Category Archives: Comics

Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Jan. 10, 1941

Posted on January 10, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 10, 1941: HOLLYWOOD AFTER DARK: Aviation enthusiasts Bob Taylor and Jimmy Stewart sketching proposed air excursions on a Brown Derby tablecloth, Jimmie Fidler says.

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 9, 1961

Posted on January 9, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 9, 1961: Matt Weinstock has an item on the demise of the Pioneer Dairy Lunch, 332 S. Spring St., where coffee is a nickel, and homeless men can eat for a few pennies a meal and … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 6, 1961

Posted on January 6, 2011 by lmharnisch

        Jan. 6, 1961: What’s this? Newspaper circulation is up 52% over the last 25 years? “Newspaper circulation grows because the service rendered to readers is not available from any other source and not likely ever to … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 5, 1961

Posted on January 5, 2011 by lmharnisch

    Jan. 5, 1961: A RECENT ITEM HERE ABOUT the old Hollywoodland sign (now Hollywood) under Mt. Lee evoked childhood memories for Tom Breslin, now in the D.A.'s office, and Tim Keavy, now ranching near Blythe. Tom and Tim … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 4, 1961

Posted on January 4, 2011 by lmharnisch

    Jan. 4, 1961: AN ACCOMPLISHED STREET SCAVENGER known as Slim is confident that 1961 is going to be a good year. In his rounds he always fingers public telephone coin return slots. Not long ago, he hit more … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 3, 1961

Posted on January 3, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 3, 1961: Matt Weinstock says that New Year’s drinking was far less than usual. And the Daily Mirror wonders: could “The Quietest Place in Town” have been the reason? CONFIDENTIAL TO SHIRLEY: Horse sense is what … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 2, 1961

Posted on January 2, 2011 by lmharnisch

    Jan. 2, 1961: Walt Hackett took his first stroll in months on Hollywood Boulevard and was awed by the gals' puff ball hairdos. His description: tumbleweeds with feet. Matt Weinstock says.  DEAR ABBY: Every year countless wives sit … Continue reading →

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Amazing Predictions for Aviation!

Posted on January 1, 2011 by lmharnisch

            Jan. 1, 1911: The Times asks pilots who are in Los Angeles for the Aviation Meet about the future of flying. The Times said: "We will see in the next few years, if the … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates and Matt Weinstock, Dec. 31, 1960

Posted on December 31, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Dec. 31, 1960: It's unwise to quarrel with the economists because they speak with such assurance they seem to know what they're talking about. But they keep insisting on the necessity of increasing something they call the Gross … Continue reading →

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Major Crimes Increase in L.A., 1960

Posted on December 31, 2010 by lmharnisch

           Dec. 31, 1960: Most crime, except for drunk driving, increased in 1960, according to Police Chief William H. Parker. The 4.2% decrease in DUI was probably due to longer jail sentences, Parker said. "In other … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Dec. 30, 1960

Posted on December 30, 2010 by lmharnisch

        Dec. 30, 1960: “The Quietest Room in Town” is the sort of piece, like “Please God, I’m Only 17,” that used to appear regularly in newspapers to encourage safe driving. Matt Weinstock says: Former newsman Darr … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Dec. 29, 1960

Posted on December 29, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Dec. 29, 1960: The Information Please Almanac for 1961 lists Los Angeles fourth in population in the nation behind New York, Chicago and Brooklyn. Yes, Brooklyn. Maybe reprisal for swiping the Dodgers, Matt Weinstock says.  CONFIDENTIAL TO DOTTY … Continue reading →

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Restaurants and Their Critics

Posted on December 29, 2010 by lmharnisch

        Dec. 29, 1980: A few days after the incident involving Times restaurant critic S. Irene Virbila at Red Medicine, I came across this piece by the late David Shaw on the relationship between restaurants and restaurant … Continue reading →

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Monks’ Dispute Delays Celebration of Jesus’ Birth

Posted on December 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

            Dec. 26, 1960: An argument between Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox monks at the Grotto of the Manger delays a religious procession to celebrate the birth of Jesus. "The point at issue appeared trivial … Continue reading →

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Christmas and the Comics, 1960

Posted on December 25, 2010 by lmharnisch

                   

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The Mirror, Dec. 24, 1960

Posted on December 24, 2010 by lmharnisch

            Dec. 24, 1960: Our friends at the Los Angeles Mirror are celebrating Christmas – not realizing that in a little more than a year the paper — and the Los Angeles Examiner — will … Continue reading →

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Iran Hostages Spend 2nd Christmas in Captivity

Posted on December 24, 2010 by lmharnisch

            Dec. 24, 1980: The nation’s Christmas tree is lit for 417 seconds, one for each day the 52 hostages have been held in captivity in Iran…. San Fernando Police Officer Dennis Webb is shot … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Dec. 23, 1960

Posted on December 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

       Deck us all with Boston Charlie,Walla Walla, Washan' Kalamazoo… Nora's freezin' on the trolleySwaller dollar cauliflowerAlleygaroo! Dec. 23, 1960: One of the ugliest moments in the annals of the LAPD — the "Bloody Christmas" of 1951 — … Continue reading →

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Santa Claus Is No Ordinary Man!

Posted on December 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Dec. 23, 1960: Take that, Sluggo, you gender-stereotyping clod! On the jump, a “legless World War II veteran” is charged with having 250 reels of stag films…. Jack Smith goes Christmas shopping and finds his fellow human beings … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Dec. 22, 1960

Posted on December 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Dec. 22, 1960: Matt Weinstock has more on job applicants who aren’t hired after taking elaborate tests. One fellow scored too well, according to the test results.  DEAR ABBY: I am at home all day with three children … Continue reading →

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