Category Archives: Columnists

Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, June 10, 1960

Posted on June 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 10, 1960: Paul Coates tells a story of the slow-moving bureaucracy of the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 10, 1940

Posted on June 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

The Times publishes another drawing by Fredric Eddy, A.E.F. June 10, 1940: “HOLLYWOOD AFTER DARK: Judy Garland is plotting to get even with Robert Stack, who left her at Victor Hugo's with the unpaid check after previously tipping waiters not … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, June 9, 1960

Posted on June 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

June 9, 1960: Matt Weinstock has an entertaining item about the late Boris Pasternak and the publication of a certain poem. CONFIDENTIAL TO BERGIE: True confession may be good for the soul — but it's usually bad for the heel. … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, June 9, 1960

Posted on June 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

June 9, 1960: Paul Coates has an item on people who campaign against pornography, called “smut” in 1960, and on the bravery of some teenagers who rescued a girl from a shark.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 9, 1941

Posted on June 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 9, 1941: The North American Aviation strike in Los Angeles (many stories mistakenly say the plant was in Inglewood) comes at a pivotal time for the city. A few days earlier, Police Chief Arthur C. Hohmann. generally considered … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, June 8, 1960

Posted on June 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 8, 1960 –  Matt Weinstock says, “As the streetcar passed Evergreen cemetery, proofreader Frank Martinez heard a little boy exclaim, ‘Look at all the pretty flowers, mommy! I wish I could get you some like that!’ She replied, … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 10, 1960: Paul Coates writes updates on several continuing stories. Tijuana appears to be improving after years of preying on tourists … Harold Moore, whose son, Leonard, was killed in a holdup by drug addicts, is looking for … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 8, 1940

Posted on June 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 8, 1940: “No wonder Patricia Morison can't lose weight despite doctors' prescribed diets. She eats what they order at meals, then sneaks two and three hunks of chocolate cake when they're not looking,” Jimmie Fidler's staff says.

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The Parkey Sharkey Story

Posted on June 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Parkey Sharkey, the terror of Palo Alto, with his taxi, about 1961. Readers frequently assume that Parkey Sharkey was a fictional character invented by Paul Coates to fill his Saturday letters column. I recently found a copy of Sharkey’s … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 7, 1960: Paul Coates has the story of a baby girl who was left in Ray Gahring's Cadillac, which was parked behind his real estate office at 7131 Balboa Blvd. The little girl would be 50 now. I … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 7, 1940

Posted on June 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

  The Times publishes another war map by Charles Owens. June 7, 1940: “Hollywood After Dark: Dorothy Lamour calmly changing stockings at her table in the Del Mar dining room while strong men wilted,” Jimmie Fidler says.

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Matt Weinstock, June 6, 1960

Posted on June 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

   The miracle auto of tomorrow! No driver! No traffic! No accidents! June 6, 1960: A fellow named Don gets a phone call from a woman selling cemetery plots and asks some tough questions.  DEAR WAITRESS: There are no 'disgraceful' … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 6, 1960: Paul Coates has a follow-up on the story of a doctor  confined to a mental ward who saved another patient’s life.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 6, 1940

Posted on June 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Another war map by Charles Owens! June 6, 1940 — Jimmie Fidler has a little story that begins: “Franz Waxman, the composer who scored 'Rebecca,' has a newly acquired Chihuahua pooch.”

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 5, 1940

Posted on June 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 5, 1940: “MGM's new Adonis, who'll be given a romantic tint, is Cliff Anderson, ex-Ciro's waiter, who was studying civil engineering while tray-pushing,” Jimmie Fidler says.

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Matt Weinstock, June 4, 1960

Posted on June 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 4, 1960: The odd fate of Richard M. Kelley is a story worthy of Rod Serling, Alfred Hitchcock or John O’Hara…. CONFIDENTIAL TO 'NEEDS TO KNOW': You have been misinformed. There is no law which compels unmarried mothers … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 4, 1960: “The other day (Monday, I think it was) I was listening to the ballgame between the Dodgers and the St. Louis Cardinals. Vin Scully is the regular announcer and, as usual, he was giving us fans … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler, June 4, 1940

Posted on June 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 4, 1940: “Well, it's come more quickly than I expected! For months I've warned Hollywood producers against the peril of anti-Nazi films,” Jimmie Fidler says. Variety says: “Belief is strong in some circles that Uncle Sam will crack … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, June 3, 1940

Posted on June 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

    June 3, 1940: Tip to ladies: Ida Lupino smears honey on her face before retiring — says it's tops as a beauty aid, Jimmie Fidler says.

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Matt Weinstock, June 3, 1960

Posted on June 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 3, 1960: Matt Weinstock writes a few lines about Fairly Honest Joe, a bartender at a Hill Street saloon called the Rainbow. It’s gone and so is Fairly Honest Joe. CONFIDENTIAL TO SANDY: "Silence is not always golden … Continue reading →

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