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Voices — Christine Collins, January 12, 1933

And so we complete our journey through the official documents telling the unfortunate saga of Walter and Christine Collins. I heard from a number of Daily Mirror readers who enjoyed the trek (scanning all these documents was more labor than … Continue reading

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Voices — Christine Collins, January 11, 1933

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Voices — Christine Collins, September 29, 1932

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Voices — Christine Collins, September 25, 1932

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Matt Weinstock — February 7, 1959

Viene La Mañana Lencho Perez, a song writer, was arrested recently for drunk driving, and when he appeared in Judge Carlos Teran’s court in East L.A. he contritely admitted his guilt and paid his fine. Not only that, he returned … Continue reading

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Trial of Former Mayor’s Aide to Begin, Feburary 7, 1939

It’s a bit hard to tell from reference photographs, but I believe this is a Lockheed Hudson being assembled in Burbank. Trial of Joe Shaw, brother of recalled Mayor Frank Shaw, on 66 counts of altering public records. Fire Department … Continue reading

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Voices — Christine Collins, August 28, 1932

Walter Collins in an undated prison photo.

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, February 5, 1959

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Soiled Politics in Rosarito Raid I’m back from the sleepy little border village of Tijuana after a quick visit to its dirty little jail. And glad to be back. Feeling much better now, thank you. Had a hot … Continue reading

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Voices — Christine Collins, August 25, 1932

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, February 4, 1959

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Voices — Christine Collins, August 24, 1932

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, February 3, 1959

Bail Cut on Yanks in Tijuana Bail on some of the 20 U.S. residents held in Tijuana on gambling charges has been reduced from $1,600 to $400 and on others to $800. State Atty. Gen. Stanley Mosk was informed by … Continue reading

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Voices — Christine Collins, August 22, 1932

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Matt Weinstock — February 2, 1959

Cadillac Calculus Martin Ragaway, the comedy writer, a few days ago picked up a youth hitching a ride near Fairfax High. The boy appeared depressed, Martin observed after they’d gone a few blocks, and he asked if something were wrong. … Continue reading

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, February 2, 1959

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Really, Has Cuba a Barber Strike? Somebody’s got to say it. And it’s obvious that even the man’s best friend won’t tell him. So I guess, as usual, it’s up to me. I mean about Fidel Castro. He … Continue reading

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Voices — Christine Collins, August 18, 1932

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Voices — Christine Collins, August 17, 1932

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January 31, 1959: Paul Coates — Confidential File

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Junks ‘Junk’; Grads Applaud It’s commencement week, but the proudest graduate in Southern California today isn’t from any institution of learning. He went through his ceremony in a shabby Ocean Park store-front dwelling crowded with friends whose combined … Continue reading

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Voices — Christine Collins, August 17, 1932

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Voices — Christine Collins, August 16, 1932

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