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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

President Asks Court to Halt Steel Strike

Posted on October 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 20, 1959: No clemency for Caryl Chessman, governor says … Calling it a sad day for America, President Eisenhower tells the Justice Department to seek a federal injunction to halt a strike by the United Steelworkers of America.    … Continue reading →

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Man Sues for Divorce, Claims Wife Had Affair With Stepson

Posted on October 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Above, the woman at the center of the divorce case, Helen Elwood Stokes, Oct. 25, 1919. Oct. 20, 1919: W.E.D. “Weddie” Stokes Jr. says he had an affair with his stepmother. She later brought a $1-million lawsuit against him … Continue reading →

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Woman May Be Seated as Juror

Posted on October 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 20, 1909: Johanna Engleman may become California’s first woman juror. I’ll try to find a more legible copy of this story. Johanna Engleman of Santa Monica almost became the state’s first woman juror, but was removed by a peremptory … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Oct. 19, 1959

Posted on October 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

Desert Beachcomber After a long time, I crossed orbits again the other day with Peter O’Crotty, writer, beachcomber and enthusiastic fugitive from civilization.  Pete, a fun-loving, charming gentleman to whom crazy things are always happening — with his help, it … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Oct. 19, 1959

Posted on October 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

Paul is still on vacation … Oct. 19, 1959: A woman who may have a bad case of “nerves” yells constantly at her 4-year-old daughter … And a woman whose husband keeps telling people about her  “horrible mistake” and her … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court OKs Dodger Stadium

Posted on October 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 19, 1959: Few attend Errol Flynn’s funeral … "Men will walk on the moon before there is a woman president," says Mrs. Claire B. Williams, assistant chairman of the Republican National Committee in charge of women's activities. Dodger Stadium … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies

Posted on October 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 19, 1946: “Brief Encounter” is playing at the Esquire.

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Errol Flynn’s Body Arrives in Los Angeles

Posted on October 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 19, 1959: Errol Flynn’s body arrives at Union Station. No mourners or crowds greeted the arrival of Errol Flynn’s body, just the folks from Forest Lawn and a few reporters. Beverly Aadland was groomed for show business starting at … Continue reading →

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Judge Bars Gambling on Ships

Posted on October 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 5, 1939: A full-page ad for the S.S. Rex. Oct. 19, 1939: A judge grants a preliminary injunction barring gambling on ships beyond the three-mile limit.

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An Unlikely Film Idol

Posted on October 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 19, 1919: What actor is setting ladies’ hearts aflutter? Why it’s Ben Turpin, who says: “Never let your right eye know what your left is doing.”

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Doctor Charged With Illegally Prescribing Drugs

Posted on October 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Dr. G.W. Finch is arrested on charges of illegally prescribing morphine to drug addicts.

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Lunch With the Daily Mirror

Posted on October 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Photograph by Navid Nonahal / Los Angeles Times Oct. 17, 2009: We had a festive time on Saturday at Philippe, discussing Los Angeles history, vintage movies, the true origin of the French dip sandwich and tips on blogging.  I … Continue reading →

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Location Sleuth – ‘Double Indemnity’

Posted on October 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Home Section featured the “Double Indemnity” house, now owned by Mae Brunken. I thought it would be interesting to compare the actual home with the way it was re-created as a set. The script describes it as " Spanish … Continue reading →

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October 17, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on October 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Earthquake Weather Thursday, when a pink gloom caused by the brush fire and the smog engulfed the city, a man on Broadway remarked, “Hey, this is almost like earthquake weather!” It’s a phrase rarely heard these days, and evoked memories … Continue reading →

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Tent Revival in El Monte

Posted on October 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

A.A. Allen stages a tent revival in El Monte, with faith healing. Oct. 17, 1959: Dear True Love, wait until the Shangri Las release “The Leader of the Pack.”

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Errol Flynn Called Teenage Lover ‘Little Wood Nymph’

Posted on October 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 17, 1959: Florence Aadland releases Errol Flynn’s love letters to her teenage daughter, Beverly. Flynn called her his "little wood nymph” and “Woodsie.”

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies

Posted on October 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 17, 1944: A screen kiss between Paul Henreid and Hedy Lamarr in “The Conspirators” lasts for 42 feet of film, according to Rudi Fehr, a man who keeps track of such things.

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Lunch With the Daily Mirror – Oct. 17

Posted on October 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Our lunch gatherings at Philippe have been so enjoyable that I thought it would be fun to have another. We’re shooting for Saturday, Oct. 17, at noon in the mass transit/clown alcove. Stop  by and discuss mystery photos, old … Continue reading →

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Errol Flynn’s Body En Route to Los Angeles

Posted on October 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 17, 1959: Errol Flynn’s teenage girlfriend Beverly Aadland collapses in tears upon arriving in Los Angeles while Flynn’s secretary threatens reporters and photographers with a cane. 

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Artist’s Notebook: ‘Chocolate Factory’

Posted on October 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

“Chocolate Factory,” Marion Eisenmann, March 28, 2009 Marion Eisenmann writes of this week’s sketch: "When I  first came here, I didn't know what kind of factory this is, the Gold  Line is traveling through it close to the 110 Freeway. … Continue reading →

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