Monthly Archives: September 2025

September 30, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on September 30, 2025 by lmharnisch

Sept. 30, 1959: “The body of a San Bernardino Freeway crash victim was hurled into a tree where it hung unnoticed for five hours today” … W.C. Fields vs. Cecil B. DeMille … and Matt Weinstock on some friendly traffic officers. Continue reading →

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September 30, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

Posted on September 30, 2025 by lmharnisch

September 30, 1959: Paul Coates follows up on the tale of a young man pulling a magazine subscription scam, and on the troubles of Barbara Burns. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, September 30, 1944

Posted on September 30, 2025 by lmharnisch

September 30, 1944: Lucille Ball, since her separation from Desi Arnaz, has gone to live in the Hollywood home of Jody and Renee (DeMarco) Hutchinson, Danton Walker says. Continue reading →

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Reminder – My Next ‘Ask Me Anything’ on the Black Dahlia Case Is October 7

Posted on September 30, 2025 by lmharnisch

Reminder: I will be doing a live Ask Me Anything on the Black Dahlia case on YouTube next Tuesday, October 7, at 10 a.m. Pacific time. Have questions? Leave them in the comments. Continue reading →

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September 30, 1907: The Quick Brown Fox and Friends From A to Z

Posted on September 30, 2025 by lmharnisch

September 30, 1907: A list of sentences using all the letters of the alphabet. “Pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs seems to have fallen out of favor.” Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: It All Began With a Barn

Posted on September 29, 2025 by lmharnisch

In Hollywood Heights, Mary Mallory looks at the history of Hollywood Heritage Museum, which began as a barn that served as the first moving picture studio. Continue reading →

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September 29,1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

Posted on September 29, 2025 by lmharnisch

September 29, 1959: Paul Coates has the story of Dorothy Roseborough and her adventures writing articles and eventually a book as Dorothy Ross. Whenever she sold something, the pay was deducted for her pension, so she saw no point in writing. But she did anyway. Continue reading →

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September 29, 1919: Omaha Mob Burns Courthouse, Tries to Kill Mayor Before Lynching Black

Posted on September 29, 2025 by lmharnisch

Sept. 29, 1919: Trigger Warning: Graphic coverage of a lynching in Omaha, Nebraska. A mob burns the courthouse, tries to lynch the mayor and murders a Black man accused of assaulting a white woman. Many women take part in the lynching, saying the mayor didn’t do enough to guard their virtue Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on September 29, 2025 by lmharnisch

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

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September 28, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on September 28, 2025 by lmharnisch

September 28, 1959: Matt Weinstock has the story of a woman who attended a movie at Grauman’s Chinese Theater and felt a light tap on her leg. It was her seatmate’s pet snake, Gertrude, who loved the movies. Continue reading →

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September 28, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

Posted on September 28, 2025 by lmharnisch

September 28, 1959: Paul Coates has the story of Namichi Senzaki and how the gap in his employment during World War II affected his pension — until a new agreement was reached. Continue reading →

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September 28, 1947: City Librarian Althea Warren Announces Retirement

Posted on September 28, 2025 by lmharnisch

September 28, 1947: City librarian Althea Warren is retiring after 14 years. She entered the profession despite the comment from an uncle who said: “A librarian leads a terrible life. She has to wear plain dresses and flat heels and the salary is ridiculous.” Continue reading →

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September 28, 1907: L.A. Motorcycle Club Backs Ban on Loud Pipes

Posted on September 28, 2025 by lmharnisch

September 28, 1907: Members of the Los Angeles Motorcycle Club have written to officials in support of a measure banning loud exhaust pipes on motorcycles. Continue reading →

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September 27, 1963: Married Couple Held in Blackmail of Single Woman for $27,000

Posted on September 27, 2025 by lmharnisch

September 27, 1963: I always thought blackmail was something that only occurred in old Perry Mason episodes, but here’s an actual case and it’s quite strange. It involves a married man blackmailing a single woman. No really!

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September 27, 1957: Matt Weinstock

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September 27, 1959: Matt Weinstock writes an ode to the single-chamber incinerator, which have been banned. Continue reading →

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September 27, 1957: Paul V. Coates–Confidential File

Posted on September 27, 2025 by lmharnisch

September 27, 1959: Paul Coates has the story of Edward Gandara, who despite being stabbed by the attacker, saved an 11-year-old girl from being raped. Continue reading →

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1944 on the Radio — Kay Kyser’s Kollege of Musical Knowledge: September 27, 1944

Posted on September 27, 2025 by lmharnisch

September 27, 1944: On the radio: Kay Kyser’s College of Musical Knowledge, with Phil Harris filling in. Continue reading →

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September 27, 1907: Child Welfare Officer Cites Ringling Bros. for Underage Performers

Posted on September 27, 2025 by lmharnisch

September 27, 1907: A child welfare officer cites Ringling Bros. for having underage performers — on the circus’ last day in town. Continue reading →

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September 26, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on September 26, 2025 by lmharnisch

September 26, 1959: Al Capone’s widow is preparing to sue over the film “Al Capone,” seeking a share of the profits, Matt Weinstock says. Gene Tierney has been released from the Menninger Clinic, a news story says. Continue reading →

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September 26, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

Posted on September 26, 2025 by lmharnisch

September 26, 1959: Paul Coates has a roundup of his most interesting letters and press releases. For instance, William Dudman says he holds the deed on the moon. Continue reading →

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