Category Archives: Columnists

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

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August 17, 1959: Paul Coates has the story of a judge and a defendant charged with public intoxication who insisted on pleading not guilty and demanding a jury trial. Continue reading →

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August 16, 1940: Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood

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August 16, 1940: Joan Crawford is thinking about adopting a second child as a companion for her first, Jimmie Fidler says. Continue reading →

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August 15, 1959: Matt Weinstock

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August 15, 1959: The Fern Dell rumors are true. A fountain really dispenses spring water, Matt Weinstock says. Do tomatoes belong on hamburgers? Readers share opinions. Continue reading →

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

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August 15, 1959: A letter writer asks Paul Coates why adults are so mean about teen idols — like Kookie! A letter writer asks Dear Abby why she always sticks up for women. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, August 15, 1944

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August 15, 1944: Clark Gable tells Louella Parsons that he saw so much death and suffering overseas that he may never make another movie unless it’s “off the beaten path.” Horoscope for Leo: Vibrations are favorable … your keyword is POWER. Continue reading →

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August 14, 1959: Matt Weinstock

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August 19, 1959: Matt Weinstock writes about an oil company that solicited residents, in this case Brentwood Country Club members, for rights to slant drill for oil in Santa Monica from a 40-acre site on the country club. Continue reading →

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

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August 14, 1959: Paul Coates writes about a recent encounter with the Queen’s Guards. Dear Abby answers the questions: How do you forget a boy when you know he is no good? Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, August 14, 1944

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August 14, 1944: Louella Parsons says she’s never seen Joan Fontaine so happy. Horoscope for Leo: Planetary rays beneficent. Continue reading →

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August 13, 1959: Matt Weinstock

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August 13, 1959: Matt Weinstock has the story of what to do about a diving enthusiast who keeps showing off. Dear Abby: What do I do about a great-aunt who insists on talking to the TV? Continue reading →

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

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August 13, 1959: A beauty contest winner comes to Hollywood, gets a job — then drops out and joins the Beats in Venice, Paul Coates writes. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, August 13, 1944

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August 13, 1944: Michael Curtiz is one of the few people in the world allowed to address Louella Parsons as “Lolly.” Continue reading →

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August 12, 1959: Matt Weinstock

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August 12, 1959: Trying to talk to Soviet performers visiting L.A. is a challenge, Matt Weinstock says. Continue reading →

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

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August 12, 1959: A retired teacher has an idea for a simplified spelling system, Paul Coates writes. And Dear Abby has advice about the widower who buries his wife on Monday and asks for a date on Saturday. Continue reading →

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August 12, 1944, in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons

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August 12, 1944: Laird Cregar had a change of heart after going on eight weeks suspension, Louella Parsons says. Horoscope for Leo: Much depends upon your disposition, cheery manner. Continue reading →

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August 11, 1959: Matt Weinstock

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August 11, 1959: When driving, cellist Gregor Piatigorsky only takes right turns and refuses to make a left, Matt Weinstock says. Continue reading →

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

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August 11, 1959: Paul Coates wonders how Madison Avenue would change Nikita Khrushchev’s image as the Soviet leader is about to visit the U.S. Continue reading →

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August 11, 1941: Van Nuys Plane Crash Kills 2

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August 11, 1941: Two men are killed when their plane goes into a spin during a flying lesson and crashes into a bean field. Plus Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood. Continue reading →

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August 10, 1959: Matt Weinstock

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August 10, 1959: Mail from outer space? Matt Weinstock has the story. Continue reading →

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

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August 10, 1959: Paul Coates on the dangers of signing a blank contract. And Dear Abby has the case of the road-tripping husband. Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Aug. 9, 1960

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August 9, 1960: Matt Weinstock writes about a story that was told at the farewell party for Paul Weeks (d. 2007), who was leaving to become the Mirror’s Washington correspondent. Continue reading →

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