Monthly Archives: April 2010

Voices: Daryl Gates, 1926 – 2010

Posted on April 16, 2010 by lmharnisch

 March 29, 1978: Daryl F. Gates becomes police chief. ( George Holliday / Courtesy of KTLA via Associated Press ) Four Los Angeles Police Department officers charged in the videotaped beating of Rodney G. King on March 3, 1991, were … Continue reading →

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on April 16, 2010 by lmharnisch

   Los Angeles Times file photo Our mystery guest is Janice Jarratt, who may be the biggest thing that never happened.  Please congratulate Bronski for identifying her! April 30, 1932: Janice Jarratt wins a trip to Los Angeles.    Just … Continue reading →

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Kitty Doner’s Mystery Admirer

Posted on April 16, 2010 by lmharnisch

 Los Angeles Times file photo July 19, 1925: “Lady Be Good” at the Mason. Several people asked whether this fellow with Kitty Doner in “Lady Be Good” might be Bing Crosby. I had the same question, so I thought I’d … Continue reading →

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Headstrong Girl Runs Off With Motorcycle Racer

Posted on April 16, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Pearl Clark, young runaway …  … who climbed out her bedroom window … … and into the arms of Jake De Rosier, French motorcycle racer. Doctors examine the girl after her brief adventure and confirm certain parts of her … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, April 15, 1960

Posted on April 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Bottleneck     It's one of the little ironies of our town that the current event which probably affects more people than any other isn't even newsworthy.  Meaning, of course, the installation of the center divider on Hollywood Freeway from … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 15, 1960

Posted on April 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Even Mother Thinks Bev's Been Around     If there was ever any humor in the frenzied escapades of Beverly Aadland and her mother, it's long gone now.     It's buried with the body of William Stanciu, blurred by grim … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, April 15, 1940

Posted on April 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

April 15, 1940: “Victor is dickering with Jimmy Cagney for sales rights to his monologue recordings of the Dalton Trumbo novel ‘Johnny Got His Gun,’ ” Jimmie Fidler says.

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Hoffman, Field and ‘Kramer’ Win Academy Awards

Posted on April 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

April 15, 1980: Dustin Hoffman and Sally Field win Academy Awards for leading roles and “Kramer vs. Kramer” is named the best picture in a ceremony at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Mevlyn Douglas and Meryl Streep win the best supporting … Continue reading →

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Gene Mauch to Manage Phillies

Posted on April 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

April 15, 1960: Gene Mauch, perhaps the best manager never to win a World Series title, was ready to start his big league career running the Philadelphia Phillies. "My ambition isn't just to be a big league manager but the … Continue reading →

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A Mysterious Prisoner in Jail

Posted on April 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

April 15, 1910: The Times publishes a curious story about a man whom jailers have nicknamed Charlie Cash, inspired in part by one of the incomprehensible phrases he says: “Kush, kush.” He’s an industrious fellow and whenever he’s put on … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, April 14, 1960

Posted on April 14, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Let’s go to the Ambassador  and see where Milton Berle performed — no wait, we let L.A. Unified tear it down. Feeding Fosdic     In the event anyone is wondering what will happen to all those forms the census … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 14, 1960

Posted on April 14, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Tijuana Has Tourist Bureau That Works     On Sept. 29 of last year, a flimsy, unimpressive booth was erected at 390 Avenida Revolucion, downtown Tijuana's busiest thoroughfare.  On it was tacked the sign, "Tijuana Tourist Bureau."     It was … Continue reading →

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Nuestro Pueblo

Posted on April 14, 2010 by lmharnisch

Oct. 14, 1938: Joe Seewerker and Charles Owens visit the La Brea tar pits for another installment of Nuestro Pueblo. In case you just tuned in, the posts of the original 1938-39 run ended last year. I’m going back and … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, April 14, 1941

Posted on April 14, 2010 by lmharnisch

April 14, 1941: “Orson [Welles], having at last backed his boasts by producing a very fine picture, should now set himself the more difficult task — if it's not too late — of making a few friends,” Jimmie Fidler says.  … Continue reading →

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Contract Awarded for Dodger Stadium

Posted on April 14, 2010 by lmharnisch

April 14, 1960: The contract to build the Dodgers' ballpark in Chavez Ravine was announced and Walter O'Malley once again talked about delays. "A final completion date cannot be fixed at this time due to the uncertainty of the various … Continue reading →

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Brown Signs Nation’s First Smog Law

Posted on April 14, 2010 by lmharnisch

April 14, 1960: Gov. Pat Brown signs America’s first law requiring emissions controls on automobiles. "I consider this bill one of the most far-reaching pieces of legislation to come across my desk in my 15 months as governor," he said. … Continue reading →

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Death at the Bimini Baths

Posted on April 14, 2010 by lmharnisch

  April 14, 1910: The story is old and the details are fragmentary. Victor Lamar, 15, and Father E.V. Reynolds, a Catholic priest from Oklahoma, met somehow in Los Angeles. Reynolds might have paid Lamar $3 or $4 [$68-$90 USD … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, April 13, 1960

Posted on April 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Sweden and Chessman     David Stone, instructor at John Adams Junior High School, plans a trip to Europe this summer with another teacher.  Not long ago he wrote a friendly letter to a newspaper in Sweden giving the date … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 13, 1960

Posted on April 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

  In a photo taken by guest Bob Profeta during a party at their Hollywood apartment, Florence Aadland, left, scuffles with her 17-year-old daughter, Beverly, during an argument over whether the television was too loud. You may recall that Beverly … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, April 13, 1940

Posted on April 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

   April 13, 1940: “Wot's this re: Orson Welles retrenching financially by moving into the Hollywood YMCA,” Jimmie Fidler asks.

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