Monthly Archives: January 2010

Matt Weinstock, Jan. 19, 1960

Posted on January 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Mass Hysteria     No one knows how it started but one day last week the rumor swept through an L.A. junior high school that the Russians were going to drop an atom bomb on the city at noon.        … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Jan. 19, 1960

Posted on January 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Son's Not Quite Like Dad, but He's a Todd     Hollywood, U.S.A. — The shadow of a showman slipped into town this week.     His name was Mike Todd, with a Jr. tacked on the end, and he came … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on January 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Jan. 19, 1957: Hedda Hopper writes that Elvis Presley has "taken the entire top floor of the Knickerbocker Hotel to house himself and his pals he brought with him from Tennessee. I asked if there were any girls along. … Continue reading →

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Plot Alleged in Finch Killing

Posted on January 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Donald Williams testifies about a murder-for-hire plot in the Finch killing. Sen. Hubert Humphrey (D-Minn.) challenges Vice President Nixon to a series of debates with potential Democratic candidates.   “Cash McCall” is opening in Los Angeles. Jan. 19, 1960: … Continue reading →

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Huntington and Folger Compete for Rare Books

Posted on January 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Jan. 19, 1920: “When it was announced that Mr. Christie Miller had consigned a portion of his collection of early English literature to Sotheby's in London for sale at public vendue, the whole book-collecting fraternity pricked up its ears, … Continue reading →

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Paulhan Sets Distance Record

Posted on January 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

"In his eagerness to get a view of one of the flying machines at Aviation Field, Charles Arnesavage leaned too far out of the rear of one of the Pacific Electric flyers on the way to the field and, overbalancing, … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Oviatt’s

Posted on January 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

This trench coat from Oviatt’s has been listed on EBay. Items from Oviatt’s, a Los Angeles luxury clothing store for men that closed years ago, rarely show up on EBay.  Bidding starts at $199.95. As with all items on EBay, … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 18, 1960

Posted on January 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

Stamp Craze       The trading stamp war appears to be reaching the frenzy stage and from the looks of things it will take  a summit conference to settle it.     The Green Stamp people who have more or less … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Jan. 18, 1960

Posted on January 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Coates Views the Funny Side of Nixon     NEWS ITEM (Hank Grant's column, Hollywood Reporter) — "Writer Tony Webster's been approached to pen gags for Richard Nixon's campaign speeches."     I'm no Criswell, but I can make a prediction … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on January 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Jan. 18, 1956: Hedda Hopper goes on a junket to see the new Hilton hotel in Dallas. Biggest complaint? The local newspaper doesn’t carry “Dick Tracy.”

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Remembering an Early Times Photographer

Posted on January 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Martin E. “M.E.” Rafert, Los Angeles Times The field at the Aviation Meet, Jan. 13, 1910. In going through The Times’ photos of the Aviation Meet, I discovered several with notations by Martin “M.E.” Rafert, a photographer for … Continue reading →

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Dave Barton Memorial Name List

Posted on January 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

“The Only Real Thing in the World Is Imagination.” Jan. 18, 1920: My late Times colleague Dave Barton, who used to collect amusing names, would have loved this item. I wish he would have been around when I discovered a … Continue reading →

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South Pasadena Author Dies

Posted on January 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Jan. 18, 1910: The Times publishes an obituary on author Margaret Collier Graham of South Pasadena. Editions of her books may be found at bookfinder.com. Scans of her books are also available at archive.org.

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on January 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Jan. 17, 1955: Hedda Hopper writes, “While in New York I learned why TV will not move to the West Coast. Gen. David Sarnoff has bought 10 square blocks of Lower East Side property and will build a great … Continue reading →

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Eisenhower Demurs on Endorsing Nixon

Posted on January 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

On the frontiers of medicine … Above, a news analysis of President Eisenhower’s refusal to make a formal endorsement of Vice President Richard Nixon in the presidential race. Below, Eisenhower’s comments from the Jan. 14, 1960, Times. The Times announces … Continue reading →

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Children’s Testimony to Be Heard in Trial of Cult Leader

Posted on January 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

“When a Feller Needs a Friend,” by Clare Briggs. Jan. 17, 1920: Depositions of five children will be read into the record in the trial of  Otoman Zar-Adusht Hanish of the Mazdaznan cult. And yes, The Times identified all five … Continue reading →

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Crowd Cheers Paulhan, Curtiss

Posted on January 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

  A Times photo shows the huge crowd at the Aviation Meet. Jan. 17, 1910: “One of the largest crowds ever assembled in one inclosure in Southern California saw the Sunday flights of the airships. “Over 50,000 people braved the … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 16, 1960

Posted on January 16, 2010 by lmharnisch

Perils of Publicists     You will pardon Sgt. John Campbell, Air Force public information officer, if he does not bleed for Hollywood press agents who must fight their way through countless hardships such as Martinis and freeways to deliver their … Continue reading →

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A Week of Aviation Triumphs

Posted on January 16, 2010 by lmharnisch

Jan. 16, 1910: Even Winsor McCay’s Little Nemo is dreaming of airships. The Sunday Times features Arthur B. Dodge's artwork of Louis Paulhan's plane.   And Edmund Waller “Ted” Gale takes a lighthearted look at the week’s events. The Times … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Jan. 16, 1960

Posted on January 16, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Mash Notes and Comment     (Press release)  "If you have the pleasure of attending the Stan Kenton-June Christy-Four Freshmen get-together Jan. 22 at the Shrine Auditorium, better bring a fresh box of Kleenex for this watery night.     "Baton-bearing … Continue reading →

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