Monthly Archives: July 2010

Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, July 7, 1960

Posted on July 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 7, 1960: Paul Coates has the story of a clever scheme being used by a Long Beach con man.

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Jimmie Fidler, July 7, 1941

Posted on July 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 7, 1942: Edgar Bergen visits ailing veterans at Olive View Sanatorium but insists on no publicity, Jimmie Fidler says.  "Bergen's audience was a Negro veteran who lay at the point of death — so near the edge, in … Continue reading →

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Fight of the Century Touches Off Race Riots

Posted on July 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 7, 1910: Times cartoonist Edmund Waller “Ted” Gale comments on the race riots that followed Jack Johnson’s defeat of James Jeffries in the Fight of the Century. Many cities barred theaters from showing film of the fight for … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, July 6, 1960

Posted on July 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

July 6, 1960: Robert Sorrma, 9, is wise beyond his years, Matt Weinstock says. CONFIDENTIAL TO BILL F.: If the nickel has no 'mint mark,' it is a counterfeit, Abby says.

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

Posted on July 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

July 6, 1960: Paul Coates writes about using animals in medical experiments and the upcoming Democratic National Convention.

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Jimmie Fidler, July 6, 1940

Posted on July 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 6, 1940: “Wallace Beery will return to Jackson Hole, Wyo., on completion of his current role to supervise construction of a landing field adjoining his new hunting lodge,” Jimmie Fidler’s staff says. Also on the jump, Times reporter … Continue reading →

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Pages of History – The Medical Profession of Southern California

Posted on July 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

The other day while researching the 1910 Times bombing, I discovered a digitized book that I have been trying to buy for years: Dr. George H. Kress’ “A History of the Medical Profession of Southern California.” Notice that this is … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Brenda Allen

Posted on July 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

Most people have only seen photos of 1940s Los Angeles  vice queen Brenda Allen that show her in sunglasses and a hat with a veil, like the photo at right. This unusual photo at left, that shows what she actually … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, July 5, 1960

Posted on July 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 5, 1960: Brentwood homeowners are fighting property tax increases, Matt Weinstock says. CONFIDENTIAL TO 'LOSING THE BATTLE': You signed yourself appropriately. A man has been known to divorce his wife — but he has never been known to … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates, Confidential File, July 5, 1960

Posted on July 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 5, 1960: I have to hand it to Paul Coates. For this column, he tries to beat an 80-year-old con woman at her own game. Here’s his Jan. 28, 1960, piece about her. Notice the Page 1 story … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, July 5, 1940

Posted on July 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

Charles H. Owens does another dazzling war map for The Times. July 5, 1940: “Helene Whitney is trying to organize her actress-pals for a half-in-fun, half-serious treasure hunt in New Mexico, where she's been informed there's gold,” Jimmie Fidler says.

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on July 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

     Los Angeles Times file photo  Update: This is Constance Dowling in a promotional picture for “Up in Arms,” stamped Feb. 29, 1944. Just a reminder on how this works: I post the mystery photo on Monday and reveal the … Continue reading →

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From the Vaults: ‘The Brides of Dracula’ (1960)

Posted on July 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

We continue last week's gore theme with, at last, a Hammer Films selection! Hammer is, of course, the British production company known for its high-gothic horror films, made between the 1950s and 1970s, and often involving elaborate costumes, lots of … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on July 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

     Photograph by John Malmin / Los Angeles Times   Update: Please congratulate James Curtis for identifying bandleader Rube Wolf in the Paramount Theater as it was being demolished, Jan. 11, 1961. Here’s a double-feature mystery, a mystery guest in … Continue reading →

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An American Fourth of July

Posted on July 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

    July 5, 1910: The Scottish American community of Los Angeles celebrates the Fourth of July with the Highland Fling and the caber toss. And there’s nobody on talk radio to tell them to go back “home” if they … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, July 4, 1960

Posted on July 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 4, 1960: Matt Weinstock takes a drive up the 101 and remembers when it was called Roosevelt Highway. "There is precious little advice (but much sympathy) for a 21-year-old girl who has three babies and a 22-year-old husband … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 4, 1960: Paul Coates has an amusing story about the British forces. I won’t spoil it. You’ll just have to read it for yourself.

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The Fight of the Century

Posted on July 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Los Angeles Times file photo   July 4, 1910: The Herald publishes a cartoon showing James Jeffries and Jack Johnson. I found this photo of the fight in The Times archives. On the jump, more photos of Johnson.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, July 4, 1940

Posted on July 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Meet Tom Treanor, who died covering World War II for The Times. July 4, 1940: "Is that a disillusioned expression adorning Lana Turner's kissable lips?" Jimmie Fidler says.

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Riot Closes Newport Jazz Festival

Posted on July 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

July 4, 1960: Newport, R.I. — “Mobs of students, many of whom had driven long distances to hear their favorite musicians, were broken up with tear gas bombs, streams of water from high-pressure fire hoses and flying wedges of police … Continue reading →

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