Category Archives: Columnists

Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, July 18, 1940

Posted on July 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 18, 1940: "Wonder if Hollywood marriages are called 'matches' because they burn so briefly?" Jimmie Fidler says.

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A Final Note on the Democratic National Convention

Posted on July 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

Photograph by the Los Angeles Times Pacific Telephone has pulled its equipment out of the candidates’ headquarters at the Biltmore and the cleanup crew is getting all the banners and placards off the floor of the Sports Arena. The applause … Continue reading →

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Johnson Chosen as Kennedy’s Running Mate

Posted on July 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

   July 15, 1960: What seems obvious, if not inescapable, today was a shock at the convention. A Times editorial said: "Who would have dreamed before Thursday afternoon that Lyndon Johnson would be asked to be vice presidential candidate and … Continue reading →

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Kennedy Wins!

Posted on July 14, 2010 by lmharnisch

July 14, 1960: John F. Kennedy is chosen as the presidential nominee … and The Times disapproves. "Mr. Kennedy disturbs us because he made such a desperate game of winning the nomination. It is no sin to be ambitious; the … Continue reading →

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Democrats Add Civil Rights to 1960 Platform

Posted on July 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

   Photograph by Ray Graham / Los Angeles Times Alaska delegate Helen Fischer gives Hedda Hopper a “King Crab” hat. In case anybody wondered, Hopper made sure folks knew she was a Republican! July 13, 1960: The Democrats announce their … Continue reading →

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At the Opening Gavel, Assurance and Doubt

Posted on July 12, 2010 by lmharnisch

  "Kennedy Claims 761” means Sen. John F. Kennedy (D-Mass.) says he has enough delegates to take the nomination on the first ballot, a crucial point in jockeying among the candidates.  July 12, 1960: Sen. Frank Church (D-Idaho) hammers on … Continue reading →

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Brown Endorses Kennedy

Posted on July 11, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Uncle Sam gets ready to rock with an Electro-Voice 664 Oops. July 11, 1960: Kyle Palmer responds obliquely to James Reston's column: "The boss has not disappeared nor has the machine been discarded. These we shall have with us … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, July 9, 1940

Posted on July 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

July 10, 1940: Director Norman McLeod is eating again after a severe session of food poisoning, Jimmie Fidler says.

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James Reston and the Changing of the Guard

Posted on July 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

 A self-portrait of Times cartoonist Bruce Russell. July 10, 1960: The 1960 Democratic National Convention marks an end to the era of political bosses, New York Times columnist James Reston says: "The lobby of the Biltmore Hotel is jammed at … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates and Matt Weinstock, July 9, 1960

Posted on July 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 9, 1960: Matt Weinstock takes a look at the way jurors are selected for coroner’s inquests. CONFIDENTIAL TO LUKE WARM: You can buy a dishwasher, if that's all you want. Why marry one? Abby says.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, July 9, 1940

Posted on July 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

July 9, 1940: Jimmie Fidler says: Now that Lana's shown Artie the gate,Maybe others will learn from their fateThat the gods of romanceAre denied a fair chanceWhen a marriage is based on one date!

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Matt Weinstock, July 8, 1960

Posted on July 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

July 8, 1960: Matt Weinstock visits the Democratic headquarters at the Biltmore and notices the changes at the Biltmore Bowl. CONFIDENTIAL TO "CURIOUS": A rich girl is "well-traveled" — a poor girl has 'been around.' The net result is usually … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, July 8, 1960

Posted on July 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

July 8, 1960: Paul Coates talks to organizers of a march against nuclear weapons. "This type of demonstration can reach the people, an individual's conscience, the men of authority, better than the normal channels of communications — such as writing … Continue reading →

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Kyle Palmer Analyzes the Democratic Candidates

Posted on July 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

July 8, 1960: Times Political Editor Kyle Palmer, one of the powers behind Richard Nixon’s career, takes a look at the Democrats. He finds the competition narrowing to Sens. John F. Kennedy (D-Mass.) and Lyndon Johnson (D-Texas), with the respective … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, July 7, 1960

Posted on July 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 7, 1960: Two beautiful girls walking past the Lyndon Johnson quarters in the Biltmore were asked by guards at the entrance if they'd wear Johnson buttons. They agreed, then passed out cards inviting the Johnson people to the … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, July 7, 1960

Posted on July 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 7, 1960: Paul Coates has the story of a clever scheme being used by a Long Beach con man.

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Jimmie Fidler, July 7, 1941

Posted on July 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 7, 1942: Edgar Bergen visits ailing veterans at Olive View Sanatorium but insists on no publicity, Jimmie Fidler says.  "Bergen's audience was a Negro veteran who lay at the point of death — so near the edge, in … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, July 6, 1960

Posted on July 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

July 6, 1960: Robert Sorrma, 9, is wise beyond his years, Matt Weinstock says. CONFIDENTIAL TO BILL F.: If the nickel has no 'mint mark,' it is a counterfeit, Abby says.

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, July 6, 1960

Posted on July 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

July 6, 1960: Paul Coates writes about using animals in medical experiments and the upcoming Democratic National Convention.

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Jimmie Fidler, July 6, 1940

Posted on July 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 6, 1940: “Wallace Beery will return to Jackson Hole, Wyo., on completion of his current role to supervise construction of a landing field adjoining his new hunting lodge,” Jimmie Fidler’s staff says. Also on the jump, Times reporter … Continue reading →

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