Monthly Archives: February 2010

Found on EBay – 1880s House

Posted on February 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

This photo, probably taken in the 1880s, showing a couple in front of a house, has been listed on EBay. The photo is credited to the studio of Haneman and Clark, but I can’t locate any information about it in … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 2, 1960

Posted on February 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

Mystery of Missiles       One of the problems of those who guide our missile program is making it understandable to earth-bounders.  In other words, translating complex scientific data into ordinary terms.       Toward this end former newspaperman Chris … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Feb. 2, 1960

Posted on February 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

Tall Man Considers Cellmate, Dr. Finch     The tall man was talking about an ex-cellmate of his. They were together in County Jail for a month and a half.     The ex-cellmate's name was Finch.  Dr. R. Bernard Finch.     … Continue reading →

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An Artistic Glow

Posted on February 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Feb. 2, 1980: Glassblower Nathan Prusan can’t believe people actually collect neon signs and want them in their homes!

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on February 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Feb. 2, 1940: Now here’s an interesting line from Hedda Hopper, who is normally a real flag-waver.  “Gold Star Mothers are steering clear of 'The Fighting 69th.' Most of them won't see the picture, even on a pass, saying … Continue reading →

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Finch Took Girlfriend on Trip With Wife, Witness Says

Posted on February 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

Feb. 2, 1960: Dr. R. Bernard Finch took girlfriend Carole Tregoff on a waterskiing trip with his wife. Now that’s chutzpah.

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Police Arrest Men in Girls’ Garb

Posted on February 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

  “Somebody Is Always Taking the Joy Out of Life,” by Clare Briggs. Feb. 1, 1920: The purity squad raids a party at the home of former Mayor Arthur Harper.   Feb. 2, 1920: If you were a reader of … Continue reading →

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Through the Lens – Aviation Meet

Posted on February 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

 Roy Knabenshue’s dirigible at the Aviation Meet. January 1910: The Aviation Meet is viewed primary for its accomplishments with airplanes, and the balloonists tend to be overlooked. This photo (possibly by Sawyer and Dwyer, the handwriting on the back is … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – A. Victor Segno

Posted on February 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

  A. Victor Segno sends out a success wave. Note the beautiful hair. Isn’t this great? A. Victor Segno, one of my favorite Los Angeles con men who sent out “success waves” for $1 a month, had his book on … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 1, 1960

Posted on February 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

Different Way to Lose     Those who have learned the hard way will stipulate that race track betting is a snare and a delusion.  Today we have with us reader G.S., who has a dynamic idea to unsnare and undelude … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Feb. 1, 1960

Posted on February 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

New-Found Evidence Favors Tokyo Rose     Two months ago, On the 18th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, I printed what I thought was the first interview by a newsman with a woman known to the world as Tokyo Rose.     Her … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on February 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Feb. 1, 1939: Hedda Hopper gives five bells to “Gunga Din,” but says "Joan Fontaine’s beauty and ability were thrown away in a bit" part.

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Nixon, the ‘Indispensible Man’

Posted on February 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

“You Remember Her?”     NBC used to have an opera company. Amazing, no? Although I can’t say I’ve ever heard of Virginia Copeland (Gordoni), David Poleri or Chester Ludgin. “Goliath and the Barbarians” in Colorscope!  Paul Zimmerman takes a … Continue reading →

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Woman Attempts Suicide Rather Than Return to Prison

Posted on February 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

  “Fire Is a Good and Blessed Thing, but if You Put Your Hand in It You’ll Get Burnt.” Feb. 1, 1920: Police respond to a call at 5032 Hollywood Blvd. and arrest Alice Lowry, a burglar who scouted apartment … Continue reading →

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Through the Lens – Aviation Meet

Posted on February 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

 Los Angeles Times file photo January 1910: I found this photo of Louis Paulhan’s plane in The Times’ archives. The aircraft looks incredibly fragile, even more in the photo than in the drawings or pictures published in The Times. Here’s … Continue reading →

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