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About lmharnisch

I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

Found on EBay — Florentine Gardens

Posted on August 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

This souvenir photo from the Florentine Gardens has been listed on EBay. These nightclub photos turn up somewhat often and there's quite a collection of them at the Daily Mirror HQ. Bidding starts at 99 cents, but there is a … Continue reading →

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August 17, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on August 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Matt Weinstock is on vacation.

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August 17, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

Posted on August 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Note from 2009: Devon McReynolds, the Daily Mirror’s UCLA intern, is off to Paris. Until our next intern starts in September, the Daily Mirror won’t be able to transcribe Paul Coates or Matt Weinstock. Rather than discontinue the columns, we’ll … Continue reading →

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Deputies Raid Spahn Movie Ranch; Booed by Fans, Wills Hits Grand Slam

Posted on August 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 17, 1969: I suppose we at the Daily Mirror HQ should be talking about "Amerika" and how the military-industrial complex sucks the blood of the Woodstock Nation. But we're not. The only thing up against the wall here are … Continue reading →

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Daily Mirror Lunch

Posted on August 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by the friendly folks at Philippe Here's the group from Saturday's Daily Mirror lunch in the mass transit alcove at Philippe. From left, Greg Clancey; Larry Harnisch (Daily Mirror); Mary Mallory (Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences); Brady … Continue reading →

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Chief Abolishes Vice Squad

Posted on August 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 17, 1939: USC football player Al Kreuger keeps in shape over the summer by milking cows. Above, in a radical move, Police Chief Arthur C. Hohmann abolishes the LAPD's vice squad and transfers all the officers to other divisions. … Continue reading →

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Voters Approve Bonds to Buy Water Company

Posted on August 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 17, 1899: Above, an ad opposes issuing $2 million in bonds to buy the water company. Notice that Hoover Street, indicated by a dotted line, was the western boundary of Los Angeles. Aug. 24, 1889: Voters overwhelmingly approve bonds … Continue reading →

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The Wrong Body

Posted on August 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

     Aug. 17, 1889: Patented poultry powder … but stay away from the gasoline stoves! A body found on Fire Island is not missing aeronaut F.D. Hogan, who lost a propeller on his airship and drifted out to sea. … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on August 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

Here's a real period piece on EBay: A  ceramic sculpture of a Great Dane, sold at Bullock's Wilshire about 1960. It's a large ceramic (32 inches) that's been been chipped and repaired. Bidding starts at $850, which seems pricey. This … Continue reading →

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Christmas Toy Sale!

Posted on August 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 16, 1959: My goodness, isn't it such a shame the way they have commercialized Christmas these days. Ads in the middle of August, can you imagine such a thing! That's not the way it was when I was a … Continue reading →

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A Family Dispute Lands in Court

Posted on August 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 16, 1899: Full particulars on universities, colleges and schools are available at The Times offices, 1st Street and Broadway. This is the building that was bombed in 1910. I don't expect stories about African Americans in the 19th century … Continue reading →

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Husband, Wife Try to Arrest Each Other

Posted on August 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

     Aug. 16, 1889: The shoe extension.  Everything seemed well at the household of attorney W.W. Stewart after the husband came home early and chased away his wife's drinking companion with a few gunshots. Then after a night of … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Comics

Posted on August 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

   Aug. 16, 1964: And then suddenly, Ernie Bushmiller, perhaps under the influence of the social upheaval across America, undergoes a radical shift in style, subject matter and tone. Notice the new, sparse austerity that blends perfectly with the strip's … Continue reading →

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August 15, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on August 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

Note from August 2009: Devon McReynolds, the Daily Mirror’s UCLA intern, is off to Paris. Until our next intern starts in September, the Daily Mirror won’t be able to transcribe Paul Coates or Matt Weinstock. Rather than discontinue the columns, … Continue reading →

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August 15, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

Posted on August 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

Note from August 2009: Devon McReynolds, the Daily Mirror’s UCLA intern, is off to Paris. Until our next intern starts in September, the Daily Mirror won’t be able to transcribe Paul Coates or Matt Weinstock. Rather than discontinue the columns, … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Comics

Posted on August 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

   Aug. 15, 1963: Ernie Bushmiller uses his bully pulpit on the comics page to call for recycling!

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Lunch With Larry and Keith, Aug. 15

Posted on August 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

Larry Harnisch/Los Angeles Times I always assume Daily Mirror readers are familiar with Philippe. It's at 1001 N. Alameda, just north of Union Station. We had so much fun at our last Daily Mirror lunch at Philippe that Keith and … Continue reading →

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To Our Readers

Posted on August 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

To Our Readers: As you have noticed, The Times'  website has been redesigned, and that includes The Daily Mirror. The elements that used to be on the right rail are gone, including Sid Hughes' badge and many of the links. … Continue reading →

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A Hasty Marriage Unravels

Posted on August 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 15, 1899: Thomas Jefferson White swept Verna Lincoln off her feet. But the money soon ran out and White revealed himself to be brutal and dishonest.

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Man Arrested as Stalker

Posted on August 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 15, 1889: When questioned he admitted that he has followed the lady but he stated that it was done for fun only.

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