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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

Paul Coates – Confidential File, June 13, 1960

Posted on June 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 13, 1960: Paul Coates writes about the strengths and weaknesses of various writers, including Matt Weinstock – and himself.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 13, 1940

Posted on June 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

The Times publishes a map by Charles Owens showing the battle for Paris. June 13, 1940: “Joan Crawford's nursery for her newly adopted baby is equipped with a sound system so acute the tot's breathing can be heard in Joan's … Continue reading →

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On the Frontiers of Medicine, June 13, 1960

Posted on June 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

June 13, 1960: The gist of Bruce Russell’s cartoon seems to be that speeding is bad. Either that or driving through a huge skull is dangerous. On the jump, bone marrow injections offer hope for cancer patients, and TV viewers … Continue reading →

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Landslide Closes Hill Street Tunnel

Posted on June 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

  A landslide closes the Hill Street tunnel, which was demolished when the “nose” of Bunker Hill was removed in June 1955.  June 13, 1910: Police find that the athletic burglar who was caught the other day has refined tastes … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler, June 12, 1940

Posted on June 12, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 12, 1940: “New Yorkers say Al Jolson is revolving among Ruby Keeler, Jinx Falkenberg and Broadway dancer Gloria Cook,” Jimmie Fidler says.

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Alston’s Job Is Safe, Bavasi Says

Posted on June 12, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 12, 1960: Don't worry Dodger fans. Walt Alston's job was safe. "I can positively say that Alston is not on the spot," General Manager Buzzie Bavasi told The Times' Frank Finch. "It's not Dodger policy to blame the … Continue reading →

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Major Crimes Decline, LAPD Says

Posted on June 12, 2010 by lmharnisch

  “I’m No Good … No Good … No Good!” June 12, 1960: The LAPD, which has kept detailed statistics for decades, finds that major crimes declined 5.7% in 1959 after a three-year increase. Of the 3,124 people who applied … Continue reading →

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Panama Canal Nearing Completion

Posted on June 12, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 12, 1910: Work continues on the Panama Canal, an example of American ingenuity, where the slogan is “1915 or Bust.” Also on the jump, a Times editorial against picketing by strikers.  The Times’ staunch opposition to picketing will … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates and Matt Weinstock, June 11, 1960

Posted on June 11, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 11, 1960: Paul Coates, Matt Weinstock and Abby on one page!

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 11, 1940

Posted on June 11, 2010 by lmharnisch

  A map by Charles Owens shows the fighting in France. June 11, 1940: “Why don't they give more romantic roles to Humphrey Bogart?” Jimmie Fidler asks.

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Oh, Say, Can You See….

Posted on June 11, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 11, 1980: Ever since Sinatra and the Bee Gees sang the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium, everybody wants to try….

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Sandy Koufax and Charley Neal on the Radio

Posted on June 11, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 11, 1960: After Sandy Koufax retired, he spent some time as a clearly uncomfortable member of NBC's baseball coverage. So it's surprising to find a Times critic praising Koufax's ability as a communicator. Koufax and fellow Dodger Charlie … Continue reading →

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Architect Submits Plan for New City Hall

Posted on June 11, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 11, 1910: If this building looks unfamiliar it’s because it never left the drawing board. This is a proposal by Lyman Farwell for a new City Hall to be built on the Temple Block at Spring and Main … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, June 10, 1960

Posted on June 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 10, 1960: One of Matt Weinstock’s readers pleads for understanding of rattlesnakes. They’re not a menace to humanity, they are just misunderstood. Why does a woman say she's been shopping when she hasn't bought anything? Abby has the … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, June 10, 1960

Posted on June 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 10, 1960: Paul Coates tells a story of the slow-moving bureaucracy of the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 10, 1940

Posted on June 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

The Times publishes another drawing by Fredric Eddy, A.E.F. June 10, 1940: “HOLLYWOOD AFTER DARK: Judy Garland is plotting to get even with Robert Stack, who left her at Victor Hugo's with the unpaid check after previously tipping waiters not … Continue reading →

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Get Your Lakers Tickets!

Posted on June 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 10, 1960: The Lakers started selling season tickets for their new home in Los Angeles and what a different world it was. Season ticket holders would be assured of at least 25 home games in the new Los … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Mob Threatens U.S. Ambassador

Posted on June 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

June 10, 1960: The Times brings out an extra about a mob of “fanatic leftists” in Tokyo that attacked a car carrying White House Press Secretary James Hagerty and U.S. Ambassador Douglas A. MacArthur II … And an angry Richard … Continue reading →

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LAPD Captain Accused of Corruption

Posted on June 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 10, 1910: An AMA convention in St. Louis finds out what a Nautsch dancer is. On the jump, the complicated case of Police Capt. Charles E. Dixon and Hampshire Hotel operator William D. Gage. Dixon, the head of … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Chester Place

Posted on June 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

Another postcard of Chester Place, near Adams and Figueroa, has been listed on EBay. Other postcards of the wealthy neighborhood have turned on EBay but this is the first time I have seen this one. Bidding starts at $10.

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