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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

Nuestro Pueblo: The Pico Adobe

Posted on June 30, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 30, 1939: Nuestro Pueblo visits the Pico Adobe. May 9, 1889: Pio Pico is back in court. Feb. 12, 1891: A Times editorial soliciting aid for Pico after his courtroom defeat. Today's Nuestro Pueblo sent me in search of … Continue reading →

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Street Sweeping — Cut to Save Money — Resumes

Posted on June 30, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 30, 1899: The city will resume sweeping streets after a two-month suspension to cut expenses.

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Neighbors Accuse Foster Mother of Beating Boy With Buggy Whip

Posted on June 30, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 30, 1889: Mrs. Noles is accused of beating a 3-year-old boy with a buggy whip. Nonsense, she says, she doesn't own a buggy whip. She was just correcting the lad, as good parents do … and zanjas are for … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — One Magazine

Posted on June 29, 2009 by lmharnisch

The inaugural January 1953 issue of One magazine, published in Los Angeles, has been listed on EBay. One was a historic magazine that dealt with gay issues. It was declared obscene by the Postal Service, resulting in a landmark 1st … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, June 29, 1959

Posted on June 29, 2009 by lmharnisch

Those Plastic Bags There are times when public servants feel they aren't getting through to the public they're trying to serve. Not long ago George M. Uhl, city health officer, warned of the dangers of permitting children to play with … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates — Confidential File, June 29, 1959

Posted on June 29, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Confidential File Kid Racketeers Outdoing Mafia I can tell by looking at you that you are a wide-awake member of this community. When you read this daily newspaper you don't limit yourself to the dated happenings of the Paleolithic … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept: Your Mideast Conflict

Posted on June 29, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 29, 1983: In Lebanon, rebels trying to displace Yasser Arafat as head of the PLO attack positions held by loyalists in fighting along the Beirut-Damascus highway. Note the byline: J. Michael Kennedy, now of NPR.

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Holy Barbarians

Posted on June 29, 2009 by lmharnisch

Above, the dust jacket of Lawrence Lipton's "Holy Barbarians" that's in pretty good shape. Obviously owned by a square. June 28, 1959: Lawrence Lipton uses a review of "The Beat Generation and the Angry Young Men," by Gene Feldman and … Continue reading →

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Dodgers Beat Padres 19-0

Posted on June 29, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 29, 1969: The Dodgers gained a share of a National League record thanks in large part to their struggling young neighbors to the south, the Padres. The Dodgers scored 10 times in the third and demolished the Padres, 19-0, … Continue reading →

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Lawyer’s Life Unravels

Posted on June 29, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 29, 1889: Attorney Duval denies being a drug addict.

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept: Your Job

Posted on June 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 28, 1981: Lockheed is hiring.

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Bridging the Bay

Posted on June 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 28, 1921: Our favorite Times artist, Charles Owens, sketches a proposed bridge across San Francisco Bay from Hunter's Point to Alameda.

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The Family That Likes to Fight

Posted on June 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 28, 1899: Cooking with a gasoline stove. Meet the battling Colan boys!

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Peculiar Insanity

Posted on June 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 28, 1889: The Times pays a call on Mrs. Elizabeth Severet, who is ailing and a bit crazy. Upon later examination, her mind was clear and she said she planned to live with relatives in Baltimore. 

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Matt Weinstock, June 27, 1959

Posted on June 27, 2009 by lmharnisch

Re: Sharks There's so much activity in Sharksville these days, first thing anyone knows the papers will appoint shark editors. Meanwhile, a man who used to be a commercial shark fisherman says it's a waste of time to try to … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates — Confidential File, June 27, 1959

Posted on June 27, 2009 by lmharnisch

Confidential File Mash Notes and Comments "Dear Mr. Coates, "Are you acquainted with the following fact? "A cat can stray into your garage, find a comfortable place to sleep. "You put your car in the garage, lock the door and … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Music

Posted on June 27, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 27, 1979: The Zenith, with stereo tuner, plays records, cassettes and eight-track tapes. The price is $469.95, including speakers. That's $1,376.31 USD 2008. And you can probably pick up one in a thrift store for $10.

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Minister, Wife, Pray as Confession to Sex Crime Is Read

Posted on June 27, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo May 4, 1939: Church members rally around the Rev. Joseph Jeffers and his wife, Zella, after their arraignment. June 27, 1939: The Rev. Joseph Jeffers and his wife, Zella, pray as her confession is read … Continue reading →

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Woman, Baby Hurt in Bike Crash

Posted on June 27, 2009 by lmharnisch

  June 27, 1899: The Times published many stories about fires that were started by gasoline stoves. Given the primitive nature of firefighting at the time, the results were often tragic.   June 27, 1899: A woman with her baby … Continue reading →

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Lawsuit Over Estate Reveals Abusive Home

Posted on June 27, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 27, 1889: Redondo Beach and Inglewood are being developed. June 27, 1889: A contested will brings the dirty linen of the Banta family into court … Eugene Destry's father-in-law accuses him of vagrancy as a last resort after Destry … Continue reading →

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