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Matt Weinstock

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April 14, 1958

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Paul Coates

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April 14, 1958

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Mystery photo

Posted on April 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

OK, who are they? Jean Gabin is the guy. (Alexa Foreman) Right. He’s the easy one. Frances Fisher? Sorry, no. Paulette Goddard? Alas, not. Marlene Dietrich? Unfortunately, no. Frances Farmer? Sorry, no. Gloria Grahame? Alas, not. Jane Greer? Sorry, no. … Continue reading →

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April 14, 1958

Posted on April 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, the Dodgers get a champagne welcome from Lawrence Welk at the Aragon Ballroom. Below, can it really be 50 years since Van Cliburn won the Tchaikovsky piano competition?  And in case you’re wondering: Liu Shi-kun and Lev Vlasenko tied … Continue reading →

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April 14, 1938

Posted on April 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, as the darkness of the Nazis spreads across Europe, Jews in Los Angeles prepare to celebrate Passover. Below, attorneys for the three defendants in the Harry Raymond bombing are reportedly at odds over Police Capt. Earle Kynette’s ploy of … Continue reading →

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April 14, 1908

Posted on April 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, stock up at Jevne’s. Below, Alexander Parquett, a plasterer from Maine, wasn’t expected to live after he fractured his skull in a two-story fall at the Masonic Temple under construction at Figueroa and Pico. But he pulled through, at … Continue reading →

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Know your Dodgers

Posted on April 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 13, 1958

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April 13, 1958

Posted on April 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

KNOB-FM (103.1) went on the air in August 1957 as the world’s first all-jazz station under the ownership of Sleepy Stein, The Times said. According to an Aug. 18, 1957, story by Don Page, the station had received permission to … Continue reading →

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The comics

Posted on April 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 13, 1958 Yes, kids, someday soon we earthlings will be mining the moon. Email me

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Modern makeover

Posted on April 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 13, 1958 The Professional Building gets an overhaul, mostly a facade and new elevators that don’t require an operator.  It was later torn down and was a parking lot for many years. I didn’t know until now that this … Continue reading →

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April 13, 1938

Posted on April 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, the Jewish community of Vienna struggles to survive under the Nazis. Below, the trial of Police Capt. Earle Kynette begins in the Harry Raymond bombing and Kynette arrives in court having transformed his appearance … Former City Atty. Erwin … Continue reading →

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April 13, 1908: Dr. Hoffman’s Nerve Syrup Cures ‘Fits’

Posted on April 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, wouldn’t it be fun to know what exactly is in Dr. Hoffman’s Nerve Syrup? Below, the sad tale of a woman believed to be Mrs. W.I. Roberts, who died after collapsing in line at the Pacific Electric Depot, 6th … Continue reading →

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April 11, 1958: Johnny Stompanato inquest

Posted on April 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 11, 1958 Los Angeles Note: This is an encore post from 2008. The Mirror published excerpts of the coroner’s inquest in the death of Johnny Stompanato. Several crucial paragraphs about the stabbing are, unfortunately, illegible in my scan of … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on April 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 12, 1958  

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Paul Coates

Posted on April 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 12, 1958

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April 12, 1938

Posted on April 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Yiddish theater in Los Angeles! Below, the Harry Raymond bombing case is about to go to trial. Prosecutors say they plan to seek the death penalty … The bishop of Los Angeles has a Holy Week message on the … Continue reading →

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April 12, 1908

Posted on April 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

Who do you suppose is lounging in this hammock? Certainly not the poor lady doing the housework, below. This article isn't terribly legible, but the housekeeping tips are worth the eyestrain. I'm not sure I'll be hanging my Kasmhiri Kashans … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on April 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 11, 1958

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Paul Coates

Posted on April 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 11, 1958

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Know your Dodgers

Posted on April 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 11, 1958

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