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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Matt Weinstock, June 29, 1960

Posted on June 29, 2010 by lmharnisch

June 29, 1960: A young lady from Sweden wants to know why Americans, who have so much,  are so cynical, Matt Weinstock says. CONFIDENTIAL TO BUZZ: Your friends sound like blisters. They show up after all the work has been … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, June 28, 1960

Posted on June 28, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 28, 1960 Jimmie Adams was a ticket seller for the Pacific Electric and MTA for more than 40 years and remembered when the Red Cars went to Mt. Lowe and Mt. Wilson. He died the other day — … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, June 27, 1960

Posted on June 27, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 27, 1960: More people are taking vacations in smalltown America to look for a getaway from the rat race, but find that the other rats have already beaten them to it, Matt Weinstock says.  CONFIDENTIAL TO "UNDERAGE AND … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates and Matt Weinstock, June 26, 1960

Posted on June 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 26, 1960: On the jump, the front page of the Mirror (Edited to Merit Your Respect), Paul Coates, Matt Weinstock and Abby.

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A Beat Fourth of July

Posted on June 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 26, 1960: For the Fourth of July, the Beats of Venice plan to protest an ordinance against being on the beach between midnight and 6 a.m. by spending the night on the beach. Except there is no such … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, June 24, 1960

Posted on June 24, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 24, 1960: Matt Weinstock has the story of a  practical joker who finds a little humor in the William Desmond Taylor murder. Abby says, DEAR "STRAIGHT": Many of your "straight up and down" sisters buy "curves" because they … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, June 23, 1960

Posted on June 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

June 23, 1960: While the Democrats are in town for their national convention, they’ll be attending Hollywood Park, where a horse named Lucky Nixon is doing pretty well. Matt Weinstock has the story. DEAR WOMAN DRIVER: One who is basically … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, June 22, 1960

Posted on June 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

June 22, 1960: ABC is planning to ionize the air in the  green room for politicians waiting to go on the air to discuss the Democratic National Convention, Matt Weinstock says.  And who is W. Hermanos? CONFIDENTIAL TO ANNETTA: This … Continue reading →

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