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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

Found on EBay — Batchelder tile

Posted on January 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

Here’s a signed Batchelder tile of a rabbit that’s been listed on EBay. Bids start at $24.95.     

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Matt Weinstock — January 13, 1959

Posted on January 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

Losing Battle Perhaps you’ve noticed that a Data Card for Highway Planning came along with your auto registration renewal. Well, a Van Nuysian (or should it be a Van Nuyser?), who felt it was an invasion of his privacy, at … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Mikoyan interview, January 13, 1959

Posted on January 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

Interview With Coates Russian Stars on TV Show By Paul V. Coates, Mirror News Columnist When President Eisenhower sits down with Soviet Deputy Premier Anastas Ivanovich Mikoyan on Saturday to plan give-and-take with West Berlin and Germany, it’ll be Ike … Continue reading →

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Voices — Jerry Cronin

Posted on January 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

Keith Thursby writes: Ned Cronin was a columnist at The Times until his death in 1958 and his work has been featured often in the Daily Mirror. His son, Jerry, recently discovered the blog and we started an e-mail conversation. … Continue reading →

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Jets win Super Bowl, 16-7, January 13, 1969

Posted on January 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

The New York Jets upset the Baltimore Colts, 16-7, to win the Super Bowl and become one of the most surprising champions in modern sports history. How surprising was it? Here’s the game according to Jim Murray: "On Sunday afternoon, … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — 1956 Thomas Bros. Guide

Posted on January 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

A 1956 Thomas Bros. Guide for Los Angeles and Orange counties has turned up on EBay. These are useful for anyone interested in Los Angeles history. Bidding starts at $13.99.    

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Voices — Richard Bergholz

Posted on January 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

Here’s a story by legendary Times political reporter Dick Bergholz, who died in 2000. From his obituary: When Richard Nixon lost his race for California governor and delivered his famous promise, “You won’t have Nixon to kick around anymore,” every … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock — January 12, 1959

Posted on January 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

Taxing Times A young lady singer is very angry at the Internal Revenue Service. Her federal income tax last year came to around $380. She had paid all but about $70. Christmas week the revenuers attached the amount from her … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, January 12, 1959

Posted on January 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Batista Death Plot Laid Here When Fulgencio Batista fled Cuba last week, a fantastic plot by an American war hero to assassinate the dictator died in the planning. The initial secret meeting between the much-decorated World War II … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, 1931

Posted on January 12, 2009 by lmharnisch
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January 12-13: Soviet leader visits Los Angeles

Posted on January 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

LAPD officers keep control as a large crowd gathers at LAX in anticipation of the arrival of Deputy Soviet Premier Anastas Mikoyan. His plane was diverted to Burbank, where he landed without incident, The Times said. Today, Anastas Mikoyan (1895-1978) … Continue reading →

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East wins Pro Bowl, 28-21, January 12, 1959

Posted on January 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

Former USC star Frank Gifford returned to the Coliseum and led the Eastern Division team to a 28-21 victory in the Pro Bowl. Gifford, a star for the New York Giants, played halfback but did much of his damage in … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Catalina Tile

Posted on January 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

This is a table with an image from Catalina Tiles embedded in the top. It’s listed on EBay with a starting bid of $500. I have no idea what the going rate is for a genuine Catalina Tile table, as … Continue reading →

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Demonstators protest arrival of Soviet leader; Dodger turns to acting, January 11, 1959

Posted on January 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

Soviet Deputy Prime Minister Mikoyan provokes demonstrations in San Francisco en route to his visit to Los Angeles. Recall that Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev will come to Los Angeles later in the year. And a federal court strikes down a … Continue reading →

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A. Victor Segno — “How to Live 100 Years”

Posted on January 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

“Many people think that by boiling water they purify it. This is a mistake. The germs of disease are partially killed but the decaying carcasses of the germs remain to be taken into the system. Water cannot be purified by … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — J.W. Robinson’s

Posted on January 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Here’s an Adrian-designed outfit sold at J.W. Robinson’s in Los Angeles, listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $75.

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Matt Weinstock — January 10, 1959

Posted on January 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Chinese Puzzle On a recent excursion to San Francisco, a Hollywood press party with TV executive Ted Galenter as host went to a Chinese restaurant. The food was wonderful but a writer named Jim didn’t eat. He said he wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, January 10, 1959

Posted on January 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Mash Notes and Comments "Dear Paul Coates: "We can’t forgive you for using the objective case instead of the possessive or genitive case with your verbal nouns or gerunds. "You’re an educated man, so please clean up this … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, June 30, 1931

Posted on January 10, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Dodgers move outfield fence, January 10, 1959

Posted on January 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Dodgers announced they were moving the Coliseum fences in and The Times saw it as a victory for Duke Snider. The dimensions were reduced in center (425 feet to 410) and right-center fields (440 to 385). The short porch … Continue reading →

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