Category Archives: Comics

Matt Weinstock, July 29, 1960

Posted on July 29, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 29, 1960: Matt Weinstock reminisces about trying to catch grunion and implies it’s nothing but a snipe hunt.  Dear Abby: My husband never swears around the house or anywhere else, but the minute we start to play golf … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, July 28, 1960

Posted on July 28, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 28, 1960: Matt Weinstock on Stephen Potter’s “One-Upmanship,” “Lifemanship” and the political trend of “growthmanship.” CONFIDENTIAL TO S.K.: I don't blame career girls for resenting the expression "old maid." In my vocabulary there are no "old maids" — … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, July 27, 1960

Posted on July 27, 2010 by lmharnisch

    July 27, 1960: Matt Weinstock on a man who found the County Jail’s drunk tank to be a friendly place. CONFIDENTIAL TO A NEIGHBOR WHO IS WISE TO HER: A new broom sweeps clean. Buy one. And start … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, July 26, 1960

Posted on July 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

July 26, 1960: Is the standing ovation really necessary? Most of the time, it’s not, Matt Weinstock says. CONFIDENTIAL TO SORRY SARI: Next time a fellow asks you up to see his etchings, skip the art and look for the … Continue reading →

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Political Cartoon by Charles Schulz

Posted on July 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

July 26, 1960: The “Peanuts” story line involved Lucy drawing a political cartoon and submitting it to a newspaper. Because readers never saw the cartoon, the Mirror asked artist Charles Schulz what it looked like. Here’s his answer. Paul Coates … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, July 25, 1960

Posted on July 25, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 25, 1960: The Mirror overhauls its comics lineup and layout, introducing Johnny Hart’s “B.C.,” Cal Alley’s “The Ryatts” and Bill Hoest’s “My Son John.” Gone are “Priscilla’s Pop,” “Out Our Way” “Day Shift” and “Earth People.” Coming up … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates and Matt Weinstock, July 23, 1960

Posted on July 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

   July 23, 1960: A redhead (why is it always redheads?) beats a traffic ticket … The Democrats need a good song and the Republicans draft campaign “blanks.” CONFIDENTIAL TO ED: If you are willing to admit you are all … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, July 22, 1960

Posted on July 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 22, 1960: Does “earthquake weather” actually exist? Matt Weinstock has the answer. CONFIDENTIAL TO MOREY: When a man plays poker, the only one who is SURE to "clean up" is the host's wife, Abby says.

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Matt Weinstock, July 21, 1960

Posted on July 21, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 21, 1960: About that monorail – Matt Weinstock reports on some unusual ideas for mass transportation.  CONFIDENTIAL TO “TEMPTED”: The best reason for doing the right thing today is tomorrow, Abby says.

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Matt Weinstock, July 20, 1960

Posted on July 20, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 20, 1960: Speaking at a meeting of property tax protesters, one Brentwood homeowner said: "My assessed valuation has been increased 179 3/4%. My taxes will now be more than my mortgage payments. I think we should protest on … Continue reading →

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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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