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Matt Weinstock, March 2, 1960

Posted on March 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

Pity the Candidate Now it's time for all good men to come to the aid of the poor, frustrated candidates, trying to hack out a platform that will please almost everyone, offend hardly anyone. It can't be done, … Continue reading →

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Times Advocates Importing Chinese Workers for Menial Jobs

Posted on March 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

“It Happens in the Best-Regulated Families,” by Clare Briggs. March 2, 1920: People – especially women – are drawn by a live model who stands perfectly still in a display window at Harris & Frank’s shop on Spring … Continue reading →

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‘We Don’t Want the Pope Running the Country’

Posted on March 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

“I’d Like to Examine This Young Woman!” March 1, 1960: Samuel Lubell focuses on Vice President Richard Nixon in his survey of Southern voters and dismisses Democrats' chances, but there's a more complicated portrait of the South buried a … Continue reading →

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U.S. Doomed by a Culture of Leisure

Posted on February 28, 2010 by lmharnisch

“Give Me Your Pistol, Buck. Mine’s Overheated!” In 1960, The Times was inserting This Week magazine in the Sunday papers. The editor was William I. Nichols, who countered the phrase “Better Dead Than Red” with the slogan “Better Brave … Continue reading →

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America Rejects Its Rural Roots

Posted on February 27, 2010 by lmharnisch

“When a Feller Needs a Friend,” by Clare Briggs. Feb. 27, 1920: “How Ya Gonna Keep Them Down on the Farm?” You can’t, according to The Times’ Harry C. Carr, who says former servicemen are abandoning farming in favor … Continue reading →

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Anti-Japanese Legislation

Posted on February 24, 2010 by lmharnisch

“The Days of Real Sport,” by Clare Briggs. Feb. 24, 1920: "The great mass of California voters have been roused by the Japanese menace; and they are ready to go to almost any length to break the Jap monopoly … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 23, 1960

Posted on February 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

Right Bows to Might It happened at dusk on a Sunset Flyer, which travels from downtown L.A. to Laurel Canyon. As Cynthia Lawrence boarded the bus, the driver gave her a check. This was wrong. A two-zone fare … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 22, 1960

Posted on February 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

The Chessman Furor Sometimes it is difficult to understand what motivates people. Example: Last week's frenzy over Caryl Chessman. The case has been blundering around for 12 years, picking up a great deal of legal momentum. But except … Continue reading →

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Waiters Go On Strike

Posted on February 21, 2010 by lmharnisch

Edmund Waller “Ted” Gale on the waiters’ strike. Feb. 21, 1920: The Times satirizes a strike by members of the Southern California Waiters Assn. who wanted a raise of $1 a day [$10.66 USD 2008] and rejected restaurant operators’ … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 20, 1960

Posted on February 20, 2010 by lmharnisch

“Please! My Life Is in Danger!” Mediator in Middle The smoldering dispute between newspapermen and TV reporters over coverage of interviews almost broke out again this week at the press conference for labor Secretary James M. Mitchell. Newspapermen … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 19, 1960

Posted on February 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

Prison Sounds As this was written, Caryl Chessman's date with death was still undecided. But as time was running out for him yesterday a man who was once No. 69883 in San Quentin reminiscently recalled the case of … Continue reading →

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‘Borax King’s’ Divorce Goes to Judge

Posted on February 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

"Wonder What the Girl on the Magazine Cover Thinks About?" by Clare Briggs. Feb. 19, 1920: The Times summarizes the main points in the divorce trial of Thomas Thorkildsen, the “Borax King,” as the case goes to the … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 18, 1960

Posted on February 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

Squaw Valley Squawk Doubtless it is attributable to crotchety advancing age but the Squaw Valley gymkhana leaves me cold. So a flock of virile young people are going sliding in the snow. What does that prove? Outside of … Continue reading →

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Prisoner to Hang in Chicago

Posted on February 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

“The Holdout,” by Clare Briggs. Feb. 18, 1920: In Chicago, the sheriff prepares to hang another prisoner. "If capital punishment means anything at all it is a deterrent to further crime and an example to others. The very class … Continue reading →

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Luring Gay Bachelors Into the Seas of Matrimony

Posted on February 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

“Oh, Man!” by Clare Briggs. Feb. 17, 1920: Here we have another story about the Bachelors Ball. The Times’ account gives the entire guest list and describes many of the elaborate costumes. One of the highlights of the … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 16, 1960

Posted on February 16, 2010 by lmharnisch

Father vs. Son Jimmy, 19, got off to a bad start, no question about that. His mother took off when he was 7 and there was a divorce. He started getting in trouble early in his teens. He was … Continue reading →

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Tregoff Sobs on Witness Stand

Posted on February 16, 2010 by lmharnisch

Photograph by John Malmin / Los Angeles Times Attorney Donald Bringgold and Carole Tregoff during a recess in the Finch trial. “Thousands of Dog Teeth!” Unfortunately, the continuation of this story wasn’t microfilmed, so this is all we have. Feb. … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 15, 1960

Posted on February 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

Traffic Lesson Cost This Motorist $27 As she approached a pedestrian zone about two blocks from a school in Burbank, a lady named Marilyn saw a child step off the curb and she prepared to stop. Just then the … Continue reading →

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Mayor Seeks Money for More Police Officers

Posted on February 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

“Who’s Afraid of Ghost Stories?” by R.F. Outcault. Feb. 15, 1920: City officials say they desperately need more police officers but don’t have the money for their salaries. The Times suggests an answer – in a news story rather … Continue reading →

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A Man Is Dead and His Wife and Father Are in Jail

Posted on February 14, 2010 by lmharnisch

“Ain’t It a Grand and Glorious Feeling’?” by Clare Briggs. Feb. 14, 1920: John Zeoll is found shot to death in his bed and his wife and father are in custody on suspicion of murder. They were cleared the … Continue reading →

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