Category Archives: Columnists

August 17, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on August 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Matt Weinstock is on vacation.

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August 17, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

Posted on August 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Note from 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, we’ll … 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 14, 1959: Matt Weinstock

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 13, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on August 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

Splash! When visitors wonder why Jim Wallin, Arcadia planning commissioner, has no diving board for his swimming pool, he tells them about his big impulsive moment. Not long ago a nephew from out of state, a husky lad of 21, … Continue reading →

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August 13, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

Posted on August 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

August 13, 1959: Did Miss Japan have plastic surgery?  Confidential File Here’s How to Con Yourself on Failure She was a pretty little girl with natural blond hair and baby-blue eyes with stars in them. Like a lot of other … Continue reading →

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L.A. Welcomes Astronauts; Plane Buzzes Dodger Stadium

Posted on August 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 13, 1969: Linda Mathews on college students' problems in getting loans, Ken Reich on a salute to the Apollo 11 astronauts, Dial Torgerson on the Tate killings and Lee Dye on the slaying of William Lennon, father of the … Continue reading →

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August 12, 1959: Matt Weinstock

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August 12, 1959: “People said it was just a whim — that they couldn’t understand why a young girl wanted to study law — that it would all go to waste — that I’d just spend time and money and … Continue reading →

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August 12, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

Posted on August 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

August 12, 1959: One man is killed and six are injured in the collapse of a bridge being built over the Pacific Electric tracks on Charlotte Street north of the San Bernardino Freeway near Soto Street. Confidential File Heer Iz … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Aug. 11, 1959

Posted on August 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

Right Turns Only Someone is always giving someone a plaque or a scroll for extraordinary conduct or service and this is to suggest that a medal or trophy be struck for Gregor Piatigorsky. But not for playing the cello, at … 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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Nixon Quits!

Posted on August 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 9, 1974, Paul Conrad on Richard Nixon's resignation. Nixon's resignation comes at an interesting time for the Daily Mirror because we're gearing up for the 1960 presidential race, awkwardly putting the end of the story before the beginning. … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Aug. 8, 1959

Posted on August 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

Mushroom Trouble For some unknown reason this has been a big year for Lapiota morgani, the poisonous plant resembling the mushroom, which grows on lawns and in shaded places. As a result, about a dozen persons, more than in preceding … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates — Confidential File, Aug. 8, 1959

Posted on August 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

Confidential File Mash Notes and Comments (Press Release) “COOK’S MUSICAL NOTES, by Ira Cook: “If you’re statistically-minded about your music, just tune to the Ira Cook Show on KMPC, and we’ll keep you posted on the progress of the never … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Aug. 7, 1959

Posted on August 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

Disturbed Jalopy A tired old car died suddenly Tuesday while stopped for the signal on Olympic Blvd. at Georgia St. It was first in line in the center lane with the blinkers flashing for a left turn. The driver tried … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates — Confidential File, Aug. 7, 1959

Posted on August 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

Confidential File This May Make You Really Flip Fedora One of the more humiliating aspects of my personality is that I am hopelessly under the influence of advertising slogans. The persuasive power of Madison Avenue guides my destiny and shatters … Continue reading →

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