Category Archives: Columnists

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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Matt Weinstock

Posted on February 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

Feb. 20, 1958 The case of Tom Garrett, 21, who was denied his $40 weekly unemployment compensation because he was detained for 24 hours at gunpoint by two criminals and therefore was not "available for work," rang a bell for … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates

Posted on February 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

Feb. 20, 1958 I may not be much of a bear around the house, but as a journalist, I’m fearless. I give you All the News That’s Fit to Print. I am an Independent Newspaperman For All the People, the … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on February 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

Feb. 19, 1958 Popular music can be a fragile commodity. good tunes die at birth if they don’t have popular appeal, whatever that is. Bad ones make the top 80 without a hitch if the right guy with a guitar … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates

Posted on February 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

Feb. 19, 1958 May 14, 1954–Three workers were critically burned in a foundry explosion at 1651 S. Compton Ave., Compton, late today. The men, whose bodies were turned into flaming torches when a pot of molten magnesium exploded, were rushed … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates

Posted on February 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

Feb. 14, 1958 My very able assistant, name of Charlie, actually isn’t very able. In fact, at times, he’s rather unable. But it doesn’t really bother me. First, because the kid listens attentively every time I explain his mistakes to … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates

Posted on February 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

Feb. 12, 1958 Graduation is supposed to be a pretty happy time. But for the father of one graduate in this town, matters aren’t too cheerful at the moment. The man is of above-average income, and he and his wife … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on February 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

Feb. 11, 1958 The owner of a tavern in San Fernando Valley advertised last week for a cocktail waitress. He is still staggered by the results. And not precisely the way you might think. The pretty girls came flocking–as many … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates

Posted on February 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

Feb. 11, 1958 Berl Biggs gave himself up last night. He was a little confused as to why, but the important thing was–as he told me–"If I’m inside, doing time, I won’t be bothering nobody." He called me at my … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates

Posted on February 8, 2008 by lmharnisch

Feb. 8, 1958 "Paul, I am in financial difficulties. The proffeser gave me a job one day–the best he could do. "My wife just brought me two big beef sandwitches. A friend of mine who works in a restaurant gave … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on February 6, 2008 by lmharnisch

Feb. 6, 1958 It isn’t customary for a fireman to play policeman but William L. Smith of Rescue Co. 3 decided recently that something had to be done about whoever pulled 30 fire alarm boxes in the Bunker Hill area … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates

Posted on February 6, 2008 by lmharnisch

Feb. 6, 1958 I received a phone call last night, sheriff. A man asked me to pass a message along to you. My caller was Raymond McCafferty of Whittier. Maybe you remember the name. He’s the father of one of … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on February 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

Feb. 5, 1958 AROUND TOWN–Naughty youngsters are filling paper bags with water and putting them in the seats of sports cars parked near KTLA. When the owners get in their cars in the dark, squish … Note of anachronism: A … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates

Posted on February 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

Feb. 5, 1958 In a few days, Albert Bigelow goes to sea again. And if–as it’s feared–he doesn’t return, there will be those who’ll say it figured. They’ll say that the sea was his destiny. In a way, they’ll be … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on February 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

Feb. 4, 1958 Everyone is out to make an extra buck but sometimes opportunity knocks so hard it takes a man off his feet. As in the case of a mail pitch received by E. Hewe of Pasadena from a … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates

Posted on February 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

Feb. 4, 1958 Mrs. Shannon is not against progress. Her argument is not with the achievement itself. It’s with the method employed to reach it. She phoned me last night with her story. "I live at 16200 Gilmore St. in … Continue reading →

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Feb. 1, 1938

Posted on February 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Harry Raymond undergoes surgery to remove more bomb fragments … Times columnist E.V. Durling, an institution of the 1930s, urges restraint in deciding whether the LAPD was involved in the Raymond case   … Sheriff Eugene Biscailuz poses for … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on January 31, 2008 by lmharnisch

Jan. 31, 1958 It is generally conceded that newspapermen have an infinite capacity for nonchalance, irreverence and wryness. No one is sure why. Maybe it’s the interesting people they don’t meet. Anyway, several reporters were reminiscing the other day and … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on January 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

Jan. 30, 1958 As all dedicated students of trivia know, it’s the little things, not the big ones, that irritate and arouse people. At the moment, the mail is littered with derogatory comments about the proposal, presented at the recent … Continue reading →

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January 30, 1958: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

Posted on January 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

January 30, 1958 Memphis Harry Lee Ward, Hollywood’s oldest newsboy and foremost collector of literary works, once made the observation to me that: “Parkey Sharkey is far more literary than you are, sir.” It wasn’t a comment meant to degrade … Continue reading →

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