Category Archives: 1959

Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Nov. 28, 1959

Posted on November 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Mash Notes and Comment     "Dear Paul,     "You might remember me.  I'm Memphis Weed's singer friend from Hollywood.     "Memphis wrote to you once about me and the songs I recorded.  You printed his letter and then you … Continue reading →

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November 27, 1959: Hollywood’s Forgotten Genius

Posted on November 27, 2009 by lmharnisch

Jay Robinson sits in his Bel-Air mansion on Stone Canyon Road. November 27, 1959: Hollywood’s forgotten man sat on the bare floor of his empty mansion. Jay Robinson was alone with the posters of his past. Not long ago filmland … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Nov. 21, 1959

Posted on November 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

    Mash Notes and Comment     "Mr. Paul Coates, dear friend:     "About 2 1/2 months ago you called me at 12 a.m. and asked me if I could tell you who was President in 1875.     "I didn't … Continue reading →

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November 20, 1959: Paul V. Coates – Confidential File

Posted on November 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Drama in Housewife’s Life Is Fraught With I’ve come to the labored conclusion that housewives lead more interesting lives than career girls. This, I’ve done without benefit of polls or surveys.  In fact, I’ve even ignored those subtle inferences in … Continue reading →

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November 19, 1959: Paul V. Coates – Confidential File

Posted on November 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

Saga of a Guy Who Flipped From Poky “I walk alone,” the voice on the phone told me, more as an apology than as a boast.  “With me, it’s habit.  I guess I never learned any other way.” The voice … Continue reading →

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November 18, 1959: Paul V. Coates – Confidential File

Posted on November 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

As Senators Write to Indignant Taxpayers While we’re all gathered here together, in this smoke-filled room, I’d like to say a few words in behalf of politicians. They are our friends.  Behind that stodgy facade that they put up, they’ve … Continue reading →

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November 11, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on November 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

A Dog’s Life Several weeks ago Glen Shahan’s miniature schnauzer, Henry, developed a cough.  When it persisted, the veterinarian recommended that Henry’s tonsils come out.  This was done but poor Henry continued to wheeze, and the other day Glenn, ABC … Continue reading →

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Errol Flynn Dies!

Posted on October 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Olivia de Havilland and Errol Flynn in “The Adventures of Robin Hood.” Oct. 15, 1959: Errol Flynn collapses and dies in a Vancouver apartment where he had stopped for a drink. Mrs. George Caldough, who was accompanying the star … Continue reading →

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August 15, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on August 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

Note from August 2009: Devon McReynolds, the Daily Mirror’s UCLA intern, is off to Paris. Until our next intern starts in September, the Daily Mirror won’t be able to transcribe Paul Coates or Matt Weinstock. Rather than discontinue the columns, … Continue reading →

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August 15, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

Posted on August 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

Note from August 2009: Devon McReynolds, the Daily Mirror’s UCLA intern, is off to Paris. Until our next intern starts in September, the Daily Mirror won’t be able to transcribe Paul Coates or Matt Weinstock. Rather than discontinue the columns, … Continue reading →

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August 14, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

Posted on August 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

Note from August 2009: Devon McReynolds, the Daily Mirror’s UCLA intern, is off to Paris. Until our next intern starts in September, the Daily Mirror won’t be able to transcribe Paul Coates or Matt Weinstock. Rather than discontinue the columns, … Continue reading →

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August 11, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

Posted on August 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

Wait a minute, the Beats reject things like beauty contests. What’s with this? Confidential File A Gorgeous George Campaign for Nikita? Now don’t get me wrong, comrade. I’m for peace at any reasonable cost. And I definitely am in favor … Continue reading →

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August 10, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on August 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

The penalty for firing an antique broomhandle Mauser with shoulder stock: You get shot and lose one of your loafers. Space Mail Let us try to understand a weird incident that took place a few days ago at International Airport. … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates — Confidential File, August 10, 1959

Posted on August 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Confidential File Blank Contract Pops Up Again I try. Believe me, I try. At every opportunity, I warn you all of the countless pitfalls of life in these treacherous times of high-pressure merchandising. Repeatedly, I’ve written you little lectures on … Continue reading →

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July 22, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on July 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

Enforcing the Law Let us re-examine the premise, frequently developed here, that many mounted policemen seem to have been trained to the principle that the most important phase of traffic enforcement is writing the citation rather than guiding erring motorists … Continue reading →

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July 22, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

Posted on July 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

Confidential File Cops Troubled With Delusions A policeman’s lot, I’ve heard it sung, is not a happy one. And I’m inclined to agree. He’s an underpaid, overinsulted public servant who even has to make good on the bullets he uses … Continue reading →

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Chavez Ravine Revisited

Posted on May 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by George R. Fry Jr. / Los Angeles Times May 8, 1959: Councilman Edward R. Roybal meets with the Arechiga family at Curtis Street and Malvina Avenue, where they camped out in their fight against being evicted from Chavez … Continue reading →

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April 20, 1959: It’s a Woman’s World — Auto Mechanic

Posted on April 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

April 20, 1959: Meet Mrs. Roy Harper, a trained auto mechanic who helps run her husband’s auto garage, where she is apparently a service writer and specializes in carburetors. But the Los Angeles Times assures readers that she’s still ladylike … Continue reading →

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Barbie Turns 50!

Posted on March 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Note: In honor of Barbie's 50th birthday, here's Elaine Woo's obituary on Ruth Handler, the doll's creator, from 2002. Ruth Handler, Inventor of Barbie Doll, Dies at 85 Sunday April 28, 2002 By ELAINE WOO, TIMES STAFF WRITER Ruth Handler, … Continue reading →

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February 28, 1959: Ex-Teamsters Boss Sentenced to Prison; Dodger Dome?

Posted on February 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

Feb. 28, 1959: Former Teamsters President Dave Beck is sentenced to prison. In the preceding two decades, The Times frequently attacked “Dave Beckism.” Ex-Teamsters Boss Dave Beck Dead at 99 JOHN BALZAR TIMES STAFF WRITER 28 December 1993 Dave Beck, … Continue reading →

Posted in 1959, Architecture, Dodgers, Downtown, Front Pages, Obituaries, Sports | 3 Comments