Monthly Archives: August 2010

Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Aug. 11, 1941

Posted on August 11, 2010 by lmharnisch

Aug. 11, 1941: Robert Cummings, puzzler: Mr. Cummings, currently working in two pictures — "King's Row," in which he wears his hair parted on the right, and "It Started With Adam," for which he parts it on the left — … Continue reading →

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Striker Sentenced for Violating Picketing Law

Posted on August 11, 2010 by lmharnisch

A woman runs off with a man who has no legs? Somebody at The Times had a grim sense of humor. Aug. 11, 1910: A judge sentences E.P. Kreamer to a $50 [$1,136.94 USD 2009] fine or 50 days in … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Aug. 10, 1960

Posted on August 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 10, 1960: People who like music are honest and rarely write bad checks, Matt Weinstock finds. CONFIDENTIAL TO CHRIS: Get off the farm once in a while. You won't find a bride in the Sears and Roebuck catalogue, … Continue reading →

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From the Archives

Posted on August 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Boris Yaro / Los Angeles Times My friends on the photo desk have started a terrific blog featuring images from the archives. Here’s Boris Yaro’s famous photograph of the 1968 shooting of Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates, Aug. 10, 1960

Posted on August 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

   Aug. 10, 1960: Writing about his recent vacation, Paul Coates says that things are much better in Tijuana.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Aug. 10, 1940

Posted on August 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Tom Treanor files a column from wartime Rome that’s just about perfect.   Aug. 10, 1940: Jimmie Fidler’s staff says, Did you hear about golfer Chico Marx making a hole in one at Hillcrest the other day? Unfortunately, it was … Continue reading →

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Reds, Dodgers in a Wild Doubleheader

Posted on August 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

Aug. 10, 1970 : The Dodgers blew up the record book and challenged their fans' endurance during a wild doubleheader, using 35 hits to sweep the Cincinnati Reds, 7-3 and 13-3. The Dodgers had 26 singles, seven doubles and two … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Batchelder Tile

Posted on August 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

Two remarkably detailed pieces of Batchelder tile, both in frames, have been listed on EBay. Bidding on the first piece, at left, starts at $1,800. Bidding on the second piece, above, starts at $1,350. As with all listings on EBay, … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Aug. 9, 1960

Posted on August 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

August 9, 1960: Buck Rogers: Caltechium is the ultimate weapon! Aug. 9, 1960: Matt Weinstock writes about a story that was told at the farewell party for Paul Weeks (d. 2007), who was leaving to become the Mirror’s Washington correspondent. … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates, Aug. 9, 1960

Posted on August 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

Oooh! “Fatty” is a headline word! Aug. 9, 1960: The family that boats together, floats together, Paul Coates says. And the Mirror introduces a column by Jack Searles.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Aug. 9, 1940

Posted on August 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Tom Treanor, who was killed covering World War II for The Times, decides that four weeks in Lisbon is enough and manages to get on a plane for Rome. Aug. 9, 1940: "Orson Welles is far ahead of shooting … Continue reading →

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From the Vaults: ‘My Favorite Wife’ (1940)

Posted on August 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

Returning to earlier themes of Cary Grant and wife-swapping, this week we have "My Favorite Wife," a screwball comedy. As usual with this genre, your mood will determine whether you find the antics hilarious or simply trying. So if you … Continue reading →

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Police Quash Labor Riot

Posted on August 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 9, 1910: Los Angeles Police Capt. Lenhausen leads fellow officers in dispersing a crowd of more than 500 rowdy brewery strikers and sympathizers as demonstrators picketed the Belmont Bar at 5th and Main streets. Although The Times' account … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Aug. 8, 1960

Posted on August 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 8, 1960: Morse telegraphers were used in covering the Democratic National Convention and sent stories faster than some wire services, Matt Weinstock says. CONFIDENTIAL TO DON'S DARLING: You can be saved by the bell — the wedding bell … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates, Aug. 8, 1960

Posted on August 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

  U.S. News and World Report says Soviet ships are delivering mysterious crates — "large enough to hold parts for airplanes or rockets" — to Cuba. Aug. 8, 1960: Paul Weeks is going to Washington! On the jump, Paul Coates … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on August 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Los Angeles Times file photo Los Angeles Times file photo For Sunday, our mystery guest has some mystery companions. Here’s our weekend mystery guest. I like to keep things more informal on the weekends so I’ll post all the … Continue reading →

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Flying Saucers Over L.A.

Posted on August 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

Aug. 2, 1960: Oh they didn’t really do that, did they? Yes, they did. Aug. 1, 1960: Only a portion of a front-page story about UFOs was saved in the microfilmed edition of The Times.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Aug. 6, 1940

Posted on August 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 6, 1940: Height of swank: Jane Withers' new radio-equipped bike, Jimmie Fidler says. 

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Chargers Open AFL Season

Posted on August 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

Aug. 7, 1960: The Chargers opened their first season in the American Football League and their only season in Los Angeles with a 27-7 victory at the Coliseum over the New York Titans. The Chargers were coached by former Ram … Continue reading →

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O’Malley: The Only Game in Town?

Posted on August 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

Aug. 7, 1960: The Dodgers and Yankees were on opposite sites over the topic of expansion. We all know New York ended up with the Mets and Los Angeles gained the Angels, but things were nasty for a while. Dan Topping, … Continue reading →

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