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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

Officer Rescues Girl From Streetcar Tracks!

Posted on June 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Siegel the Hatter at 1st and Spring. June 20, 1889: Police Officer Church saves a life.

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Found on EBay — Great White Fleet

Posted on June 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

A vendor has listed what appears to be an original photo of the Kentucky taken when the Great White Fleet visited Los Angeles. Bidding starts at $5.50.

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Matt Weinstock, June 19, 1959

Posted on June 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Los dos Refritos When I read the AP story stating people who eat a lot of tortillas apparently absorb less strontium 90 from nuclear explosions than other persons, I knew right off here was a matter crying out for … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates — Confidential File, June 19, 1959

Posted on June 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

Confidential File A Quiet Man Made Noisy Headlines Herbert Greenwood, the quiet man, made loud headlines yesterday. He announced his resignation from the Los Angeles Police Commission, and in the same breath, accused this city's police department and its chief, … Continue reading →

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Cooking With the Junior League, Atlanta

Posted on June 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

In this week's Cooking With the Junior League, Mary McCoy takes a look at historic recipes from Atlanta. Published in 1995, True Grits:  Tall Tales and Recipes from the New South is no spiral-bound, home-spun project.  It is fancy pants, … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept: Your Transportation

Posted on June 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 16, 1956: Pontiacs retain their value when you trade them in after a year or two.

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Movie Mystery Photo

Posted on June 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

    Los Angeles Times file photo A solid majority wants to know the name of our mystery woman. She is Toni Gerry. Above, a 1958 publicity photo from "Broken Arrow." Just a reminder on how this works: I post … Continue reading →

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Body of Missing Executive Found; Nolan Ryan’s Close Call With History

Posted on June 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

  June 18, 1959, the introduction of Charlie Brown's sister Sally begins a story line  about the the births of children that quickly turns dark. June 19, 1979: In 20 years, "Peanuts" has become a sitcom, mildly amusing in a … Continue reading →

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LAPD Detective Killed in Raid

Posted on June 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Times, June 19, 1921: Detective John Fitzgerald is shot in the stomach at 2392 W. 30th St., where police had returned for evidence after arresting six men on burglary charges. Despite his wounds (the bullet went through him and … Continue reading →

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Nuestro Pueblo: Benedict Canyon

Posted on June 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

 

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5 Die of Diphtheria on Eastside

Posted on June 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 19, 1889: Isaac Hall, a "cheeky Negro" is arrested.

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on June 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

  This period piece from Bullock's Wilshire has been listed on EBay. The Buy It Now price is $49.95.

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Matt Weinstock, June 18, 1959

Posted on June 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

Yet another panel that will never been seen in the legacy version of "Peanuts." It doesn't go well on greeting cards and coffee mugs. New Togetherness Maurice Ogden of Garden Grove has a fearful short story titled "Freeway to Wherever" … Continue reading →

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Police Commissioner Quits in Battle With Police Chief!

Posted on June 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 18, 1959: Ethel Barrymore dies. The only African American member of the Police Commission resigns, accusing Chief William H. Parker of leading a department that "whitewashes policemen accused of brutality, and practices discrimination in arrests." Greenwood further charges that … Continue reading →

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Stealing Home — Against the Angels

Posted on June 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Angels were fuming because Rod Carew was too quick. Carew, in only his third season with the Twins, stole home for the sixth time in the season during the first inning of an 8-2 victory over the Angels. "Minnesota better … Continue reading →

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Governor Urged to Revive Crime Commission; A Dodger Retires

Posted on June 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

"Hey! Come Back Here!" County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn calls on Gov. Pat Brown to reactivate the state crime commission after reports of organized crime in California, while Mickey Cohen calls the whole matter a joke. "It's ridiculous. These false statements … Continue reading →

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Cannibalism on the Frontier

Posted on June 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Colorado Supreme Court weighs the case of Alfred Packer in the deaths of five men …   … Packer admitted killing one man but said it was in self-defense. He also admits eating their bodies.

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Council Debates Cow Ordinance

Posted on June 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 18, 1889: The City Council debates measures on keeping cows and chickens in downtown Los Angeles. 

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Found on EBay — Hobart Bosworth

Posted on June 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

What is billed as a period photo of early movie actor Hobart Bosworth has been listed on EBay. Bosworth appeared in early Selig Polyscope movies and left several accounts of his early days in films. Bidding starts at $9.99.

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Matt Weinstock, June 17, 1959

Posted on June 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Galloping Inflation As all armchair horse players know, bookmakers don't pay track odds. They limit payoffs to $60 for win, $24 for place and $12 for show on a $2 bet. Of course, this takes care of most wagers, but … Continue reading →

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