Category Archives: Columnists

Paul Coates, Jan. 24, 1961

Posted on January 24, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 24, 1961: Paul Coates uses the kidnapping and death of Rose Marie Riddle, 6, to explore the story of another young victim of a child molester.

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 23, 1961

Posted on January 23, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 23, 1961: A requisition for a book titled "The Bride Stripped Bare" came into the county museum accounting office and Margaret Hooker, a little uneasy, checked with Dorothy Martin of the museum reference library, who had … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates, Jan. 23, 1961

Posted on January 23, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 23, 1961: If brewers are developing instant beer, can “instant writers” be far behind, Paul Coates asks.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 23, 1941

Posted on January 23, 2011 by lmharnisch

           Jan. 23, 1941: Tom Treanor sums up his experiences in Europe with thoughts on reporting and censorship. “The assumption that great untold stories are lying around in Europe like gold nuggets on the sidewalk is … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 22, 1941

Posted on January 22, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Jan. 22, 1941: Times reporter Tom Treanor, who was killed covering World War II, files the last in his series of columns from Europe before heading to Los Angeles. “And now at last goodbye to Europe, … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates and Matt Weinstock, Jan. 21, 1961

Posted on January 21, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 21, 1961: Paul Coates has a terrific item on a radio announcer whose life fell apart after he  lost his job because the station went to rock ‘n’ roll. Charley used to patronize a place on … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 21, 1941

Posted on January 21, 2011 by lmharnisch

           Jan. 21, 1941: In these confused and tortured times when democracy seems floundering in a swamp of its own failings we hear too often the defeatist cry that we must have Fascism to fight Fascism. … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 20, 1961

Posted on January 20, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 20, 1961: Matt Weinstock has an item on fiberglass coffins and mentions “You Haven’t Lived Until You’ve Died in L.A.,” a song from the hapless 1951 musical revue co-authored by Larry Gelbart that used the name … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates, Jan. 20, 1961

Posted on January 20, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 20, 1961: Paul Coates has one of those columns that only he can write. It’s about Dr. Tom Dooley. I won’t say too much except to encourage you to read it. You won’t be disappointed.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 20, 1941

Posted on January 20, 2011 by lmharnisch

           Jan. 20, 1941: Comparisons may be odious but today I'm thinking about the contrasting fortunes of two actors who were great stars way back yonder in the '20s. Both had armies of devoted fans and … Continue reading →

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Town Called Hollywood, Jan. 19, 1941

Posted on January 19, 2011 by lmharnisch

           Jan. 19, 1941: The Times Philip K. Scheuer describes watching Bing Crosby record “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square” and rehearsal for a dance scene in “Ziegfeld Girl.” Times reporter Tom Treanor and his entourage … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 18, 1961

Posted on January 18, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 18, 1961: Marcel Marceau, the pantomimist, likes flying but always travels by train — because people in the club car are such wonderful subjects to satirize, Matt Weinstock says.  DEAR ABBY: We need your advice. We … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates, Jan. 18, 1961

Posted on January 18, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 18, 1961: Paul Coates has an update on the Cat Ladies of Glendale!  ALSO The Cat Ladies of Glendale on the Daily MirrorAnd here

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 18, 1941

Posted on January 18, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Jan. 18, 1941: There isn't a critic or group of critics in the world who can sit in a deserted projection room and call 'em good or bad, Jimmie Fidler says.  Times reporter Tom Treanor is … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 17, 1961

Posted on January 17, 2011 by lmharnisch

    Jan. 17, 1961: Matt Weinstock reports on the number of people bitten by animals in December: dogs (922); cats (153); monkeys (20); hamsters (18); rats (13); rabbits (11); squirrels (6); skunks (1); ocelot (1); opossum (1); chimpanzee (1); … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates, Jan. 17, 1961

Posted on January 17, 2011 by lmharnisch

    Jan. 17, 1961: The new issue of Playboy has an article by J. Paul Getty on how to be a successful businessman (his advice: be a nonconformist) and Paul Coates examines his own lifestyle to see whether he … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 17, 1941

Posted on January 17, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Jan. 17, 1941: Times reporter Tom Treanor, who was killed covering World War II, is back in Los Angeles, but continues to file updates on his trip from Turin, Italy, to Lisbon, Portugal. His party has … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 16, 1961

Posted on January 16, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Jan. 16, 1961: More Mexicans are expected to cross the border for farm work this year, the Labor Department says. Matt Weinstock has an amusing item about a pool player and his wife … and an … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates, Jan. 16, 1961

Posted on January 16, 2011 by lmharnisch

Jan. 16, 1961: Paul Coates has a first-rate interview with a man he calls Gramps, a man in his 70s who has been a drug addict for most of his life.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 16, 1941

Posted on January 16, 2011 by lmharnisch

Jan. 16, 1941: Tom Treanor has returned to Los Angeles, but The Times is continuing to publish his stories about Europe. In this column, he writes about his trek from Turin, Italy, to Lisbon, Portugal, with a traveling circus.The initials … Continue reading →

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