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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

Paul Coates — Confidential File, April 10, 1959

Posted on April 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Confidential File Con Men Live High When Going's Tough Paul Coates is back on the local scene. He'll take another look at the explosive Caribbean situation beginning Monday. It's a simple economic fact. When times get tough, the con men … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters, April 10, 1933

Posted on April 10, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Second Takes — Billy Wilder

Posted on April 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 1, 1943: "Five Graves to Cairo" opens in Los Angeles.  July 12, 1943: A typical post-release blurb about the film. http://d.yimg.com/static.video.yahoo.com/yep/YV_YEP.swf?ver=2.2.40Erich Von Stroheim as Field Marshal Rommel in "Five Graves to Cairo @ Yahoo! Video Nov. 5, 1942.  Above, … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions — Legacies From the ONE Archives

Posted on April 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Highlights from the ONE Archives' film and videotape collection will be shown at 7 p.m. April 19 at the Billy Wilder Theater. A panel discussion will feature Malcolm Boyd, Lillian Faderman, Joseph Hawkins, Don Kilhefner and Mark Thompson. Tickets are … Continue reading →

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Sandy Koufax on Pitching and Pain, April 10, 1969

Posted on April 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Ben Olender / Los Angeles Times Sandy Koufax makes the final pitch of the 1963 World Series. Photograph by Art Rogers Los Angeles Times Sandy Koufax winces in pain, but wins his fourth consecutive game, going seven for eight, … Continue reading →

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Jilted Model Kills Herself, April 10, 1959

Posted on April 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Postscript — Eva Gabor married Richard Brown on Oct. 4, 1959. They divorced in 1972.

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Nuestro Pueblo — April 10, 1939

Posted on April 10, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Found on EBay — Raymond Chandler Letter

Posted on April 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

What appears to be an original letter by Raymond Chandler, addressed to Edgar Carter, has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $15.50.

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Matt Weinstock — April 9, 1959

Posted on April 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

Justice Strained A man who lives in an outlying section a few nights ago drove a guest, a visitor from New York, to the Biltmore Hotel. It was after midnight when he reached the downtown section. He was driving west … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — April 9, 1959

Posted on April 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Coates Talks With Exiled Boss Batista This is another in a series of columns by Paul Coates, based on a trip to the Dominican Republic, where he interviewed ousted dictators Juan Peron andFulgencio Batista. By PAUL V. COATES, Mirror … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters, April 9, 1931

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Second Takes — Billy Wilder

Posted on April 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

  After the opening, Paramount went to one-column ads for "The Major and the Minor," then bought larger ads once the film was held over. "Lux Radio Theater" featured "The Major and the Minor" on May 31, 1943. Showings of … Continue reading →

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State Tax Plan; Dodger Breaks Ankle, April 9, 1969

Posted on April 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Tommy Davis was a star with the Dodgers, a two-time National League batting champion. Then everything changed with one slide. Davis was headed toward second in a 1965 game at Dodger Stadium, a routine play that forever slowed his career. … Continue reading →

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Flying Saucer Over New York, April 9, 1950

Posted on April 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

As Suzanne McDermott says, "We are not alone." I think her "Roswell Incident" is a great CD.

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The Times Gallery of Shame

Posted on April 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

On Oct. 10, 1957, Charlton Heston appeared in an episode of "Schlitz Playhouse." Someone at The Times apparently decided Heston was showing too much "male cleavage" and had the art department retouch the photo.  The photo is stamped Oct. 10, … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — 1949 Thomas Bros. Guide

Posted on April 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

This 1949 Thomas Bros. guide of Los Angeles County has been listed on EBay. These old maps are a good reference for anybody doing research on Los Angeles before the freeways.  Bidding starts at $4.99.

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Matt Weinstock — April 8, 1959

Posted on April 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

Big Car Man Driving through isolated beanfield country on the way home the other day, Dave Hall, staff artist who lives in Corona del Mar, came upon a Cadillac on the side of the road and, farther along, a man … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — April 8, 1959

Posted on April 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

Castro Threat Trujillo Girds for 'Storm' This is another in a series of columns by Paul Coates, based on a trip to the Dominican Republic, where he interviewed ousted dictators Juan Peron andFulgencio Batista. BY PAUL V. COATESMirror News Columnist … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters, April 8, 1928

Posted on April 8, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Second Takes — Billy Wilder

Posted on April 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

    SALUTING STANWYCK: A LIFE ON FILM 'When I'm Doing a Role, a Good Role, I'm Being Someone Other Than Me . . .' April 5, 1987 By PAUL ROSENFIELD, Be it Marwyck, the Irish farmhouse with stables and brood … Continue reading →

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