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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

California pension plan, Ham and Eggs, October 1938

Posted on October 8, 2008 by lmharnisch

You might ask, "What’s this little item?" Good question. You may have noticed that The Times ran a picture of one of these bills on Oct. 4, 1938. One of the hotly contested issues in the 1938 election was the … Continue reading →

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New fall TV shows, October 8, 1958

Posted on October 8, 2008 by lmharnisch

Hey it’s "Wagon Train" with Dean Stockwell! The new Wednesday night shows debut, with Gene Barry in "Bat Masterson," a short-lived series that tried to capitalize on the popularity of the TV Westerns. Times critic Cecil Smith ruminates on the … Continue reading →

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Movie revivals, L.A. Plays Itself

Posted on October 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

In case you missed it last time, "L.A. Plays Itself" will be shown Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, 8 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre. Tickets are $8, $10. "L.A. Plays Itself" has become a cult film in part because Thom Andersen … Continue reading →

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October 7, 1949: Actress vanishes

Posted on October 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

Denise Hamilton writes: It was 59 years ago today that brunette starlet Jean Spangler vanished, leaving behind a young daughter, gangster pals, movie star connections and a mystery that remains unsolved more than a half-century later. On October 7, 1949, … Continue reading →

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Dodgers and Philadelphia in the playoffs, October 4, 1977

Posted on October 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

Note the Dial Torgerson byline in a story datelined Jerusalem. Torgerson and freelance photographer Richard Cross were killed in Honduras on June 21, 1983, when their car drove over a U.S.-made landmine evidently placed by Nicaraguan forces.   By Keith … Continue reading →

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Coming attractions — Historic black settlement turns 100

Posted on October 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photo courtesy of California State ParksLt. Col. Allen Allensworth A look at the centennial of Allensworth, being celebrated this weekend, Oct. 11-12, 2008.  By Steve ChawkinsTimes Staff Writer In 1908, Lt. Col. Allen Allensworth, a charismatic ex-slave and retired military … Continue reading →

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Rams remain unbeaten, October 7, 1968

Posted on October 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

  The Rams stayed unbeaten with their fourth victory of the season, their best start since 1949. It took a goal-line stand to hold off the 49ers in a 24-10 victory. Players of the game: The defensive unit that held … Continue reading →

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October 7, 1938: Star pitcher Dizzy Dean walks his last mile

Posted on October 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

By Keith Thursby Times staff writer They don’t write exits like this anymore. Dizzy Dean and the Cubs lost to the Yankees, 6-3, in the second game of the 1938 World Series. But it was more than a loss–it might … Continue reading →

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Fall TV season, Yankees win Game 5 of World Series, October 7, 1958

Posted on October 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

Max and Ina Balchowsky with what was evidently "Old Yeller I," or as The Times called it, "Old Horrible." My goodness, are those three deuces? The fall 1958 season continues with Tuesday’s new shows. "Rescue 8" might be the only … Continue reading →

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Movie revivals — The Unholy Three

Posted on October 6, 2008 by lmharnisch

Coming soon to a theater near you… Above, "The Unholy Three," 1925. Oct. 7, 2008, 8 p.m. Silent Movie Theatre. Tickets $10."The Unholy Three," Lon Chaney, Mae Busch.  

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Yankees one game away from losing series, October 6, 1958

Posted on October 6, 2008 by lmharnisch

Gary Cooper and Julie London in "Man of the West." By Keith Thursby Times Staff Writer The Yankees were one game away from losing two consecutive World Series for the first time since the 1920s.  The Milwaukee Braves, led by … Continue reading →

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Rams win over 49ers, 33-3, October 6, 1958

Posted on October 6, 2008 by lmharnisch

The 1958 Rams were known as an offensive bunch. After all, this team was coached by Sid Gillman, regarded even then as an offensive genius. But even though the Rams defeated the 49ers, 33-3, the story by The Times’ Cal … Continue reading →

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The fall TV season, October 6, 1958

Posted on October 6, 2008 by lmharnisch

The fall 1958 television season begins with some returning shows ("Highway Patrol") and some new programs, including "The Ann Sothern Show" and "Desilu Playhouse." Although "Desilu Playhouse" had a relatively brief run, it is notable for launching two of the … Continue reading →

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Young cancer patient cheers for Cubs, October 6, 1938

Posted on October 6, 2008 by lmharnisch

Nazis bill Czechs for "reparations"; Mayor Fletcher Bowron plans investigation of civic corruption. Crowds gather outside on 1st Street outside The Times Building to watch World Series results on the newspaper’s scoreboard. It looks like they had loudspeakers as well. … Continue reading →

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Movie revivals — He Walked by Night

Posted on October 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

Coming soon to a theater near you… Above, "He Walked by Night,"1948. Feb. 10, 2009, 8 p.m. Ramo Auditorium at Caltech."He Walked by Night," with discussion afterward. Frank Capra Film Series. Free.  

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October 5, 1958: Lost genius found in homeless camp

Posted on October 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

Elmer Clarence “Mox” Meukel told his story to a couple of hobos in a shack on Scott Island in the Truckee River near Reno. Most people wrote him off as a crackpot dreamer. After all, he was a sometime songwriter … Continue reading →

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In the news: Nicole Brown Simpson, July 3, 1994

Posted on October 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Nicole Brown Simpson Dreams of Better Days Died That Night Nicole Simpson: A strong woman, she was on a quest to find her identity. By Shawn Hubler and Rebecca Trounson Times Staff Writers In the … Continue reading →

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‘There is no longer any violence in the eyes of O.J. Simpson,’ October 6, 1968

Posted on October 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

 Nixon leads Humphrey in state poll By Keith Thursby Times staff writer It’s easy to pick apart an old profile of a famous person. The celebrity talks of hopes and dreams and you can see what went according to the … Continue reading →

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Coming attractions– Tour of Garfield Heights neighborhood

Posted on October 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph courtesy of the Garfield Heights Neighborhood Assn. The Garfield Heights area of Pasadena (north of the 210 Freeway between Marengo and Los Robles avenues) will host a home tour Sunday, Oct. 5, noon to 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 … Continue reading →

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Fixing what’s wrong with baseball, October 4, 1958

Posted on October 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

What young women are wearing today: knee socks with patterns just like dad’s. Hey look! It’s Annette! By Keith Thursby Times staff writer Sometimes an idea needs a little time to pick up speed. St. Louis sports journalist Bob Broeg … Continue reading →

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