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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

Matt Weinstock — April 18, 1959

Posted on April 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

On Education Julius Sumner Miller teacher physics at El Camino College, is writing a book and on alternate Sundays (tomorrow) conducts a provocative program, "Why Is It So?" On KNXT, Channel 2. Between times he is a stormy advocate for … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — April 18, 1959

Posted on April 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

Ventura County Vice Jury May Call Cohen BY PAUL COATESStaff ColumnistFormer gambling czar Mickey Cohen may be called before a Ventura County grand jury to discuss his possible connection with prostitution, commercial sex parties and organized crime in Oxnard and … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — April 18, 1953

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Second Takes — Billy Wilder

Posted on April 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

Feb. 13, 1951: Gloria Swanson (Best Actress), William Holden (Best Actor), Nancy Olson (Best Supporting Actress) and Erich von Stroheim (Best Supporting Actor)  are nominated for Academy Awards. "Sunset Boulevard" is nominated as best picture; Billy Wilder is nominated as … Continue reading →

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Gold Hunters Dig for Lost Underground Empire of the Lizard People!

Posted on April 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

I thought it would be fun to explore the story of the “Lizard People,” which is to say the excavations on Fort Moore Hill in an unsuccessful search for gold. G. Warren Shufelt usually gets the credit for the enterprise, … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Oviatt’s

Posted on April 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

This vest from Oviatt's has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $14.95.

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Matt Weinstock — April 17, 1959

Posted on April 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Cans! Cans! Cans! The man on the phone, asking a moment of my time, sounded reasonable — at first. "You might want to write about this," he said. "I think I know why people are so tense and nervous and … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, April 17, 1959

Posted on April 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Confidential File The Time the Earth Shook So Gaudily Some of us live a lifetime clinging to one moment. John C. Crowe has. Fifth-three years ago tomorrow, he was a lonely boy of 17, orphaned by the death of both … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — April 17, 1950

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Second Takes — Billy Wilder

Posted on April 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 20, 1950: Coming soon: "Sunset Boulevard." Nov. 6, 1948: Gloria Swanson meets Billy Wilder and Charles Bracket to discuss "Sunset Boulevard." Feb. 10, 1949: The script isn't done. Above, Gloria Swanson and Melvyn Douglas in a clip from the … Continue reading →

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on April 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Aileen Pringle in the play "Tons of Money," 1932. Our mystery movie star of the week is Aileen Pringle, Please congratulate Diane Ely, Floradora, Bob Birchard, Dewey Webb, Peter Mintun, Dru Duniway, Cynthia Keillor, Sam, … Continue reading →

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Mystery Boy Found in Echo Park, Famous Poet Serenades Goats, April 17, 1939

Posted on April 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Times noted that Charles Owens had an art exhibit on the third floor of City Hall. A 27-year-old man says he robbed the country club where he worked to provide a few essentials for his mother. He was sentenced … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Dyas Department Store

Posted on April 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

Here's something rather remarkable. According to the vendor, this is an unused vanity set — with the original box — sold by the Dyas department store in Los Angeles. Bidding starts at $9.99.

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Matt Weinstock — April 16, 1959

Posted on April 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

Crime and Punishment A young man named Len was stopped recently for an illegal left turn on Vermont Ave. and, when it turned out he didn't have his driver's license, the officer ran a routine check on him over the … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, April 16, 1959

Posted on April 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

CONFIDENTIAL FILE We Should Be Told All the Mafia Facts Yesterday's headlines posed a question vital to every citizen of the United States. "Is the Mafia fact or fiction?" asked the black type. The question was inspired by two opposing … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — April 16, 1947

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Second Takes — Billy Wilder

Posted on April 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

Nov. 4, 1948: "A Song Is Born" opens in Los Angeles.   Nov. 5, 1948: The Times reviews Howard Hawks' remake of "Ball of Fire" as a showcase for jazz musicians Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong, Tommy Dorsey, Charlie Barnett, Lionel … Continue reading →

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North Korea Shoots Down Navy Plane; Dodgers Beat Padres, 14-0, April 16, 1969

Posted on April 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

Jack Smith on God and Mr. Gomez. N. Korea a test for President Nixon.  Art Seidenbaum on talk radio.  Kevin Thomas on "Twisted Nerve." 1960s art influences the comics. The Dodgers moved home plate 10 feet closer to center field … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Williams and Walker.

Posted on April 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

A copy of "Abyssinia," by Williams and Walker, has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $2.95.

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Matt Weinstock — April 15, 1959

Posted on April 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Prize for Pungency Every year the San Francisco Chronicle has a crayon drawing contest for youngsters. Top prize is $25. Among this year's entrants was a bold, impressionist drawing of a pig delivering the Chronicle to a farmhouse, sent … Continue reading →

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