Category Archives: art and artists

Matt Weinstock, June 20, 1960

Posted on June 20, 2010 by lmharnisch

June 20, 1960: Those wags on the Mirror copy desk come up with an ad campaign to give vultures a positive image … And Abby has advice for a young woman who’s crazy about Ernie, but would like his constant … Continue reading →

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Governor Bans Fourth of July Prizefight

Posted on June 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 19, 1910: The Times publishes an editorial cartoon by Albert Jean Taylor praising Gov. James Gillett’s ban on the Fourth of July fight between Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries, which was to be held in San Francisco. … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 13, 1940

Posted on June 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

The Times publishes a map by Charles Owens showing the battle for Paris. June 13, 1940: “Joan Crawford's nursery for her newly adopted baby is equipped with a sound system so acute the tot's breathing can be heard in Joan's … Continue reading →

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On the Frontiers of Medicine, June 13, 1960

Posted on June 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

June 13, 1960: The gist of Bruce Russell’s cartoon seems to be that speeding is bad. Either that or driving through a huge skull is dangerous. On the jump, bone marrow injections offer hope for cancer patients, and TV viewers … Continue reading →

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Major Crimes Decline, LAPD Says

Posted on June 12, 2010 by lmharnisch

  “I’m No Good … No Good … No Good!” June 12, 1960: The LAPD, which has kept detailed statistics for decades, finds that major crimes declined 5.7% in 1959 after a three-year increase. Of the 3,124 people who applied … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 11, 1940

Posted on June 11, 2010 by lmharnisch

  A map by Charles Owens shows the fighting in France. June 11, 1940: “Why don't they give more romantic roles to Humphrey Bogart?” Jimmie Fidler asks.

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Architect Submits Plan for New City Hall

Posted on June 11, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 11, 1910: If this building looks unfamiliar it’s because it never left the drawing board. This is a proposal by Lyman Farwell for a new City Hall to be built on the Temple Block at Spring and Main … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, June 10, 1960

Posted on June 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 10, 1960: One of Matt Weinstock’s readers pleads for understanding of rattlesnakes. They’re not a menace to humanity, they are just misunderstood. Why does a woman say she's been shopping when she hasn't bought anything? Abby has the … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, June 9, 1960

Posted on June 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

June 9, 1960: Matt Weinstock has an entertaining item about the late Boris Pasternak and the publication of a certain poem. CONFIDENTIAL TO BERGIE: True confession may be good for the soul — but it's usually bad for the heel. … Continue reading →

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Death of a Mad Dog

Posted on June 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

  The dealer says this Arts and Crafts furniture will last for a century, June 8, 1910: A Wyoming rancher tracks down and kills a wolf nicknamed “One Toe,” a notorious killer of cattle that was too wary for traps … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, June 7, 1960

Posted on June 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 7, 1960: Matt Weinstock says people should stop hoarding their newly designed Lincoln pennies. The “oF” on the back isn’t an error. It’s intentional. A writer asks Abby, “Can a man LOVE his wife and BE IN LOVE … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 7, 1940

Posted on June 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

  The Times publishes another war map by Charles Owens. June 7, 1940: “Hollywood After Dark: Dorothy Lamour calmly changing stockings at her table in the Del Mar dining room while strong men wilted,” Jimmie Fidler says.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 6, 1940

Posted on June 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Another war map by Charles Owens! June 6, 1940 — Jimmie Fidler has a little story that begins: “Franz Waxman, the composer who scored 'Rebecca,' has a newly acquired Chihuahua pooch.”

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Matt Weinstock, June 2, 1960

Posted on June 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 2, 1960: Matt Weinstock tells the story of Los Angeles reporter Jack Emmit, whose career ended up on skid row. CONFIDENTIAL TO 'HAD IT': Any husband who will lock his 25-year-old, attractive, immaculate, affectionate wife out of the … Continue reading →

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Fantasia!

Posted on June 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 2, 1980: Yes, young persons, “Fantasia” came back in 1980 as a “head film” (note the smoke and mushrooms).  In 1982, in an attempt to improve the audio quality, Disney had a pickup orchestra and conductor/composer Irwin “Chitty … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, June 1, 1960

Posted on June 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

June 1, 1960: Los Angeles’ parking lot valets are getting out of hand, Matt Weinstock says. On the jump,  Abby has advice for a 17-year-old girl who is worried that she has “stunted her growth” because when she was younger, … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, May 27, 1960

Posted on May 27, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 27, 1960: Matt Weinstock talks about the marriage of two ideas: advertising and satellites orbiting the Earth. CONFIDENTIAL TO "MRS. FORGET ME NOT": If your religion permits it, visit your PLANNED PARENTHOOD CENTER. They will give you full … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, May 27, 1940

Posted on May 27, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Charles Owens draws a full-page map of Nazi targets in England. May 27, 1940: “Jane Withers, newest bowling addict, knocked off 145 pins her first game,” Jimmie Fidler says.

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Matt Weinstock, May 26, 1960

Posted on May 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 26, 1960: Watch out for the bus home from Hollywood Park, which takes the long way to Glendale, Matt Weinstock says.  CONFIDENTIAL TO JENNIE: Of course, the "circumstances" are important, but I would say that a man who … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, May 25, 1940

Posted on May 25, 2010 by lmharnisch

May 25, 1940: On the jump, Jimmie Fidler explains Joan Crawford’s mysterious trips to New York.

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