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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

Matt Weinstock, Jan. 18, 1960

Posted on January 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

Stamp Craze       The trading stamp war appears to be reaching the frenzy stage and from the looks of things it will take  a summit conference to settle it.     The Green Stamp people who have more or less … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Jan. 18, 1960

Posted on January 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Coates Views the Funny Side of Nixon     NEWS ITEM (Hank Grant's column, Hollywood Reporter) — "Writer Tony Webster's been approached to pen gags for Richard Nixon's campaign speeches."     I'm no Criswell, but I can make a prediction … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on January 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Jan. 18, 1956: Hedda Hopper goes on a junket to see the new Hilton hotel in Dallas. Biggest complaint? The local newspaper doesn’t carry “Dick Tracy.”

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Remembering an Early Times Photographer

Posted on January 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Martin E. “M.E.” Rafert, Los Angeles Times The field at the Aviation Meet, Jan. 13, 1910. In going through The Times’ photos of the Aviation Meet, I discovered several with notations by Martin “M.E.” Rafert, a photographer for … Continue reading →

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Dave Barton Memorial Name List

Posted on January 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

“The Only Real Thing in the World Is Imagination.” Jan. 18, 1920: My late Times colleague Dave Barton, who used to collect amusing names, would have loved this item. I wish he would have been around when I discovered a … Continue reading →

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South Pasadena Author Dies

Posted on January 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Jan. 18, 1910: The Times publishes an obituary on author Margaret Collier Graham of South Pasadena. Editions of her books may be found at bookfinder.com. Scans of her books are also available at archive.org.

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on January 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Jan. 17, 1955: Hedda Hopper writes, “While in New York I learned why TV will not move to the West Coast. Gen. David Sarnoff has bought 10 square blocks of Lower East Side property and will build a great … Continue reading →

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Eisenhower Demurs on Endorsing Nixon

Posted on January 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

On the frontiers of medicine … Above, a news analysis of President Eisenhower’s refusal to make a formal endorsement of Vice President Richard Nixon in the presidential race. Below, Eisenhower’s comments from the Jan. 14, 1960, Times. The Times announces … Continue reading →

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Children’s Testimony to Be Heard in Trial of Cult Leader

Posted on January 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

“When a Feller Needs a Friend,” by Clare Briggs. Jan. 17, 1920: Depositions of five children will be read into the record in the trial of  Otoman Zar-Adusht Hanish of the Mazdaznan cult. And yes, The Times identified all five … Continue reading →

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Crowd Cheers Paulhan, Curtiss

Posted on January 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

  A Times photo shows the huge crowd at the Aviation Meet. Jan. 17, 1910: “One of the largest crowds ever assembled in one inclosure in Southern California saw the Sunday flights of the airships. “Over 50,000 people braved the … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 16, 1960

Posted on January 16, 2010 by lmharnisch

Perils of Publicists     You will pardon Sgt. John Campbell, Air Force public information officer, if he does not bleed for Hollywood press agents who must fight their way through countless hardships such as Martinis and freeways to deliver their … Continue reading →

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A Week of Aviation Triumphs

Posted on January 16, 2010 by lmharnisch

Jan. 16, 1910: Even Winsor McCay’s Little Nemo is dreaming of airships. The Sunday Times features Arthur B. Dodge's artwork of Louis Paulhan's plane.   And Edmund Waller “Ted” Gale takes a lighthearted look at the week’s events. The Times … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Jan. 16, 1960

Posted on January 16, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Mash Notes and Comment     (Press release)  "If you have the pleasure of attending the Stan Kenton-June Christy-Four Freshmen get-together Jan. 22 at the Shrine Auditorium, better bring a fresh box of Kleenex for this watery night.     "Baton-bearing … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on January 16, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Jan. 16, 1954: "Many scenes in the picture [‘Babylon Revisited’ or ‘The Last Time I Saw Paris'] concern pseudo-intellectual American writers who think there is no freedom or culture except in Europe; they go there to write but cannot … Continue reading →

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TV Writers Go on Strike Over Residuals

Posted on January 16, 2010 by lmharnisch

“I Wish He'd Finish His Cartoon Before He Takes His Coffee Break.”View this photo Akron has slipper sox! President Eisenhower, the man of the decade, according to a Gallup poll, goes bird hunting. A radioactive waste disposal company in Long … Continue reading →

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Library May Remove Books on Making Liquor

Posted on January 16, 2010 by lmharnisch

  William C. De Mille’s “The Tree of Knowledge” and Fatty Arbuckle’s “The Garage” are at the Million Dollar Theatre.   Jan. 16, 1920: With the advent of Prohibition, the library board of directors will discuss removing all books that … Continue reading →

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on January 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

     Los Angeles Times file photo Update: “Listening to the heavenly music of Larry Lee and his orchestra in the beautiful Florentine Room of the Beverly Wilshire Hotel recently was John Carroll, film player, and Steffi Duna, film actress,” … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 15, 1960

Posted on January 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Crying Need     It has been decreed by someone who watches over us that motorists are better served by readjusting the white lines on many busy streets to create left-turn islands for those brave persons who might wish to … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Jan. 15, 1960

Posted on January 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Encounter With a Pencil Salesman     Mike was the old man's name.  He had no teeth, one good arm and legs that stopped at the knees.     He came out of the rain yesterday afternoon, into my office.     … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on January 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Jan. 15, 1953: Hedda Hopper says, “Fernando Lamas' romance with Lana Turner sure paid off. He has been offered four pictures here, including 'One Night of Love' at Columbia, 'The Diamond Queen' at Warners, and another opposite Kathryn Grayson. … Continue reading →

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