Category Archives: Front Pages

Peace — November 11, 1918

Posted on November 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

In February 1993, I found a box of old letters at the Salvation Army store in Pasadena. The price — $148 — was based on the alleged value of the stamps, which were quite ordinary. The letters turned out to … Continue reading →

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Rams win against Falcons, November 11, 1968

Posted on November 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

"Oh! What a Lovely War," 1969 The 1968 Rams weren’t known for their offense and things hit a low point at Atlanta. But the Rams had enough defense to edge the Falcons, 17-10. It just wasn’t pretty. Jack Pardee returned … Continue reading →

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Hitler speech blames Jews, November 9, 1938

Posted on November 9, 2008 by lmharnisch

"Grand Illusion" is "a work of haunting simplicity." The Nazis take revenge against German Jews after the shooting of Ernst von Rath. "I regret my action but I obeyed a will stronger than myself. I did it because I loved … Continue reading →

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November 8, 1938: Polish Jew shoots Nazi envoy

Posted on November 8, 2008 by lmharnisch

In Paris, Herschel Grynszpan, identified as a 17-year-old Polish Jew, shoots the third secretary of the German Embassy, Ernst von Rath.

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L.A. kidnappings, June 17, 1934

Posted on November 8, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Times publishes a stern warning to racketeers that kidnapping doesn’t pay, but about the only gangland figure it mentions is Les Bruneman. The story touches on the Gordon Northcott (notice that we call him Gordon Northrop) and William Edward … Continue reading →

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Changeling — Part X

Posted on November 6, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Gordon Northcott ignores his attorneys and argues with the judge, Dec. 5, 1928. Oct. 17, 1928: The Police Commission decides not to punish Capt. J.J. Jones for putting Christine Collins in a mental ward. The … Continue reading →

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Changeling — Part IX

Posted on November 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Gordon Northcott On the eve of Gordon Northcott’s sentencing, a mob goes to the jail where he is being held. One of the leaders is N.H. Winslow, the father of two of Northcott’s victims, Lewis … Continue reading →

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Nixon, Humphrey close in poll; Rams win over Lions, November 4, 1968

Posted on November 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

1968, when percentages were calculated by hand. The Rams defeated the Detroit Lions, 10-7, but few people apparently left the Coliseum happy. Mal Florence’s story in The Times said the Rams were "repeatedly" booed during the fourth quarter when they … Continue reading →

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Billy Wilder on ‘Some Like It Hot’; Dodger stars pay a visit, November 4, 1958

Posted on November 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

Billy Wilder discusses the strengths of typecasting in "Some Like It Hot," a movie that was filmed in 1958. Movie note: Ernest Hemingway makes a cameo appearance in "The Old Man and the Sea." Add this story to the list … Continue reading →

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Changeling –Part VII

Posted on November 3, 2008 by lmharnisch

                                     Los Angeles Times file photo From left, prosecutor Earl (sometimes spelled Earle) Redwine, Loyal Kelley, A.H. de Tremaudan (sometimes spelled Tremandon), J. McKinley Cameron, David Sokol, Gordon … Continue reading →

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Officials turn away football crowds at Coliseum, November 3, 1958

Posted on November 3, 2008 by lmharnisch

Look beyond the nostalgia factor in this film produced for Studebaker dealers. Listen to the comments. The Studebaker Lark was, according to this film, intended to give consumers what they wanted: a low-priced, fuel economy car. We know today, of … Continue reading →

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Changeling — Part VI

Posted on November 2, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo In going through the photographs from the Gordon Northcott case, I’m struck by how different Northcott looks from one image to another. Sometimes he appears  thoughtful, even bookish. In others, he looks quite demonic. In … Continue reading →

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Times election endorsements, November 2, 1958

Posted on November 2, 2008 by lmharnisch

A Methodist church in Little Rock offers a facility rent-free for segregated classes after Gov. Orval Faubus refuses to open the city’s integrated high schools. And an African American boycott of segregated buses in Birmingham, Ala., gets a slow start. … Continue reading →

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Movie star beaten to death, November 1, 1968

Posted on November 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by the Los Angeles Times Newsmen gather outside Ramon Novarro’s house, 3110 Laurel Canyon, after he was found beaten to death, 1968. View Larger Map The 3100 block of Laurel Canyon, where Ramon Novarro lived, via Google maps’ street … Continue reading →

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Serial killer Harvey Glatman captured, October 31, 1958

Posted on October 31, 2008 by lmharnisch

Harvey Murray Glatman is arrested and freely admits killing three women.  He was executed in the gas chamber Sept. 18, 1959. It took him eight minutes to die.

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Changeling — Part V

Posted on October 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photoThe Northcott ranch. Notice the stop sign used as a precursor to crime scene tape. Los Angeles Times file photoDetectives find a gun and an ax in the Northcott home in Los Angeles, but cannot link … Continue reading →

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American Basketball Association comes to L.A., October 30, 1968

Posted on October 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

By Keith Thursby Times staff writer The American Basketball Assn., which gave the world three-pointers, slam dunk contests and Dr. J., came to Los Angeles for a brief stop. The team was called the L.A. Stars but its real star … Continue reading →

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Nazis stop expulsion of Polish Jews, October 30, 1938

Posted on October 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

    What’s wrong with the movies these days? Hedda Hopper knows! Too much boy meets girl with too much sugar and too many contrived obstacles standing between the young couple and happiness. Saying grace at the table used to … Continue reading →

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New pope elected, October 29, 1958

Posted on October 29, 2008 by lmharnisch

Pope John 23rd, 1958-1963  Angelo Cardinal Roncalli, patriarch of Venice, is named Pope John 23rd. At 77, he defied expectations that he would be an interim figure before a younger man took over, according to The Times’ Robert Hartmann. On … Continue reading →

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Changeling stories — Part III

Posted on October 28, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Tony Rivetti Jr. / Universal PicturesAbove, Colm Feore as Police Chief James Davis, “Changeling,” set in 1928. Los Angeles Times file photoAbove, Police Chief James Davis, 1926. Northcott signs confession. I don’t care much for the press passes … Continue reading →

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