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About lmharnisch

I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

Nuestro Pueblo

Posted on April 27, 2009 by lmharnisch
Posted in Architecture, Downtown, Nuestro Pueblo | 1 Comment

James Ellroy at the Festival of Books

Posted on April 26, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Leslie Anne Wiggins / Los Angeles Times Leslie Anne Wiggins writes: The L.A. Times’ Patt Morrison gave the audience appropriate warning before James Ellroy’s loud and expletive-filled speech at the Book Festival Sunday: “Seat belts fastened low and … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — April 26, 1976

Posted on April 26, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Lakers Lead 2-0 Against Celtics in Championships, April 26, 1969

Posted on April 26, 2009 by lmharnisch

What's Jerry West have to do to be noticed in this town? He scored 41 points in the Lakers' 118-112 Game 2 victory over the Celtics, but the headlines went to Elgin Baylor. Granted, Baylor scored 32, including the team's final … Continue reading →

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Masked Mob Seizes Black Rape Suspect From Mississippi Jail, April 26, 1959

Posted on April 26, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Times takes a look at the 1910 Aviation Week at Dominguez Hills. Here's a post from last year about J.S. Zerbe.   Gunmen wearing masks and gloves raided the jail in Poplarville, Miss., and seized Mack Charles Parker, 23, … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock — April 25, 1959

Posted on April 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

Taken for a Ride The question before the house today is, "Does the MTA hold secret meetings?" Ralph P. Merritt, MTA executive director, says no. Carter Barber of this newspaper says yes. "What's the difference?" you may ask. The answer … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, April 25, 1959

Posted on April 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Mash Notes and Comments "Dear Mr. Coates, "I am against smog and I understand a lot of other people, including Mayor Poulson, are against it too. "Now you're for a lot of things and against a lot of … Continue reading →

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Voices — David Duke, 1989

Posted on April 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Bill Haber/Associated Press Dec. 18, 2002: David Duke leaves the federal courthouse in New Orleans after pleading guilty to mail fraud and tax charges. David Duke: Dixie Divider The Ex-Klansman Taps Well of Discontent to Win a Louisiana … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — April 25, 1973

Posted on April 25, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Minister, Wife Charged With Sex Crimes, April 1939

Posted on April 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

  I came across several 1939 stories about the Rev. Joseph Jeffers and his wife, Zella, who were charged with committing an "unnatural act" that was so scandalous The Times couldn't even describe it. In fact, this act was so … Continue reading →

Posted in #courts, Religion | 1 Comment

Honor Farm Opens to Ease Jail Crowding, April 25, 1939

Posted on April 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

Corrections and rehabilitation as practiced in 1939. The honor farm will house 600 men who would otherwise be held in jail.   At left, Werner Philipp's portrait of Katherine Dunham, which was found in a Ventura antique store. Read more … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock — April 24, 1959

Posted on April 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

Summit of Babel Night is a time for deep, probing thoughts, and a couple of midnights ago the semanticists on the copy desk lobster trick* turned up a disturbing little fantasy. It all started when slotman Robert Smith viewed with … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, April 24, 1959

Posted on April 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Webster Wasn't Hep to County General Webster's, I admit, is pretty vague in defining the word "hospital." The dictionary says: "An institution in which patients or injured persons are given medical or surgical care." That plainly leaves a … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — April 24, 1969

Posted on April 24, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Vin Scully — Game Show Host

Posted on April 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

 Here’s more praise for Vin Scully …  the game show host. Cecil Smith visited Scully on the set of “It Takes Two,”  which The Times’ critic called “one of those inane daytime game shows.”  Smith, of course, was a fan … Continue reading →

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on April 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Los Angeles Times file photo Update: Norma Crane, 1960. Please congratulate Matt Severson, Anne Papineau, Dru Duniway, Claire Lockhart, Cynthia Keillor, Zabadu, January Gal, Sam O'Neal, Jeff, Danielle, Bill, Patrick G., Michael Ryerson, Sydney Johnson, Laurence, Naomi Caryl, R. … Continue reading →

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West Hits 53 in Lakers’ Triumph, April 24, 1969

Posted on April 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

Jerry West scored 53 points to lead the Lakers past the Celtics, 120-118, in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. It's hard to imagine any one player on a team with West, Elgin Baylor and Wilt Chamberlain scoring that many points in … Continue reading →

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Changing the Pledge of Allegiance, April 24, 1939

Posted on April 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

Above, the Merced Theater in 1939 and, below, courtesy of Wikipedia. You may recall this photo from April 10, 1938. It shows newsboys giving the Pledge of Allegiance with their arms outstretched. April 24, 1939: David Cheverton shows the new … Continue reading →

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Neil Clemans — RIP

Posted on April 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Neil Clemans She likes Ike! Former Mirror photographer Neil Clemans, whose book was featured in a recent post,  died on Monday at his home in Los Angeles. A private memorial is planned.

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Found on EBay — Haggarty’s

Posted on April 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

  This outfit from Haggarty's has been listed on EBay. I would call this a period piece but that really doesn't do it justice. Bidding starts at $159.99.

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