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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

April 19, 1908

Posted on April 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Great White Fleet arrives and the hills along the coast are blackened with people who have come to view the ships. Along the crumbling cliffs near Point Fermin, 40 people plunged 20 feet down a hillside when it gave … Continue reading →

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Home of the week

Posted on April 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 19, 1908 Above, new apartments on Olympic near Albany within walking distance of the "business district." Surprisingly enough, this building is still standing. The structure lost the details of its roof line, presumably in one of the earthquakes over … Continue reading →

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April 18, 1958

Posted on April 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, note that Robin Ogle was drafted by the Dodgers as a first baseman in 1972. Below, The Times drops the nameplate for the Dodgers’ mug shots and runs a nice, deep picture of Carl Erskine … Also note the … Continue reading →

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April 18, 1938

Posted on April 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, fighting in the Holy Land … Below, jury selection is nearly concluded in the trial of Police Capt. Earle Kynette in the Harry Raymond bombing … Note the brief on the lawsuit brought by former child star Jackie Coogan … Continue reading →

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April 18, 1908

Posted on April 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, an update on the Doukhobors …   Below, the fleet is on its way! And so is Elinor Glyn! Quote of the Day: "To swear to love for life is an insult to God. Love is an emotion placed in … Continue reading →

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Mobsters, Molls and Mayhem

Posted on April 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Examiner Negatives Collection in the the Regional History Collection of USC Libraries Dodgers and the Giants, opening day at the Coliseum. William Dotson at USC’s Doheny Library sent the Daily Mirror an invitation to a reception for the … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates

Posted on April 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 17, 1958 Below, we have Paul Coates and his old pal from Palo Alto, Parkey Sharkey … But what’s this hidden in the ads for the burlesque houses? The Colony Club, Western and 149th Street, has the L.A. Dodgerettes! … Continue reading →

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April 17, 1958

Posted on April 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

Below, Dodgers over the Giants, 13-1, in San Francisco. Tomorrow is the Big Day in L.A., with a Dodger motorcade from City Hall to the Coliseum, The Times says … Police  investigate whether the late Johnny Stompanato was blackmailing Hollywood … Continue reading →

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April 17, 1938

Posted on April 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Shirley Temple, Peter Lorre and Mickey Mouse … Below, what do we have in Gothic type above the masthead? Yes, it is Easter Sunday in 1938 … At least 16 Arabs die in a fight between British troops and … Continue reading →

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Home of the week

Posted on April 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 17, 1938 Here’s a model home at 2270 Brentford Road in San Marino. Zillow says the house is still there and is valued at $975,000. I’ll try to swing by there today and get a picture of it. Email … Continue reading →

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April 17, 1908

Posted on April 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, spiritual advancement- – or the lack of it — becomes grounds for a divorce. Below, "Elephants Stampede" is a two-word headline that says: "Read me." The noise of fire engines rushing to a spectacular 5,000-gallon gasoline blaze in Riverside … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on April 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 16, 1958

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Paul Coates

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April 16, 1958

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Mystery pet photo

Posted on April 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

OK, cat lovers, who likes Siamese? Marlon Brando? Alas, no. John Wayne? Sorry, no. Clark Gable and Carole Lombard (Alexa Foreman). Absolutely right!   Los Angeles Times file photo Clark Gable and Carole Lombard at their home in Encino, March … Continue reading →

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Dodgers’ debut

Posted on April 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 16, 1958   By Keith Thursby Times Staff Writer                  After all the months of planning, negotiations and expectations, the Dodgers played their first game on the West Coast and were shut … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on April 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 15, 1958

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Paul Coates

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April 15, 1958

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April 15, 1958

Posted on April 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

Stone Age etiquette: Married women have no first names.  And I love the line about the proper way to address "trades people." Gosh, Louise Davis’ etiquette columns are turning into a guilty pleasure. Check out her advice from 1961. Husband … Continue reading →

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April 15, 1908: Accused Wife Killer Says ‘Everything Went Black’

Posted on April 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

Below, an old-fashioned lunatic–really crazy–is on trial in the killing of his ex-wife, who used to sleep with a knife under her pillow. He uses the “everything went black” defense … The Police Board appoints a committee to study scam … Continue reading →

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Pope Paul VI visits U.S.

Posted on April 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

Oct. 5, 1965 Pope Paul VI makes history with a 14-hour visit to the U.S. The Times devotes 11 pages to the pontiff, including a transcript of the pope’s remarks at the U.N. (Pages 4 and 7), a page of … Continue reading →

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