Monthly Archives: April 2010

Vernon Hog Farmer Accused of Ignoring L.A. Garbage Laws

Posted on April 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

  April 7, 1910: A century ago, hogs were fed garbage, and if you had a lot of hogs, you needed lots of garbage. What better way to get it than what was discarded from Los Angeles restaurants?  P.J. Durbin, … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, April 6, 1960

Posted on April 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

The Silly Season     Obviously the sun spots which jammed radio and TV reception a few days ago didn't do people any good, either.  The kids are all mixed up, or at least pretending to be.     Bob Owen thinks … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 6, 1960

Posted on April 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

Prudery Not So Very Practical These Days     Read a report the other day that a French sociologist named Pierre-Louis Weil sees the western world entering upon an era of prudery.     He bases it on the belief that sex … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, April 6, 1940

Posted on April 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

   April 6, 1940: After I ran across a mention of Hollywood gossip columnist Jimmie Fidler in an upcoming Paul Coates column, I thought it would be fun to take a break from Hedda Hopper with a small dose of … Continue reading →

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Bukowski From the Bottoms Up

Posted on April 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

Charles Bukowski reads his poetry in Redondo Beach April 6, 1980: “After two hours, 16 poems, a lot of locker room laughs and two bottles of Concannon Petite Sirah, Bukowski and a few of his patrons were just this side … Continue reading →

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A setback for Larry Sherry

Posted on April 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

April 6, 1960: The Cleveland Indians roughed up World Series hero Larry Sherry, who was hoping to use a spring training start to convince the Dodgers he should permanently escape the bullpen. "Naturally I want to start and I think … Continue reading →

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Men Support Women’s Right to Vote

Posted on April 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

April 6, 1910: Men establish the Political Equality League of Southern California to promote women’s right to vote. "I can see no reason why you should go on making laws for the government of my mother, my wife and my … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Williams and Walker

Posted on April 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

May 1, 1898: Bert Williams and George Walker share the stage with McIntyre and Heath at the Orpheum. This postcard of George Walker of the Williams and Walker vaudeville team has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $8.

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Matt Weinstock, April 5, 1960

Posted on April 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Say, doesn’t that ray gun look familiar? Looks like Han Solo is packing the same Mauser! The Knife Turns       The ides of April are only 10 days away and the squeals of those wrestling with their state … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 5, 1960

Posted on April 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

Facts We Won't Find in the Census Report       There's nothing profound about the lady's story.  Nothing glamorous.  Nothing shocking.       For 17 years she worked diligently at being a housewife, raising four kids.  It's a job with … Continue reading →

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Hedda Hopper, April 5, 1940

Posted on April 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

April 5, 1940: Jackie Cooper "vows he's playing the field as far as women are concerned, and Judy Garland is his best friend. 'In fact, she's my only real friend,' says Jackie.”

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‘Ben-Hur’ Best Film of the Year

Posted on April 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

Buster Keaton, who received an honorary award, poses as a waiter for a wary Walter Brennan, who probably expects Keaton to pull some prank. April 5, 1960: Despite the sweltering heat, a crowd gathers in bleachers outside the Pantages Theatre  … Continue reading →

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From The Vaults: ‘The Virgin Spring’ (1960)

Posted on April 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

This continues to be the only Ingmar Bergman movie I have seen… I have a slew of them in my Netflix queue, but this one got prioritized mainly because it was the basis for Wes Craven's 1972 classic, “Last House … Continue reading →

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Badly Beaten Wife Says Husband Is No Brute

Posted on April 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

April 5, 1910: The dynamics of an abusive relationship sound as though they haven’t changed in a century. J.H. Eakins is as gentle as a lamb and loves his wife except when he’s drinking – then he beats her mercilessly. … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, April 4, 1960

Posted on April 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

The Stamp Age and Its Problems       It turns out that an idea projected here — trading stamps redeemable for cash instead of premiums — is already working fine at Tom Robertson's service station in Arcadia.     The customer … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 4, 1960

Posted on April 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

Sawdust Trail Leads Through Midway       To you, Cucamonga may mean nothing but a Jack Benny joke, but to history it may be remembered as the scene of one of Christianity's major jurisdictional disputes.       Recently, a syndicate … Continue reading →

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Westbrook Pegler, April 4, 1926

Posted on April 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

April 4, 1926: Westbrook Pegler, writing of Connie Mack and the Philadelphia Athletics, says, “The dealers came crowding from neighboring stands and bought up Mr. MacGillicuddy's athletes and soon he was left with nothing but his franchise and a wardrobe … Continue reading →

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Air Force Studied Antimissile Ray Gun

Posted on April 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

  April 4, 1960: A little boy, a dog, an ice cream cone … and an ice bag? Very cute. No, we don’t do this anymore. On the jump, the Air Force discontinues work on a light ray that would … Continue reading →

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A Narrow Escape on the Macy Street Bridge

Posted on April 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

April 4, 1910: A teenage girl’s trip to a merry-go-round at the end of the Macy Street bridge nearly ends in a lynching after a “lust-crazed cholo” tries to kidnap her.

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Hedda Hopper, April 3, 1938

Posted on April 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

April 3, 1938: Hedda Hopper profiles Dorothy “Dottie” Lamour. “Her sudden success has roused a great deal of jealousy. And the girls say: 'Why should she have all the luck?' “But … I believe you'll agree with me — when … Continue reading →

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