Monthly Archives: July 2010

Paul Coates Is on Vacation

Posted on July 27, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 27, 1960: Paul Coates is on vacation until Aug. 8.

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Republicans Expand Policy on Civil Rights

Posted on July 27, 2010 by lmharnisch

July 27,1960: Eisenhower motorcade / Los Angeles Times file photo President Eisenhower covers his head under a storm of confetti as he arrives in Chicago to address the Republican National Convention. July 27, 1960: Vice President Richard Nixon wins some … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, July 26, 1960

Posted on July 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

July 26, 1960: Is the standing ovation really necessary? Most of the time, it’s not, Matt Weinstock says. CONFIDENTIAL TO SORRY SARI: Next time a fellow asks you up to see his etchings, skip the art and look for the … Continue reading →

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Political Cartoon by Charles Schulz

Posted on July 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

July 26, 1960: The “Peanuts” story line involved Lucy drawing a political cartoon and submitting it to a newspaper. Because readers never saw the cartoon, the Mirror asked artist Charles Schulz what it looked like. Here’s his answer. Paul Coates … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, July 26, 1940

Posted on July 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Tom Treanor, who died covering World War II for The Times, files a report from Portugal on trying to interview the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. July 26, 1940: Jimmie Fidler says “The Marx Brothers and MGM are tiffing, … Continue reading →

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From the Vaults: ‘Village of the Damned’ (1960)

Posted on July 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

All I knew about this movie going in was that it had been remade with Mark Hamill in 1995 (the remake also starred Christopher Reeve and Kirstie Alley, and was respectably directed by John Carpenter, but in 1995 all my … Continue reading →

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Nixon Demands Firm Civil Rights Plank

Posted on July 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

 Los Angeles Times file photo   Los Angeles Times file photo July 26, 1960: Vice President Richard Nixon helps his wife, Pat, from a car as they are surrounded by a crowd at the Sheraton-Blackstone Hotel in Chicago. The relatively … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, July 25, 1960

Posted on July 25, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 25, 1960: The Mirror overhauls its comics lineup and layout, introducing Johnny Hart’s “B.C.,” Cal Alley’s “The Ryatts” and Bill Hoest’s “My Son John.” Gone are “Priscilla’s Pop,” “Out Our Way” “Day Shift” and “Earth People.” Coming up … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates Is on Vacation

Posted on July 25, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Paul Coates is on vacation until Aug. 8.

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on July 25, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Los Angeles Times file photo   Los Angeles Times file photo Here’s another picture of our mystery fellow! Update: Saturday’s picture is Mark Damon and "Diane" Cannon in a publicity photo for "This Rebel Breed," published March 20, 1960. … Continue reading →

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Republicans Fight Over Party Platform

Posted on July 25, 2010 by lmharnisch

 Los Angeles Times file photo July 25, 1960: Vice President Nixon greets well-wishers in Chicago.   Cartoonist Bruce Russell is sure the GOP has the election in the bag. July 25, 1960: "The issues that shaped the Republican Convention were … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, July 24, 1940

Posted on July 24, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 24, 1940: Jimmie Fidler asks, “Wot's this about Marjorie Rambeau getting out of hand on ‘Tugboat Annie Returns’ and Warner Bros. mulling discontinuation of plans to make an ‘Annie’ series?

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Nixon, Rockefeller OK Platform in Secret Talk – Goldwater Furious!

Posted on July 24, 2010 by lmharnisch

 Los Angeles Times file photo July 24, 1960: Young Republican members Lloyd LeMere of Oak Park, Ill., and Chris Economos of Berwyn set up a sign painting shop at the convention center in Chicago. July 24, 1960: Vice President Richard … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates and Matt Weinstock, July 23, 1960

Posted on July 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

   July 23, 1960: A redhead (why is it always redheads?) beats a traffic ticket … The Democrats need a good song and the Republicans draft campaign “blanks.” CONFIDENTIAL TO ED: If you are willing to admit you are all … Continue reading →

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Republicans Gather in Chicago

Posted on July 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Los Angeles Times file photo July 23, 1960: The Republicans are gathering in Chicago to select their choice in the 1960 presidential campaign. Stay tuned to the Daily Mirror….

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, July 23, 1940

Posted on July 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 23, 1940: “Come to think about it, I've never heard Joan Crawford make a catty remark about anyone,” Jimmie Fidler says.

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on July 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

      Los Angeles Times file photo  Update: This is Helen Parrish in an undated photo. Feb. 23, 1959: Helen Parrish dies of cancer at 35.  Regular Daily Mirror reader Carmen was supposed to be our guest host this week, but … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, July 22, 1960

Posted on July 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 22, 1960: Does “earthquake weather” actually exist? Matt Weinstock has the answer. CONFIDENTIAL TO MOREY: When a man plays poker, the only one who is SURE to "clean up" is the host's wife, Abby says.

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, July 22, 1960

Posted on July 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 22, 1960: Paul Coates takes a look at President Eisenhower's golf game, writes a follow-up on a peace march and muses on staggered work shifts to ease rush-hour traffic.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, July 22, 1940

Posted on July 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 22, 1940: “If Los Angeles police want to cut down on traffic hazards they'd better do something about the shorts our glamour girls are parading, Jimmie Fidler says.

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