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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

Nazis roll into Czechoslovakia, October 4, 1938

Posted on October 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

Triumphant Hitler enters with troops into the Sudetenland Cheering crowds greet Nazi leader, shouting, ‘We thank our Fuehrer!’     Films in production: Claire Trevor is cast is "Stagecoach." Apes throw hand grenades British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain defends his … Continue reading →

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Coming attraction — Archives Bazaar

Posted on October 3, 2008 by lmharnisch

USC is hosting the third annual Los Angeles Archives Bazaar Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Anyone who has researched Los Angeles history knows that the material is spread all over the city and not always in the … Continue reading →

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Dodgers trade for Wally Moon, October 3, 1958

Posted on October 3, 2008 by lmharnisch

By Keith ThursbyTimes staff writer  Here’s one story about a potential baseball trade that turned out to be right. The Times’ Frank Finch reported from the World Series in Milwaukee that the Dodgers were discussing a deal for St. Louis … Continue reading →

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Coming attraction — Gem of the Ocean

Posted on October 2, 2008 by lmharnisch

August Wilson’s "Gem of the Ocean," the first drama in his 10-play cycle on the African American experience,  opens in previews Oct. 3-10 at the Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Ave. The regular run of the play, set in Pittsburgh in … Continue reading →

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Democrats a threat to economy, Nixon says, October 2, 1958

Posted on October 2, 2008 by lmharnisch

Democrats want to raise taxes, Nixon charges. Times reporter Ira Greenberg accompanies the vice president on an early morning stroll along Wilshire Boulevard and calls him "a swell guy." Brigitte Bardot in "The Light Across the Street." Eurailpass introduced Vice … Continue reading →

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Reading list, 1938

Posted on October 2, 2008 by lmharnisch

I dug out my old copy of William L. Shirer’s "Berlin Diary" the other day and was pleasantly surprised to see how much more I understood of what he was saying after going through all these 1938 newspapers. What had … Continue reading →

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Rosh Hashana, 1954

Posted on October 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Rabbi Julian Feingold of University Synagogue of Brentwood sounds the shofar as Cantor Samuel G. Broude, Sigmund Lample and Sanford Barbas watch in a photo published Sept. 26, 1954. The girl in the photo was … Continue reading →

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Movie revival — ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’

Posted on October 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

Oct. 12, 2008, 6 p.m. The Edison downtown. Tickets $20.  Stanley Kubrick’s film based on the script written with Arthur C. Clarke.

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Wilt Chamberlain plays first Laker home game

Posted on October 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Twiggy begins a U.S. tour. By Keith ThursbyTimes Staff Writer One game in L.A. and Wilt Chamberlain already felt like a hero in his new home. "I guess it is mainly because of my size and strength but to … Continue reading →

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Hitler, Chamberlain promise peace, October 1, 1938

Posted on October 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

Poland demands share of Czechoslovakia More than 1 million Polish troops are poised to invade. Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain gives the British the Munich agreement and his pledge with Nazi leader Adolf Hitler that Britain and Germany "never will go … Continue reading →

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Rosh Hashana, 1951

Posted on September 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by the Los Angeles Times Rosh Hashana preparations in Pasadena, September 1951. The Times reported a novel approach to holiday celebrations all under roof: Orthodox, Conservative, Reconstructionist and youth services. Louis B. Silver, left, was to conduct the Orthodox … Continue reading →

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Movie revival — The Tingler

Posted on September 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

Coming soon to a theater near you… Above, "The Tingler," 1959. Oct. 31, 2008, 8 p.m. Silent Movie Theatre. Tickets $12.  

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Movie star mystery photo

Posted on September 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Our actress had a long career on Broadway and appeared in silent and sound films as well as on television. She is listed in imdb (more than 50 credits) and Wikipedia. Update: We have the … Continue reading →

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Rams win against Cleveland, September 30, 1968

Posted on September 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Alabama Gov. George Wallace plans a TV appearance for his presidential campaign. By Keith ThursbyTimes Staff Writer The Rams moved to 2-0 with a 24-6 victory at Cleveland. The Rams broke open the game in the fourth quarter and … Continue reading →

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Victory for Hitler, September 30, 1938

Posted on September 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

Agreement hands Czech territory to Nazis Britain, France, Germany and Italy sign a compromise that is given to Czechoslovakia. If the nation refuses to accept being partitioned, it would stand alone against a German invasion.   Cary Grant is reading … Continue reading →

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Rosh Hashana, 1948

Posted on September 29, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Ray Graham / Los Angeles Times Rosh Hashana at the Jewish Home for the Aged, 325 S. Boyle Ave., in a photo taken in advance, Sept. 29, 1948.  (In 1948, Rosh Hashana began Oct. 3). From left, Abraham … Continue reading →

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Hershiser breaks Drysdale’s record, September 29, 1988

Posted on September 29, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Anacleto Rapping / Los Angeles Times Orel Hershiser pitches for the Dodgers against Cincinnati, April 14, 2000. By Keith Thursby Times Staff Writer Twenty years ago, I witnessed an important moment in Dodger history. Good thing they don’t … Continue reading →

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Rams win with last-minute field goal, September 29, 1958

Posted on September 29, 2008 by lmharnisch

Clark Kerr becomes head of the University of California.  By Keith Thursby Times Staff Writer The Rams opened the 1958 season with a last-minute 30-27 loss to the Cleveland Browns at the Coliseum. Lou Groza kicked a nine-yard field goal … Continue reading →

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San Marino woman commits suicide, September 29, 1958

Posted on September 29, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, pro baseball players shatter youngsters’ illusions by refusing to sign autographs. I guess Pat Brown can rule out an endorsement from The Times. Such was the state of political cartoons at The Times before the arrival of Paul Conrad.

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Movie revivals — He Who Gets Slapped

Posted on September 28, 2008 by lmharnisch

Coming soon to a theater near you… Above, "He Who Gets Slapped,"1925. Oct. 1, 2008, 8 p.m. Silent Movie Theatre. Tickets $10"He Who Gets Slapped," Lon Chaney, Norma Shearer, John Gilbert.

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