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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

Trouble Was His Business — Raymond Chandler

Posted on March 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

 

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Lakers Honor Elgin Baylor, March 22, 1969

Posted on March 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

Michael "Pinky" Higgins dies. The former infielder and Red Sox manager had planned to return to work as a scout for the Houston Astros. He was 59.  It’s odd–maybe even a little chilling–to see an old story you associate with … Continue reading →

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Body of Girl, 16, Dumped at Burbank Hospital

Posted on March 22, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Found on EBay — Dyas and Cline

Posted on March 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

This megaphone advertising Dyas and Cline has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $9.99.

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Matt Weinstock — March 21, 1959

Posted on March 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

Forgotten Heroes In the tense days of WWII and the patriotic binge that came with peace in 1945, councilmen solemnly pledged to honor the city’s war dead with a memorial of some sort. It was tentatively agreed that a living … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, March 21, 1959

Posted on March 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

Confidential File No Tattoo for Reyes In this era of stifling conformity to the dictates of Madison Ave., I find it a real comfort to know that there’s a rebel in our midst. Fact is, a Cuban rebel, in a … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — March 21, 1955

Posted on March 21, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Trouble Was His Business — Raymond Chandler

Posted on March 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

Dec. 16, 1973: A reappraisal of "The Long Goodbye." Note: To mark the 50th anniversary of Raymond Chandler’s death, the Daily Mirror is revisiting some of The Times’ stories about his life and influence. We invite the Daily Mirror’s readers … Continue reading →

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U.S. Sent Planes to Attack N. Korea; Angels’ New GM, March 21, 1969

Posted on March 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

You may never need to glue a piano to the wall … but isn’t it nice to know that you could?  Turmoil in the Sierra Club. Testifying before a House committee investigating the Pueblo incident, Lt. Gen. Seth J. McKee … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Mullen & Bluett

Posted on March 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

This red tie (with a golf pattern) from Mullen & Bluett has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $19.

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Matt Weinstock — March 20, 1959

Posted on March 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Pinch Quota An encouraging word came out of Sacramento the other day. Bradford M. Crittenden, taking office as California Highway Patrol Commissioner, told newsmen CHP officers will not have to make a minimum of arrests each day. "Bad pinches," … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, March 20, 1959

Posted on March 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Mash Notes and Comments "Dear Mr. Coates, "Imagine a friendship between a millionaire show business lady of star status and myself, a derelict newspaper hustler. "For years this friendship existed. I had my benefactress, and many times she … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — March 20, 1952

Posted on March 20, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Trouble Was His Business — Raymond Chandler

Posted on March 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

April 29, 1962: Robert R. Kirsch reviews "Raymond Chandler Speaking," a collection of letters, notes, articles and a piece of an unfinished novel, "Poodle Springs."  And so did film writer Philip K. Scheuer: Note: To mark the 50th anniversary of … Continue reading →

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on March 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Update: As three people guessed, this is Pauline Garon. Please congratulate Tom Ratliff, Annie Frye and R. Ahuna. Above, a still from "Man From Glengarry," 1922. Feb, 20, 1923: An ad for "Adam’s Rib," with … Continue reading →

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Movie Union Rally Turns Violent, March 20, 1939

Posted on March 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Newsreel Theatre at 8th and Broadway, one way to get news before CNN.   A melee breaks out at the Hollywood American Legion Stadium over control of the Local 37 of the IATSE. In London, Britain seeks to enlist … Continue reading →

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Nuestro Pueblo — March 20, 1939

Posted on March 20, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Found on EBay — Batchelder Tile

Posted on March 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

A set of six Batchelder Mayan tiles has been listed on EBay. For whatever reason, I seem to see more of the Mayan pattern on EBay than anything else. Bidding starts at $9.99.

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Matt Weinstock — March 19, 1959

Posted on March 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

Diamond Discount? A businessman who last year brought four season tickets for the Dodger games decided not to repeat and has ignored several reminder letters. The other day he received a phone call from the Dodger ticket office. Was he … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, March 19, 1959

Posted on March 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Missing Bagpipes Recall Spirit of ’75 The Berlin crisis notwithstanding, I’ve got a little international incident all my own with the British Empire. Specifically, it involves that portion of Her Majesty’s acreage north of the playing field of … Continue reading →

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