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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

February 16, 1959: Paul Coates — Confidential File

Posted on February 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Those Sick Minds Are Again at Work The sick minds are working overtime again. They’ve found another “cause.” And they’re spreading the word. This morning I received my pamphlet. It came indirectly — through a reader who was … Continue reading →

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Sirhan Trial, February 15, 1969

Posted on February 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

A Navy inquiry into the Pueblo incident, Gabby Hayes dies, a landslide closes the Pomona Freeway and the State Board of Education decides that a school is racially imbalanced if there’s a 15% difference from the racial makeup of youngsters … Continue reading →

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LAPD Officer Suspended for Misconduct, January 5, 1959

Posted on February 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

Police Officer Charles Wolf, serial No. 4115, got himself into a bit of trouble… … at 502 S. Westlake Ave. … … with a "dissolute person" named Ruth Schneider. — She was also a prostitute. — She also got possession … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Williams and Walker

Posted on February 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

This sheet music of a song performed by Williams and Walker has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $24.99.

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Coming Attractions — City of Seekers

Posted on February 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Los Angeles Conservancy is sponsoring a self-driving tour of five landmarks in the spiritual history of L.A.: Angelus Temple, the Self-Realization Fellowship Mother Center, Chapel of the Jesus Ethic, the Philosophical Research Society and the Bonnie Brae House, home … Continue reading →

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Billy Sunday Packs Shrine Auditorium, February 15, 1909

Posted on February 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

"I am the sworn, uncompromising enemy of the liquor business." Evangelist Billy Sunday fills the house at the Shrine Auditorium. The former baseball star died of a heart attack in Chicago in 1935. "You hear a great cry up and … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — St. James Park

Posted on February 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

This postcard of St. James Park has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $8.99. St. James Park is in the Adams district near Scarff Street. According to The Times (Jan. 5 1896), St. James Park was established in 1892 … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock — February 14, 1959

Posted on February 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

A Raid, A Hunch Deputy sheriffs this week raided a bookmaking joint in West Hollywood with 10 telephones, indicating it was a big operation. As the two suspects were taken into custody and evidence was gathered, the phones kept ringing. … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, February 14, 1959

Posted on February 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

Mash Notes and Comments "Dear Paul Coates: "I have often been told that an opinion unasked is seldom accepted. However, as this is my opinion as constructive criticism, I hope I do not offend you. "On television you interview many … Continue reading →

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Opening Statements in Sirhan Trial; Injured Angel Makes Comeback, February 14, 1969

Posted on February 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

The prosecution makes opening statements in the trial of Sirhan B. Sirhan in the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. Out of curiosity, how many Daily Mirror readers would be interested in following his trial? I hadn’t planned on it, but … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day, 1882

Posted on February 14, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on February 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

This Lilly Pulitzer outfit from Bullock’s Wilshire has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $15.             

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Matt Weinstock — February 13, 1959

Posted on February 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

Thorns and Fragrance It’s the time of year when the two factions of the greeting card world, the sentimental and the offbeat, resume their snarling. The hearts-and-flowers folks have lost a little ground in the last few years to the … Continue reading →

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Nuestro Pueblo — Fish Harbor, February 13, 1939

Posted on February 13, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Paul Coates — Confidential File, February 13, 1959

Posted on February 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Good Resolutions Behind Jail Bars Not all is grim behind the walls of prisons. The latest edition of the Menard Time — monthly tabloid put out by inmates of Illinois State Penitentiary — has as its "Photo Quiz" … Continue reading →

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on February 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Just a reminder on how this works: I post the mystery photo on Monday and reveal the answer on Friday. To keep the mystery photo from getting lost in the other entries, I move it … Continue reading →

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Dodger Tickets Selling Fast, February 13, 1959

Posted on February 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

This 1959 World Series ticket has been listed on EBay with Buy It Now for $100. Dodger tickets for 1959 were going fast. The team already had grossed $1,250,000 in box seat sales for upcoming games at the Coliseum, according … Continue reading →

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Letter to Three Wives; Branch Rickey Visits L.A., February 13, 1949

Posted on February 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

Meet Albert Brouse, opera singer, performer in "The Drunkard" and collector of all manner of antiques. He was active in the Horseless Carriage Club and at one time owned a fleet of early automobiles. California death records list two men … Continue reading →

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Architecture — Paul Revere Williams

Posted on February 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photographs by Coldwell Banker The Paul Revere Williams home at 200 Fern Drive, designed for Valentine Mott Pierce, son of a patent medicine man, has been listed by Catherine "Tink" Cheney" at $3.8 million. 

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Matt Weinstock — February 12, 1959

Posted on February 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

Light in Darkness It’s a worthwhile experience to put down whatever you’re doing for half an hour today and read something about one of the world’s great men. It doesn’t matter which of the books about him you read. His … Continue reading →

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