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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

Women Arrested for Dressing as Men

Posted on September 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

Being a hobo is one thing, but dressing up as a man is something else! Sept. 22, 1909: As there are laws prohibiting women from masquerading in men's clothes and he recognized Mrs. Gunn has having been taken in custody … Continue reading →

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George ‘Evil Genius’ Hodel Rides Again

Posted on September 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Someone, I'm not sure who, left a copy of Steve Hodel's new book, "Most Evil," on my desk. Does Steve Hodel, author of "Black Dahlia Avenger," say his father was Zodiac? In a word, yes. From the introduction: "I … Continue reading →

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September 21, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on September 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

September 21, 1959:  “After many months of research and collaboration, writers Harry Essex and Irving Shulman have finished a pre-sold novel based on [Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle’s] life and the sensational scandal that marred it. The title, ‘Fatty.’ ” (This book … Continue reading →

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September 21, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

Posted on September 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 21, 1959: Paul Coates writes about the damaging effects of Little Rock, Ark., closing its schools over integration.

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies

Posted on September 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 21, 1939: Joel McCrea in "Espionage Agent." Not on Netflix.

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The Dodgers, Juan Marichal and the Beanball

Posted on September 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 21, 1969: Surfers are cleaning up their act, The Times says. Richard Nixon owns a surfboard? Jules Feiffer on the Miranda case. All the pseudo-surfers have become pseudo-hippies! The Dodgers and Giants were fighting again and Juan Marichal was … Continue reading →

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Dodgers Beat Giants to Lead League!

Posted on September 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 21, 1959: Tigers Thwart White Sox Bid to Clinch Rag The Dodgers moved into first place in the National League by sweeping the Giants. Duke Snider hit his 23rd home run of the season and Maury Wills continued to … Continue reading →

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34 Years on the Streetcars

Posted on September 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

Dec. 23, 1934: John Corsen reflects on his 34 years as a streetcar motorman. This is a wonderful first-person account of the early days of the streetcars in Los Angeles. "You ought to see what it was when I started. … Continue reading →

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Police Crack Down on ‘Mashers’ in Park

Posted on September 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

Cartoonist Edmund Waller "Ted" Gale draws W.I. Hollingsworth. Sept. 21, 1909: Police crack down on mashers in Eastlake Park, which is now Lincoln Park. "These young rowdies attempt to flirt with every girl they see," said John Butler, sergeant of … Continue reading →

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Khrushchev — Postscript

Posted on September 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Nikita Khrushchev's memoirs include an interesting anecdote about his stop at San Luis Obispo on the trip to San Francisco. While mingling with people at the train station, he lost a gold medal of Lenin presented by the Society for … Continue reading →

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Khrushchev — A Look Back

Posted on September 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Art Rogers / Los Angeles Times Sept 19, 1959: Nikita Khrushchev, Los Angeles International Airport. What did Khrushchev make of his trip to Los Angeles? Fortunately, he deals with it at some length in his autobiography, published by … Continue reading →

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Disney on Khrushchev

Posted on September 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Nikita Khrushchev didn't go to Disneyland, but Walt Disney was ready for him.

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Woody Allen and Billy Graham

Posted on September 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Woody Allen got a rave review in The Times for his upcoming CBS special. Can you think of anything as weird or complex or interesting as the thought of Allen sitting in a chair next to evangelist Billy Graham, discussing … Continue reading →

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Dodgers Tie for First!

Posted on September 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

So not everybody in Los Angeles was focused on Nikita Khrushchev's visit. The Dodgers swept the Giants in a doubleheader in San Francisco and moved into a first-place tie for the National League pennant. Milwaukee was in third place but … Continue reading →

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A New Format for KLAC

Posted on September 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

KLAC tried a new weekend lineup focusing on comedy, with some familiar faces going undercover on the radio. Jim Backus, the voice of Mr. Magoo and later one of the "Gilligan's Island" cast, took the 3-6 p.m. slot. Louis Nye, … Continue reading →

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A Quiet Khrushchev Leaves for S.F.

Posted on September 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 21, 1959: Khrushchev grew increasingly frustrated that his U.S. trip was being closely controlled, preventing him from meeting "average Americans." In San Francisco, he finally broke loose from his handlers to meet crowds. San Francisco Mayor George Christopher takes … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Catalina Tile Table

Posted on September 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

This rather dazzling Catalina Tile table has been listed on EBay with an equally dazzling price: $1,000. I'm not sure I would pay that kind of money but it certainly looks like gorgeous tile work.

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Rosh Hashana, 1948

Posted on September 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Ray Graham / Los Angeles Times Rosh Hashana at the Jewish Home for the Aged, 325 S. Boyle Ave., in a photo taken in advance, Sept. 29, 1948.  (In 1948, Rosh Hashana began Oct. 3). From left, Abraham … Continue reading →

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Khrushchev Scolds L.A. Mayor

Posted on September 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 20, 1959: Mayor Norris Poulson makes headlines for his remarks to Khrushchev. Photograph by Art Rogers / Los Angeles Times Sept. 19, 1959: Los Angeles Mayor Norris Poulson, above left, greets Nikita Khrushchev at Los Angeles International Airport. Are … Continue reading →

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Nikita, Film Bigwigs Gay at Studio Party

Posted on September 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 19, 1959: The Mirror-News gets a photo of Nikita Khrushchev from a TV monitor. An early frame grab! And photos on the cover for the 10-star edition. First celebrities to arrive at the studio to greet the premier were … Continue reading →

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