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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

Downtown Hotel Planned

Posted on February 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

     Feb. 5, 1910: A hotel is planned for the northwest corner of 5th and Olive streets as a companion to Philharmonic Auditorium.

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Found on EBay – Batchelder Tile

Posted on February 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Here’s an unusual item – at least I’ve never seen anything like it. I didn’t recognize it as a Batchelder tile because it’s different from the earlier, more familiar style. It’s signed, however and the 1928 date apparently indicates … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 4, 1960

Posted on February 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

"Never Be Catty When Boys Are Around!" Token Trouble     An angry lady who rides the buses left five tokens on my desk with this note:  "The drivers won't take these old tokens and I am unable to get to … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Feb. 4, 1960

Posted on February 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

  The Mark of the Beast Is With Us Once More     I don't rattle too easily.  But the other day I managed, in the vernacular of Elvis Presley, to get all shook up.     Coming out of the house, … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on February 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

  The dark ages of crossword puzzle construction: Look at all those two-letter answers! Marian Anderson performs at Philharmonic Auditorium in a recital of works by Bach, Handel, Scarlatti, Rachmaninoff and Gretchaninoff, who is not a composer I recognize. Anderson … Continue reading →

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Wife’s Shooting Was an Accident, Finch Says

Posted on February 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

 Photograph by John Malmin / Los Angeles Times July 30, 1959: People line up to get into a hearing in the Finch case.  Photograph by John Malmin / Los Angeles Times July 30, 1959:   West Covina Police Capt. William Ryan, … Continue reading →

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Harry Raymond Quits LAPD

Posted on February 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Feb. 4, 1920: Ted Shawn, Martha Graham and dancers from Denishawn. But separate performances for men and women? Crime has increased dramatically, but no one knows why, the district attorney’s office says.  Feb. 4, 1920: Harry Raymond resigns as … Continue reading →

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Through the Lens – Aviation Meet

Posted on February 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

 Photograph by Martin “M.E.” Rafert / Los Angeles Times Photograph by M.E. Rafert / Los Angeles Times  January 1910: Yes, even 100 years ago, caption information from news photographers had whimsical capitalization and spelling. “Areoplanes? Curtis? Some things do not … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Examiner Building

Posted on February 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

This rather nice postcard of the Examiner Building on South Broadway has been posted on EBay. The name of Julia Morgan is usually attached to the building, but this card also credits J. Martyn Haenke, a name I don't recognize. … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 3, 1960

Posted on February 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

“Crash!” The Foundry     Almost everyone at one time or another aspires to be a writer and perhaps reshape the world with a literary effort so filled with truth and wisdom that fame and riches are inevitable.     When they … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Feb. 3, 1960

Posted on February 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

Yanqui Go Home – After Touring Cuba     (NEWS ITEM)- Cuba's push to receive tourist travel to the island has blossomed into a full day for free.  The Cuban Tourist Commission is now offering hotel accommodations, a drink, dinner, floor … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on February 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Feb. 3, 1941 – Hedda Hopper praises Dalton Trumbo. Yes, that Dalton Trumbo: “Those chronic fault-finders, who are always screaming about bad adaptations of best sellers, must be gnashing their teeth over 'Kitty Foyle.' All praise to Dalton Trumbo … Continue reading →

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‘Queen for a Day’ Host Jack Bailey Dies

Posted on February 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Feb. 3, 1980: Al Martinez wrote a very clever obituary on TV host Jack Bailey, who died at the age of 72.

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Prosecution Rests in Finch Trial

Posted on February 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Times Sports Editor Paul Zimmerman takes a look at the appeal of Mexican boxers in Los Angeles. Feb. 3, 1960: A Gallup poll examines patterns in voting among women, who are expected to outnumber male voters for the first … Continue reading →

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Nuestro Pueblo, Point Fermin

Posted on February 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 5, 1938: Joe Seewerker and Charles Owens visit Point Fermin. And if your memory’s good, you’ll recall another item they did while they were there. Note: The original run of Nuestro Pueblo ended in 1939. I’m going back … Continue reading →

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Nuestro Pueblo

Posted on February 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Sept. 28, 1938: Charles Owens re-creates a scene he discovered in the Arroyo Seco when he arrived in Los Angeles in 1908 – an outdoor kitchen. The original run of Nuestro Pueblo ended in 1939. I’m going back and … Continue reading →

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Women and Politics

Posted on February 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

  “Don’t Forget a Pair of Pliers,” by Frank King. We’re not quite brave enough to make “Savory Nut Roast” in the Daily Mirror test kitchens. I think the tomato sauce is the deal-breaker.  Anybody care to try it and … Continue reading →

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Through the Lens – Aviation Meet

Posted on February 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

 Los Angeles Times file photo Charles Dillon evidently mailed this photo of Glenn Curtiss’ plane to The Times in 1938. A century after the Aviation Meet, the photo is finally published on the Internet.

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Found on EBay – 1880s House

Posted on February 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

This photo, probably taken in the 1880s, showing a couple in front of a house, has been listed on EBay. The photo is credited to the studio of Haneman and Clark, but I can’t locate any information about it in … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 2, 1960

Posted on February 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

Mystery of Missiles       One of the problems of those who guide our missile program is making it understandable to earth-bounders.  In other words, translating complex scientific data into ordinary terms.       Toward this end former newspaperman Chris … Continue reading →

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