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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on December 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

A jacket (sorry it’s a small) has been listed on EBay, bidding starts at $14.99.

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Black students riot at high school, Laker peace conference, December 13, 1968

Posted on December 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

Actress Tallulah Bankhead dies at the age of 65 … or 67. Nothing new about a coach clashing with his star player. Nothing new for such controversies to involve the Lakers. But this wasn’t Phil against Shaq or Kobe. It … Continue reading →

Posted in @news, Current Affairs, Front Pages, Politics, Sports | 1 Comment

December 13, 1953: Father charged with leaving son, 4, in car parked on skid row

Posted on December 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

This is one of those haunting stories from The Times. I wonder what happened to Kenny Ross and whether he ever became a writer.

Posted in #courts, 1953, Front Pages, LAPD | 1 Comment

Food lessons from the Great Depression

Posted on December 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times CHILD OF THE ’30s: Pat Box grew up in a large family in Boyle Heights. No one went hungry, but it took ingenuity. Food lessons from the Great Depression Today, learning how … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on December 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

A pair of pumps from Bullock’s Wilshire (including the 1950 price tag) has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $17.99.

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Found on EBay — forgotten bestseller

Posted on December 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

Tom Chamales’ "Never So Few," which The Times’ Robert Kirsch called, "Easily one of the best novels to come out of World War II," has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $9.95.

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Vandals paint swastika on Hollywood synagogue, December 12, 1938

Posted on December 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

Vandals paint a swastika on Temple Beth El, 1508 N. Wilton. Nazi police censor sermons of Vienna’s Catholic priests. The former temple photographed by Nathan Marsak, who wrote a wonderful post on the 1947 project. Today’s edition of The Times … Continue reading →

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Mystery photo

Posted on December 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Bob Potwin / Los Angeles Times I suspect that regular Daily Mirror readers will guess him right away. Update: Gardner McKay in 1962 with his dog, named Pussycat. Photograph by George R. Fry Los Angeles Times Please congratulate … Continue reading →

Posted in broadcasting, Film, Hollywood, Mystery Photo, Television | 25 Comments

Voices — Bettie Page, 1923 – 2008

Posted on December 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

    A Golden Age for a Pinup Bettie Page — Nurse Bettie, Jungle Bettie — soldiered in the sexual revolution. At 82, she finds her image earns a respectable living. March 11, 2006 By Louis Sahagun, Times Staff Writer … Continue reading →

Posted in art and artists, books, Obituaries | 2 Comments

Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on December 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

Talk about a period piece. Here’s a boy’s sweater from Bullock’s Wilshire listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $24.99. 

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Cult members describe bombing, December 11, 1958

Posted on December 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

"Venta will return and be resurrected." Known as "the barefoot people." Above, followers of Krishna Venta describe life at the Fountain of the World religious compound and the bombing that killed 10 people. "A tower of blue and white flame … Continue reading →

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December 11, 1938: Breakfast of death; voodoo cult killings

Posted on December 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

December 10, 1938: I defy anyone to insist that the past was “a kinder, simpler time” after reading this page. But don’t take my word for it — see for yourself.

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Retro holiday gift — Yankees vs. Tigers, 1934

Posted on December 10, 2008 by lmharnisch

http://www.archive.org/flow/FlowPlayerLight.swf Of course, you could buy this broadcast, but it’s free on archive.org. Listening to a 74-year-old baseball game may not be everybody’s idea of entertainment, but it’s fun to hear the announcer talk about Hank Greenberg and Lou Gehrig … Continue reading →

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Flying saucer found in man’s garage

Posted on December 10, 2008 by lmharnisch

After 38 years, a "lost" Hollywood artifact with a truly cosmic history has resurfaced and, no surprise, it’s headed straight for the auction block. This Thursday, Dec. 11, the iconic flying saucer from the 1956 MGM classic "Forbidden Planet" will … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Hollywood, Stage, UFOs | 3 Comments

Dodgers’ move pays off at the gate, December 10, 1958

Posted on December 10, 2008 by lmharnisch

Wow! Luger cuff links and matching tie clip. I mean … wow!–lrh At left, a pair from an old EBay auction. I’ll see if any more turn up. Just for the heck of it. The Dodgers’ move to Los Angeles … Continue reading →

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Cult leader killed in bombing of religious compound, December 10, 1958

Posted on December 10, 2008 by lmharnisch

American history presented as a lavish pageant, the only film directed by Anthony Quinn, who took over from the ailing  Cecil B. DeMille. With a great score by Elmer Bernstein. An ad published in The Times shortly before the explosion. … Continue reading →

Posted in Front Pages, Homicide, Religion, San Fernando Valley, Suicide | 2 Comments

Found on EBay — Florentine Gardens

Posted on December 9, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s one of the souvenir photos from the Florentine Gardens that occasionally turns up on EBay. It’s listed as Buy It Now for $15.99.

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Found on EBay — Bullocks Wilshire

Posted on December 9, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s still another Irene Lentz outfit from Bullocks Wilshire listed on EBay. It’s listed as Buy It Now for $698.

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Arsonists set fire to university offices, Colts win over Rams, December 9, 1968

Posted on December 9, 2008 by lmharnisch

  The Rams were supposed to beat the Chicago Bears and then face the Baltimore Colts to determine the division championship. But a series of mistakes — and the Bears — got in the way as the Rams lost, 17-16. … Continue reading →

Posted in #courts, Education, Front Pages, Politics, San Fernando Valley, Sports | 2 Comments

Mayor refuses to give Senate committee secret files on LAPD funds, December 9, 1938

Posted on December 9, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles sizzles at 92 degrees and thousands of beach-goers went into the ocean, even though it was 64 degrees. The Soviet weather bureau says the North Pole has been warming up for the last 10 years. Octopus saves student … Continue reading →

Posted in #courts, City Hall, Film, Front Pages, Hollywood, LAPD, Politics, Sports | 2 Comments