Category Archives: Columnists

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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Matt Weinstock, July 5, 1960

Posted on July 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 5, 1960: Brentwood homeowners are fighting property tax increases, Matt Weinstock says. CONFIDENTIAL TO 'LOSING THE BATTLE': You signed yourself appropriately. A man has been known to divorce his wife — but he has never been known to … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates, Confidential File, July 5, 1960

Posted on July 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 5, 1960: I have to hand it to Paul Coates. For this column, he tries to beat an 80-year-old con woman at her own game. Here’s his Jan. 28, 1960, piece about her. Notice the Page 1 story … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, July 5, 1940

Posted on July 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

Charles H. Owens does another dazzling war map for The Times. July 5, 1940: “Helene Whitney is trying to organize her actress-pals for a half-in-fun, half-serious treasure hunt in New Mexico, where she's been informed there's gold,” Jimmie Fidler says.

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Matt Weinstock, July 4, 1960

Posted on July 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 4, 1960: Matt Weinstock takes a drive up the 101 and remembers when it was called Roosevelt Highway. "There is precious little advice (but much sympathy) for a 21-year-old girl who has three babies and a 22-year-old husband … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates, Confidential File – July 4, 1960

Posted on July 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 4, 1960: Paul Coates has an amusing story about the British forces. I won’t spoil it. You’ll just have to read it for yourself.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, July 4, 1940

Posted on July 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Meet Tom Treanor, who died covering World War II for The Times. July 4, 1940: "Is that a disillusioned expression adorning Lana Turner's kissable lips?" Jimmie Fidler says.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, July 3, 1940

Posted on July 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

    July 3, 1940: "Radio war coverage has been tops, but still can't compete with newspapers in 'telling all,' " Jimmie Fidler says.

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Covering Hollywood in the Days of Hedda and Louella

Posted on July 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Hey, remember “Brubaker?” July 3, 1980: For its 52nd anniversary, the Hollywood Women’s Press Club takes a look at the evolution of covering the entertainment industry.  “We did not write scandal," says Harriet Parsons, daughter of columnist Louella Parsons. … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates and Matt Weinstock, July 2, 1960

Posted on July 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

July 2, 1960: It’s Saturday (in 1960) which means Paul Coates, Matt Weinstock and Abby are all on the same page!

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, July 2, 1940

Posted on July 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Hungarian troops at the Rumanian border. July 2, 1940: Jimmy (Date 'Em All) Stewart is a whiz on the accordion, Jimmie Fidler says.

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Matt Weinstock, July 1, 1960

Posted on July 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 1, 1960: Matt Weinstock visits the Monet exhibit at the Los Angeles County Museum. It’s the most popular show since the Van Gogh exhibit in 1957.  CONFIDENTIAL TO KAREN: A smart girl doesn't show her hand until she's … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, July 1, 1960

Posted on July 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

July 1, 1960: Paul Coates has the love letters of sex strangler Donald Kinman.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, July 1, 1940

Posted on July 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 1, 1940: “Looks like Vic McLaglen must face fire before the Screen Actors Guild for beating up a producer's kin on the 'Pago Pago' location,” Jimmie Fidler says.

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Matt Weinstock, June 30, 1960

Posted on June 30, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 30, 1960: Matt Weinstock has an update on the case of Ida Gutierrez, who was wrongly accused of stealing a sweater.  A reader asks: “Abby, would people think we were out of our minds if I went back … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, June 30, 1960

Posted on June 30, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Mary Lou Rogers says she is in love with sex strangler Donald Kinman. "For 18 months I lived as Don's common-law wife," the comely divorcee said. "I never suspected that he was a sex strangler. A killer. Even though, … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 30, 1941

Posted on June 30, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 30, 1941: UNIVERSAL'S 'ALMOST AN ANGEL' SET AT A GLANCE: Deanna Durbin phoning her cook between scenes to detail her dinner menu — and looking very proud of her new housewife role, Jimmie Fidler says.

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, June 29, 1960

Posted on June 29, 2010 by lmharnisch

June 29, 1960: Paul Coates gets a column out of a 30-second phone call about a man with a wife and eight children who dropped out and became a beatnik.

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