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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 25, 1940

Posted on June 25, 2010 by lmharnisch

   June 25, 1940: “It would be a happier world if all ladies looked as trim in slacks as Paulette Goddard,” Jimmie Fidler says.

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Pages of History

Posted on June 25, 2010 by lmharnisch

  ’m doing a fair amount of research these days on the Oct. 1, 1910, bombing of The Times and have been referring to W.W. Robinson’s slim 1969 book “Bombs and Bribery,” which is a good introduction to the incident … Continue reading →

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The Brave Projectionist

Posted on June 25, 2010 by lmharnisch

    June 25, 1910: F.A. Horton had been working for about a week as a projectionist at the Art Theater, 508 S. Broadway, when a length of nitrate film caught fire. "The film ignited with a flash and the … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, June 24, 1960

Posted on June 24, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 24, 1960: Matt Weinstock has the story of a  practical joker who finds a little humor in the William Desmond Taylor murder. Abby says, DEAR "STRAIGHT": Many of your "straight up and down" sisters buy "curves" because they … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, June 24, 1960

Posted on June 24, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 24, 1960: A reader asks whether Paul Coates has ever actually helped Parkey Sharkey.And a reader shares his experiences about a water heater malfunction.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 24, 1941

Posted on June 24, 2010 by lmharnisch

  German troops advance while Soviet prisoners march to the rear in an unidentified photo. June 24, 1941: “FOR YOUR PREFERRED LIST: Walt Disney's ‘The Reluctant Dragon.’ Filmville's No. 1 magician pulls new rabbits out of a hat,” Jimmie Fidler … Continue reading →

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Pages of History

Posted on June 24, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Photograph by Larry Harnisch / Los Angeles Times I went to the city archives on Monday to see what I could find about the Oct. 1, 1910, bombing of The Times. There wasn’t too much (the Police Commission minutes … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, June 23, 1960

Posted on June 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

June 23, 1960: While the Democrats are in town for their national convention, they’ll be attending Hollywood Park, where a horse named Lucky Nixon is doing pretty well. Matt Weinstock has the story. DEAR WOMAN DRIVER: One who is basically … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, June 23, 1960

Posted on June 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

June 23, 1960: Paul Coates takes a look at the high cost of car insurance, 1960s style.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 23, 1941

Posted on June 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

  The Times publishes another war map by Charles Owens. June 23, 1941: “TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX'S 'WILD GEESE CALLING' SET AT A GLANCE: Two extras in lumberjack costumes ruefully regarding a huge log, a saw — and their own well-manicured … Continue reading →

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Voices — Edith Shain and ‘The Kiss’

Posted on June 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Photograph by Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times   Celebrating the V-J Day Kiss Seen 'Round the World * The 60th anniversary of the end of World War II focuses new attention on the joyful smooch between two exuberant … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles in 7 Days

Posted on June 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

I’ve been looking for a copy of “Los Angeles in 7 Days” since my friend Carolyn Strickler, former head of The Times’ History Center, showed me a copy of the 1932 book. Bookfinder has a few copies, but for more … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, June 22, 1960

Posted on June 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

June 22, 1960: ABC is planning to ionize the air in the  green room for politicians waiting to go on the air to discuss the Democratic National Convention, Matt Weinstock says.  And who is W. Hermanos? CONFIDENTIAL TO ANNETTA: This … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, June 22, 1960

Posted on June 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 22, 1960: In case you missed it, Earth was invaded by spacemen on Dec. 6, 1957, and Paul Coates has the story. And the Mirror has added what must be one of the most forgettable slogans in the … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 22, 1940

Posted on June 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 22, 1940: “Robert Taylor's 'calm disposition' can't stand the strain of golf. One too many slices yesterday and he threw his clubs away and stalked off the course,” Jimmie Fidler’s staff says.

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A Scientific Way to Make Coffee

Posted on June 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

    June 22, 1960: A Chemex! The scientific way to make coffee. On the jump, “The Apartment” or “Macumba Love?” Tough choice.

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From the Vaults: ‘His Girl Friday’ (1940)

Posted on June 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

I once read an excellent book about single life that included this recipe for depression: “Go out and rent a movie with Cary Grant in it, come back and put the kettle on.” This advice has never failed me. You … Continue reading →

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A Rhubarb Over Groceries

Posted on June 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

  South Avenue 19 via Google maps’ street view.  June 22, 1910: A grocer sends two employees to the home of Francisco Belasco, 232 S. Avenue 19,  to recover some goods delivered there by mistake.  It doesn’t go well.

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Matt Weinstock, June 21, 1960

Posted on June 21, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 21, 1960: Matt Weinstock has an update on Maj. Gen. William F. Dean, who was held by the North Koreans for more than three years. CONFIDENTIAL TO CAROLE: Woman does not chase man — neither does mousetrap chase … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, June 21, 1960

Posted on June 21, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 21, 1960: Paul Coates has some fun with a municipal judge who wants to get into movies and TV.

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