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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

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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Matt Weinstock, Aug. 6, 1960

Posted on August 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

Aug. 6, 1960: Readers correct Matt Weinstock on his whimsical theory that grunion don’t exist. CONFIDENTIAL TO STILL SAD: Abby says, It is fine to honor the dead but don't forget the living. Why don't you visit a veterans' hospital?       

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on August 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

       Los Angeles Times file photo    Just a reminder on how this works: I post the mystery photo on Monday and reveal the answer on Friday … or on Saturday if I have a hard time picking only five … Continue reading →

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Up From an X-Rated Past

Posted on August 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 6, 1980: The Times profiles Kristine De Bell/DeBell, who starred in the soft-core 1976 film “Alice in Wonderland: An X-Rated Musical Fantasy” and by 1980 had appeared in “Meatballs” and “Main Event.” "Someday I'll get my chance," she … Continue reading →

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Blanche Stuart Scott: Aviation Pioneer

Posted on August 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 24, 1910: Blanche Stuart Scott in the San Francisco Call.   Aug. 6, 1910: Vassar College student Blanche Stuart Scott caps off a cross-country auto trip with a spin in a Farman biplane. She later became one of … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Aug. 5, 1960

Posted on August 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

Aug. 5, 1960: Matt Weinstock writes about some VA patients' plans to get revenge on pigeons.And wot's this about Mickey Cohen being called before an Orange County grand jury? CONFIDENTIAL TO TEX: The doctor who treats himself has a fool … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates Is on Vacation

Posted on August 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

Aug. 5, 1960: Paul Coates is on vacation and will return Aug. 8.

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