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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on January 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Jan. 8, 1946: “Fritz Lang's sure cut himself a career with those realistic mysteries. After 'Cloak and Dagger,' he'll do 'Mystery in Mauve,' an original by Frank Bigelow for Diana Productions. It'll get the same cast he had before … Continue reading →

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on January 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

   Los Angeles Times file photo Update: Marie Mosquini in an undated photo. It looks as though this lady finally stumped the brain trust – my nickname for the mystery photo fans whose film knowledge always amazes me. I never … Continue reading →

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President Predicts Budget Surplus!

Posted on January 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

  In his State of the Union Address, President Eisenhower predicts a $4-billion budget surplus ($28.7 billion USD 2008)    Eisenhower’s State of the Union Address runs over three pages and I doubt many people will read the  entire speech, … Continue reading →

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Calvin Coolidge – Modest Candidate

Posted on January 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

  “Movie of a Man Celebrating New Year’s Eve (New Style),” by Clare Briggs. Massachusetts Gov. Calvin Coolidge enters the race for the Republican presidential nomination in a declaration that is unimaginable today: "I do not feel that any man … Continue reading →

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Curtiss Suggests Revised Course for Aviation Meet

Posted on January 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

     Jan. 8, 1910: Unfortunately, the main story on the Aviation Meet is so faint that it’s illegible. The sidebar discusses Glenn Curtiss’ proposed changes in the course and preparations for the balloon ascensions. A wagon load of iron … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 7, 1960

Posted on January 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Samaritans, 1960     While driving Monday on Pico Blvd. near Crenshaw, Joe Gamba and Frank Tallman, telephone company splicers, saw a woman's purse in the gutter.  They stopped, picked it up and examined the contents.  The purse contained money, … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Jan. 7, 1960

Posted on January 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

Columnist Gets Nosy About First Ladies     Every Monday morning, two thin eight-page bulletins find their collective way into my mailbox.  Both are called "The Insider's Newsletter."     One, on white bond trimmed neatly in blue, is subtitled, "An every … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Jan. 9, 1960

Posted on January 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

Mash Notes and Comment           “Dear Mr. Coates:           “It is again our privilege to have a dance date for the purpose of raising funds for the ‘March of Dimes’ Saturday evening, Jan. 23.           “We were unfortunate in having … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on January 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

  “Hot as a Robot Bomb!”   Jan. 7, 1945: Hedda Hopper pays tribute to nurse Frances Slanger, who was killed by a German shell Oct. 21, 1944. 

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Child Witnesses Missing in Mazdaznan Cult Sex Case

Posted on January 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

"Wonder What a 21-months-old Baby Thinks About?" by Clare Briggs. Jan. 7, 1920: The Times publishes the names of children who were allegedly molested by Otoman Zar-Adusht Hanish. The Times discontinued identifying sex crime victims years ago, but it was … Continue reading →

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Pilots Assemble Planes for Aviation Meet

Posted on January 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Two views of the Gill-Dosh biplane at Dominguez Station.    3rd and Boylston streets, home of the Collins wireless station, via Google maps’ street view.   Jan. 7, 1910: Airplanes are being assembled at Dominguez Station for the Aviation … Continue reading →

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University of Wisconsin Students Risk Insanity by Going Without Sleep!

Posted on January 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Jan. 7, 1900: I think I just found my new favorite kicker, “An Idiotic Idea.” It’s almost as good as “Created Two-Headed Dog,” but not quite. What is it with the University of Wisconsin? The faculty bans flirting … … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 6, 1960

Posted on January 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

“Turn Me Down and I'll Spill Everything!” Stay-Away Record     Before the record book for the decade is closed, J. Barrington Farrington Arrington, who retired undefeated as a police reporter for the old Daily News and now gets his kicks … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Jan. 6, 1960

Posted on January 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Story of Little Indian Boy's Broken Heart     (From the files of The Mirror News, Oct. 19, 1959.)  The raging Angeles Forest fire claimed a second life today.  Philip Chavez, 27, an Indian firefighter from Zuni, N.M., died in … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on January 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Jan. 6, 1944 – Hedda Hopper writes: "There hasn't been much said about 'Jubilee,' an all-Negro show on a par with 'Mail Call' and 'Command Performance' done weekly for our men overseas. I heard Lena Horne and Rochester singing … Continue reading →

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Jurors Visit Murder House

Posted on January 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

Jan. 6, 1960: “Mexico acknowledged the serious problem of illegal narcotics crossing the border and in a major concession accepted a U.S. proposal to exchange narcotics enforcement agents as the two-day conference between representatives of both governments adjourned today.” “Tears … Continue reading →

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Yankees Clinch Babe Ruth Deal on Griffith Park Golf Course

Posted on January 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Jan. 6, 1920: Yes, it’s true. “Manager Miller Huggins of the New York Yankees arrived in Los Angeles yesterday morning. Late last night he announced that he had met Babe Ruth on the Griffith Park golf links yesterday afternoon … Continue reading →

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Theater Planned for 7th and Broadway

Posted on January 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

An artist’s early concept of the building planned for 7th and Broadway. Nov. 21, 1921: The interior of Loew’s State Theater.  Jan. 6, 1920: A theater and office building are planned for 7th Street and Broadway, “the most valuable corner … Continue reading →

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African Americans Hanged for Assaulting Woman

Posted on January 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Jan. 6, 1910: George Reynolds and John Williams of Kansas City are sentenced to hang for assaulting Mrs. W.F. [or W.H.] Jackson, a violinist who was attacked on her way home from performing at a concert. Judge Ralph H. … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 5, 1960

Posted on January 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

Pity the Plants     All over town it's leotards for the ladies and old but wool-lined army and navy jackets for the men and shocked talk about the icy blasts.     A girl named Kathy, 14, on the way to … Continue reading →

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