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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

Found on EBay

Posted on February 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s a postcard of the Chalon Restaurant, 1455 W. Manchester, a business that appeared in a 1955 Times story about fines that were imposed for smog violations. The restaurant was cited for operating an incinerator after a permit had been … Continue reading →

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My new favorite thing

Posted on February 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Pacific Electric map, 1925, from the Dorothy Peyton Gray Transportation Library. Daily Mirror regulars will recall that I often say the transportation plans done over the last century for Los Angeles would fill a library. OK, I found the … Continue reading →

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Feb. 23, 1958

Posted on February 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

A couple of new drinking buddies decide to go joyriding in an airplane–and run out of gas … Former President Truman blames Republicans for the weak economy … President Eisenhower’s vacation plans draw questions–and controversy … Turmoil in the Mideast … Continue reading →

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Feb. 23, 1958

Posted on February 23, 2008 by lmharnisch
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Feb. 23, 1938 — Editorial: U.S. Doesn’t Need Anti-Lynching Law

Posted on February 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

As noted elsewhere, I usually don’t republish editorials because they are often outdated and are frequently embarrassing. This one is an especially good example. The Times takes the position that the nation doesn’t need a federal anti-lynching law. Speaking of … Continue reading →

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House of the week

Posted on February 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

Feb. 23, 1908Los Angeles The neighborhood of Kingsley Drive and Wilshire Boulevard is all commercial buildings now, but here’s an example what was there 100 years ago:

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The comics

Posted on February 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

Feb. 23, 1908Los Angeles It’s Sunday in 1908, and The Times publishes its weekend features, including the comics. Here’s "Buster Brown" one of the most prominent strips of the era. It featured young Buster, who loved to play practical jokes, … Continue reading →

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Feb. 23, 1908

Posted on February 22, 2008 by lmharnisch
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Matt Weinstock

Posted on February 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

        Feb. 22, 1958 There has been quite a literary lament lately to the effect that youngsters today don’t have as much fun as kids used to. Of course, the lament comes from those who have reached … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates

Posted on February 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

Feb. 22, 1958 A hungry man is an angry man. He has no patience with puttering systems of bureaucracy. And today, judging from the state unemployment reports, there are about 150,000 impatient men in Los Angeles. Men and women, I … Continue reading →

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Judith Mae Andersen

Posted on February 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

I was 7 1/2 at the time of Judith Mae Andersen’s murder, and living on the South Side of Chicago.  I remember the adults being very upset, this murder following the murders of the Grimes sisters and the Schuessler/Peterson boys. … Continue reading →

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Feb. 22, 1958

Posted on February 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

One of the footnotes to the L. Ewing Scott case: An attempt to obtain body parts that would be passed off as the remains of Evelyn Scott. Email me

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Raymond bombing

Posted on February 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

Feb. 22, 1938Los Angeles Earle Kynette is stuck in jail … Gen. Otis’ aide-de-camp dies … The Iowa picnic, right out of Raymond Chandler … The city celebrates Washington’s birthday … And Aline Barnsdall sues for the return of some … Continue reading →

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Feb. 22, 1938

Posted on February 22, 2008 by lmharnisch
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Feb. 22, 1908

Posted on February 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

Estelle Corwell swoons as she is found not guilty in the killing of George T. Bennett … Los Angeles prepares for a huge influx of Eastern tourists, due in part to discounted railroad fares and a severe winter …  And … Continue reading →

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Feb. 22, 1888

Posted on February 21, 2008 by lmharnisch
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Preservation news

Posted on February 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

According to a note from the L.A. Conservancy’s Modern Committee, Bob’s Big Boy is interested in rebuilding the Johnie’s Broiler, 7447 Firestone Blvd., in Downey that was partially destroyed in an illegal demolition. On Tuesday at 7 p.m., the committee … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on February 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

Feb. 21, 1958 In addition to their other credentials, newspaper photographers must now carry letters signed by Police Chief William H. Parker authorizing them to listen to police radio calls. With the understanding, that is, that they will use these … Continue reading →

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Feb. 21, 1958

Posted on February 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

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Feb. 21, 1938

Posted on February 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

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