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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

Movie revivals — Rosemary’s Baby/Chinatown

Posted on September 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

Sept. 20, 2008, 7:30 p.m. American Cinematheque at the Egyptian. "Rosemary’s Baby" and "Chinatown." Tickets are $10/$8/$7.  

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Muslim leader attacks series on harems, September 7-15, 1958

Posted on September 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

U.S. Woman Tells of Life in Moslem Harem –September 1958 Ever wonder about life in a harem? Here’s your chance to find out what it’s like. Just go with this young American explorer on her most exciting adventure — behind … Continue reading →

Posted in Front Pages, Religion | 1 Comment

Black newspaper publisher called a subversive, 1963

Posted on September 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

Notes from the political fringe on EBay.  California Eagle publisher Charlotta Bass appears on a list of ‘people who are against the John Birch Society and other patriotic organizations.’ I’m always looking for historic material on the African American papers … Continue reading →

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Dodgers disciplined for playing golf, September 13, 1958

Posted on September 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

Dodgers discipline two players Duke Snider and Clem Labine face sanctions for playing golf on game day. By Keith Thursby Times staff writer The Dodgers’ first season in Los Angeles was tough on Duke Snider. The veteran outfielder’s power numbers … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles history — noir

Posted on September 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Los Angeles Conservancy is sponsoring a one-day tour of sites titled "L.A. NOIR-chitecture, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 9. The locations have become famous in noir fiction and film and include the Formosa Cafe (James Ellroy’s "L.A. … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, books, Film, Hollywood, San Fernando Valley | 1 Comment

Los Angeles broadcaster — George Putnam

Posted on September 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

George Putnam, 1914 – 2008

Posted in broadcasting, Television | 6 Comments

From the Daily Mirror mailbox

Posted on September 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

The inbox, Williams and Walker My Sept. 7 piece in "Then and Now" on the black minstrel teams of McIntyre and Heath and Williams and Walker — based on this Daily Mirror post — drew a fair number of responses. … Continue reading →

Posted in books, Film, Hollywood, Music, Stage | 2 Comments

Los Angeles history — smog

Posted on September 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

I stumbled across a blog devoted to air pollution called Smogtown, written by Chip Jacobs and William J. Kelly, authors of a forthcoming book by the same name. Overlook, their publisher, says: "Smogtown is the story of pollution, progress, and … Continue reading →

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Times opposes recall of Los Angeles mayor, September 11, 1938

Posted on September 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times supports Mayor Shaw In a Page 1 editorial and an accompanying news story, The Times says the recall movement consists of ‘totally inexperienced reformers, political self-seekers, radicals and racketeers,’ adding: ‘It is unnecessary to burn the barn … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Current Affairs, Front Pages, Hollywood, LAPD, Sports | 3 Comments

Britain at War

Posted on September 10, 2008 by lmharnisch

Associated Press The blitz over St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, 1942 I found a wonderful feature on the Telegraph website this morning called "Britain at War." The newspaper is posting its original articles, along with a time line, photos and the … Continue reading →

Posted in @news, Current Affairs | 1 Comment

British diplomat meets with German leader, Detroit wins against Cleveland, September 10, 1938

Posted on September 10, 2008 by lmharnisch

British envoy meets Hitler in bid to avoid war Above, Britain’s Sir Nevile Henderson with Adolf Hitler. Britain tells Germany that it "will not stand aside if Czechoslovakia is attacked." Opponents denounce Bowron Greenberg hits No. 47 At left, it’s … Continue reading →

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Movie star photo mystery

Posted on September 9, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo OK, who are they? Update: This is Cary Grant and Myrna Loy from the 1935 film "Wings in the Dark," recognized by Alexa Foreman, Howard Decker and regular reader Zabadu, with Michael Ryerson correctly guessing … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Hollywood, Mystery Photo | 12 Comments

Dodger players buy homes in Compton, September 9, 1958

Posted on September 9, 2008 by lmharnisch
Posted in Dodgers, Front Pages, Sports | 2 Comments

PBS host says career women are ‘monsters,’ September 9, 1958

Posted on September 9, 2008 by lmharnisch

PBS host offers views on American women Alistair Cooke: The career woman " is a monster … the supreme escapist from the role of being a woman. I’m not talking about the working wife whose job supplements the family income. … Continue reading →

Posted in @news, broadcasting, Columnists, Film, Front Pages, Hollywood, LAPD, Parks and Recreation, Sports | 2 Comments

Former Los Angeles councilwoman in the news

Posted on September 8, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by the Los Angeles Times Ronald Reagan and City Councilwoman Rosalind Wyman, June 3, 1958. Former L.A. Councilwoman still making news The New Yorker’s Talk of the Town profiles Rosalind Wyman in the Sept. 8, 2008, issue.  Dorothy Wickenden … Continue reading →

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Accident kills children of ex-football star, Dodgers beat Cardinals, 7-5, September 8, 1958

Posted on September 8, 2008 by lmharnisch

Tragedy strikes at Big Bear Lake Lightning bolt kills two children as father and brother watch from a distance, unable to help. The family’s two-week summer vacation at the cabin in Big Bear was nearly over. Soon they would be … Continue reading →

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1920s movie star Anita Page gets her first three roles, July 8, 1928

Posted on September 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

Anita Page, who died early Saturday at the age of 98, is interviewed by The Times’ Alma Whitaker in 1928, after Page started her career with three pictures in three months. "In ‘Telling the World,’ I am rather sweet and … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Front Pages, Hollywood | 2 Comments

City attorney expects court battle to delay Dodger Stadium, September 7, 1958

Posted on September 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

City attorney sees long battle for Chavez Ravine Dodgers owner Walter O’Malley expects legal challenges to be resolved quickly and predicts stadium construction will begin in February 1959. By Keith ThursbyTimes staff writer Jeane Hoffman’s interview with Los Angeles City … Continue reading →

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Death stalks Spanish nobleman, Angels win, September 7, 1938

Posted on September 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

Roy Rogers and Smiley Burnette: happy trails! Death stalks Spanish nobleman In Miami, the the former heir to the Spanish throne dies from injuries in a car crash because he carries the hereditary disease of hemophilia. His companion, a nightclub … Continue reading →

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LA history–Nuestro Pueblo, September 7, 1938

Posted on September 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, an unusual house in the 6500 block of Monterey Road. Below, Monterey Road as shown in Google maps’ street view. California death records list a Stanton D. Fraser (1903-1974), but it’s unclear if this is the man in the … Continue reading →

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