 1929: An artist’s concept of John K. Northrop’s Flying Wing. Alas, the 1929 version of Northrop’s Flying Wing will not be on display during the open house at Edwards Air Force Base on Saturday from 7 a.m. to … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Stutz Racer

Posted on October 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 9, 1914: Earl Cooper is driving a Stutz in the race from Los Angeles to Phoenix.   This postcard showing a Stutz that took part in a race from Los Angeles to Phoenix has been listed on EBay. As … Continue reading →

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October 13, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on October 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

Linus seems to have rather adult emotions about his teacher in this panel — not appearing in the legacy version of “Peanuts.” No Shoes but New Wheels The report that a mother was keeping her children out of school because … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Oct. 13, 1959

Posted on October 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Still on vacation. Oct. 13, 1959: The classic Abby column, “Too Late.” “I am the most brokenhearted person on earth. I always found time to go everywhere else but to see my dear old gray-haired parents. They sat home … Continue reading →

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Time Running Out for Caryl Chessman

Posted on October 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

Eleanor Roosevelt urges clemency for Caryl Chessman. An evocative story by the late Paul Weeks about a teenager who died in a spectacular car crash while running from the police.   Eleanor Roosevelt, Aldous Huxley, Ray Bradbury, Steve Allen and … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies

Posted on October 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 13, 1940: Youngsters at the premiere of "They Knew What They Wanted" laughed at Carole Lombard's love scenes. Evidently they did not know what they wanted.   After nearly five years without releasing a picture, Charlie Chaplin is about … Continue reading →

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Writers Guild Strikes Over TV Residuals

Posted on October 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

  So here’s how Times cartoonist Bruce Russell shows that an eagle represents Mexico. He gives it a cute little sombrero. The Writers Guild goes on strike over residuals on TV broadcasts of films released after 1948. The Knights of … Continue reading →

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Black Sox Not Guilty!

Posted on October 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 3, 1921: The Black Sox are found not guilty of conspiracy. "Bailiffs vainly pounded for order, and finally, noticing Judge Friend's smile, joined in the whistling and cheering. Hats sailed high in the air, papers were thrown around … Continue reading →

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Caught Again

Posted on October 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 13, 1909: Charles Hummer dodged the police for months after being charged with vagrancy and paying a $100 fine for stealing garden hoses from people’s lawns. He promised to leave town but didn’t. A couple of detectives recognized … Continue reading →

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Cooking With the Junior League – St. Louis

Posted on October 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

Over at Cooking With the Junior League, our friends Mary McCoy and Brady Potts explore the culinary delights of St. Louis with a victory dinner. Mary writes: The Dodgers pulled off a sweep of the Cardinals, making them the first … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Batchelder Tiles

Posted on October 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

  These Batchelder tiles of lions have been listed on EBay. Although I’ve seen quite a few animals, like this tiger at left, I don’t recall seeing lions before. Bidding starts at $25.49.

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October 12, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on October 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

Here’s another panel you’ll never see in the sitcom legacy version of “Peanuts.” A cynical Snoopy? Vox Populi A man phoned Lee Warburton the other day and complained indignantly about his failure to expedite the street work which was blocking … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Oct. 12, 1959

Posted on October 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

Paul Coates is still on vacation. Oct. 12, 1959: A divorcee gives a going-away party when she leaves the company – no wives invited! The men were fat and 40 – or 50.

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies

Posted on October 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 12, 1939: The Times devotes a page to “The Real Glory.” It isn’t marked as an ad, but it sure looks like one. The display ad is ruled off from the editorial content and there's nothing to label … Continue reading →

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