Category Archives: Columnists

Matt Weinstock, July 26, 1960

Posted on July 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

July 26, 1960: Is the standing ovation really necessary? Most of the time, it’s not, Matt Weinstock says. CONFIDENTIAL TO SORRY SARI: Next time a fellow asks you up to see his etchings, skip the art and look for the … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, July 26, 1940

Posted on July 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Tom Treanor, who died covering World War II for The Times, files a report from Portugal on trying to interview the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. July 26, 1940: Jimmie Fidler says “The Marx Brothers and MGM are tiffing, … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, July 25, 1960

Posted on July 25, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 25, 1960: The Mirror overhauls its comics lineup and layout, introducing Johnny Hart’s “B.C.,” Cal Alley’s “The Ryatts” and Bill Hoest’s “My Son John.” Gone are “Priscilla’s Pop,” “Out Our Way” “Day Shift” and “Earth People.” Coming up … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates Is on Vacation

Posted on July 25, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Paul Coates is on vacation until Aug. 8.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, July 24, 1940

Posted on July 24, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 24, 1940: Jimmie Fidler asks, “Wot's this about Marjorie Rambeau getting out of hand on ‘Tugboat Annie Returns’ and Warner Bros. mulling discontinuation of plans to make an ‘Annie’ series?

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Paul Coates and Matt Weinstock, July 23, 1960

Posted on July 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

   July 23, 1960: A redhead (why is it always redheads?) beats a traffic ticket … The Democrats need a good song and the Republicans draft campaign “blanks.” CONFIDENTIAL TO ED: If you are willing to admit you are all … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, July 23, 1940

Posted on July 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 23, 1940: “Come to think about it, I've never heard Joan Crawford make a catty remark about anyone,” Jimmie Fidler says.

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Matt Weinstock, July 22, 1960

Posted on July 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 22, 1960: Does “earthquake weather” actually exist? Matt Weinstock has the answer. CONFIDENTIAL TO MOREY: When a man plays poker, the only one who is SURE to "clean up" is the host's wife, Abby says.

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, July 22, 1960

Posted on July 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 22, 1960: Paul Coates takes a look at President Eisenhower's golf game, writes a follow-up on a peace march and muses on staggered work shifts to ease rush-hour traffic.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, July 22, 1940

Posted on July 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 22, 1940: “If Los Angeles police want to cut down on traffic hazards they'd better do something about the shorts our glamour girls are parading, Jimmie Fidler says.

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Matt Weinstock, July 21, 1960

Posted on July 21, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 21, 1960: About that monorail – Matt Weinstock reports on some unusual ideas for mass transportation.  CONFIDENTIAL TO “TEMPTED”: The best reason for doing the right thing today is tomorrow, Abby says.

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, July 21, 1960

Posted on July 21, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 21, 1960: Paul Coates writes about taking his son to the Democratic National Convention. “It’s a gyp,” the young man says afterward.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, July 21, 1941

Posted on July 21, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 21, 1941: WARNERS' "MALTESE FALCON" SET AT A GLANCE: Mary Astor "blowing" her lines when the assistant director informs her that hubby Manuel del Campo (now with the RCAF) is long distancing … Gladys George: "Now I know … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, July 20, 1960

Posted on July 20, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 20, 1960: Speaking at a meeting of property tax protesters, one Brentwood homeowner said: "My assessed valuation has been increased 179 3/4%. My taxes will now be more than my mortgage payments. I think we should protest on … Continue reading →

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It’s in the Cards

Posted on July 20, 2010 by lmharnisch

July 20, 1960: For the longest time I’ve been thinking that I have ignored the bridge fans among the Daily Mirror's readers. Here’s a syndicated column by Alfred Sheinwold (d. 1997), which debuted in The Times in 1958. Sheinwold's columns weren't … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, July 19, 1960

Posted on July 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 19, 1960: Why is it so hard to get okra in Los Angeles? Maybe it’s because it was all sold to the Southern Democrats in town for the convention, or at least that’s the story grocer George Nakaumra … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, July 19, 1960

Posted on July 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 19, 1960: Paul Coates talks to Father Dismas Clark, founder of Dismas House in St. Louis, a halfway house for ex-convicts. "Christ himself is an ex-convict," Dismas says. "Square people don't like to hear that."  

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, July 19, 1940

Posted on July 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Another column by Tom Treanor, who was killed covering World War II for The Times. July 19, 1940: “Are Merle Oberon and Alexander Korda growing tired of it all?” Jimmie Fidler asks.

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Matt Weinstock, July 18, 1960

Posted on July 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 18, 1960: A woman starts receives harassing phone calls after writing a letter to a newspaper suggesting: "Our present reliance upon military force be replaced with an all-out support for the development of the institutions of peace, such … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, July 18, 1960

Posted on July 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 18, 1960: What if a U-2 pilot crashed while spying on Texas? Paul Coates speculates on the diplomatic implications….

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