Monthly Archives: July 2025

Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Norvell, Astrologer to the Stars

Posted on July 28, 2025 by lmharnisch

Mary Mallory writes about astrologer to the stars Anthony Norvell. Continue reading →

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July 28, 1907: L.A. Seeks to Clear Books of Old Laws on Bear Baiting, Quail Hunting by Streetcar Conductors

Posted on July 28, 2025 by lmharnisch

July 28, 1907: Los Angeles seeks to rid itself of outdated laws like hunting rabbits on Spring Street or conductors abandoning their streetcars to go quail hunting at the end of the line. Continue reading →

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Republicans Expand Policy on Civil Rights

Posted on July 27, 2025 by lmharnisch

July 27, 1960: At the Republican National Convention, Vice President Richard Nixon wins some – but not all – of what he wants on a civil rights plank for his 1960 presidential campaign.

Arizona Sen. Barry Goldwater says: “If a liberal civil rights plank is adopted, the South will leave the party this year. I don’t know what Nixon is thinking of. I don’t think he can get elected if he keeps on doing what he is doing.” Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, July 26, 1960

Posted on July 26, 2025 by lmharnisch

July 26, 1960: Matt Weinstock asks whether standing ovations are necessary. Abby publishes a letter from a widow who had written in asking whether she should remarry. She did! Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates — Confidential File, July 25, 1959

Posted on July 25, 2025 by lmharnisch

July 25,1959: Paul Coates writes about a missionary who returned to the U.S. with leprosy. Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock — July 25, 1959

Posted on July 25, 2025 by lmharnisch

July 25, 1959: Matt Weinstock tells of a writer s adventures in Cuba while working on a film about Fidel Castro. Continue reading →

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Dead Man’s Last Words: ‘Here’s a Good Spot to Shoot, Baby,’ July 25, 1944

Posted on July 25, 2025 by lmharnisch

July 25, 1944: William B. Smith’s last words to his angry girlfriend were “Here’s a good spot to shoot, baby,” after he said he was going back to his wife. Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates — Confidential File, July 24, 1959

Posted on July 24, 2025 by lmharnisch

Paul Coates, July 24, 1959: Tonight Show host Jack Paar says his wife is sexy ‘in a Republican sort of way.’ Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: At the Plaza, History Repeats Itself

Posted on July 24, 2025 by lmharnisch

Mary Mallory looks at the way history repeats itself at the downtown Plaza, a longtime gathering place, and a hub of protests and free speech. Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock — July 24, 1959

Posted on July 24, 2025 by lmharnisch

Matt Weinstock, July 24, 1959: On the search for Miss U.S.A. of 1957. Continue reading →

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July 24, 1947: Honor Student Vesta Belle Sapenter, 17, Strangled

Posted on July 24, 2025 by lmharnisch

July 24, 1947: Jefferson High honor student Vesta Belle is found strangled in her bedroom. Continue reading →

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July 24, 1907: Columbia University Professor Becomes an Explorer of the Occult

Posted on July 24, 2025 by lmharnisch

July 24, 1907: Former Columbia professor James H. Hyslop is trying to raise interest in a scientific approach to psychic research while debunking frauds and fakes. Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates — Confidential File, July 23, 1959

Posted on July 23, 2025 by lmharnisch

July 23, 1959: Columnist Paul Coates on trying to interview Simon Rodia about the Watts Towers. Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock — July 23, 1959

Posted on July 23, 2025 by lmharnisch

July 23, 1959: Matt Weinstock writes about Don Quinn, who is writing a companion piece to Hawaii’s “Wedding Song.” Quinn calls it “The Divorce Song.” Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, July 23, 1944

Posted on July 23, 2025 by lmharnisch

Louella Parsons dishes Tinseltown secrets, July 23, 1944. Continue reading →

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July 23, 1907: A Belated Tribute to Heroic Officer

Posted on July 23, 2025 by lmharnisch

July 23, 1907: Police capture a burglar who entered a jewelry store through a skylight. Continue reading →

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July 22, 1947: TV, Jet Engine, Tucker Car on Display at World Inventors Expo

Posted on July 22, 2025 by lmharnisch

The Tucker is on display at the Pan-Pacific Auditorium as part of an inventors’ exposition. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on July 21, 2025 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a mysterious fellow. Continue reading →

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George Hodel: Ask Me Anything, July 2025

Posted on July 15, 2025 by lmharnisch

This month’s Ask Me Anything on George Hodel and Steve Hodel in the Black Dahlia case. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on July 14, 2025 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a mysterious woman. Continue reading →

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