Category Archives: Front Pages

November 27, 1968: O.J. Simpson wins Heisman

Posted on November 27, 2008 by lmharnisch

O.J. Simpson won the Heisman Trophy as the best college football player of 1968 after a remarkable two-year USC career. Dwight Chapin’s story in The Times portrayed the lack of suspense–even Simpson said he was “pretty confident.” Who could blame … Continue reading →

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Poison gas kills Disney’s mother, November 27, 1938

Posted on November 27, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Above, Walt Disney gave his parents a home at 4605 Placidia Ave., Toluca Lake, for their golden wedding anniversary. According to The Times, a faulty furnace connection let carbon monoxide into the house. Disney’s father, Elias, was found unconscious … Continue reading →

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LAPD honors dead officer’s heroism, November 26, 1958

Posted on November 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

Note: This is an encore post from 2008. Police Sgt. Gene T. Nash died after a shootout with robbery suspects in an apartment house on Budlong just south of Adams. In a televised ceremony, Police Chief William H. Parker presented … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving with a microwave, 1975

Posted on November 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Times offers recipes for a complete  Thanksgiving dinner you can make with your new microwave. WARNING: These recipes have not been through the Daily Mirror test kitchen and are for entertainment value only.

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Rams win over Giants, November 25, 1968

Posted on November 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

  The Rams pulled out a 24-21 victory over the New York Giants with some old and new tricks. Bruce Gossett’s field goal with only four seconds left kept the Rams (9-1-1) within striking distance of the division leading Baltimore … Continue reading →

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Southern California in flames, November 25, 1938

Posted on November 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

This photograph is 70 years old but it could have been taken last week.   The Times’ L.D. Hotchkiss takes on Pulitzer-winning columnist Westbrook Pegler. Fire damage –10,000 acres in Topanga and Rustic canyons –4,000 acres in San Bernardino County. … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving, 1968

Posted on November 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

"A new dish for this year’s feast can add excitement, too, especially if you stick to the Thanksgiving cliches." Note: These recipes have not been through the Daily Mirror test kitchen and are for entertainment value only.

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Colts win over Rams, 34-7, November 24, 1958

Posted on November 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Rams fumbled away their season in a 34-7 loss to the Baltimore Colts. Los Angeles fumbled six times, including twice near the Baltimore goal line, and had four passes intercepted. Del Shofner dropped a pass at the Baltimore 1-yard … Continue reading →

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Comedian dies during Friars roast, November 24, 1958

Posted on November 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

Ozone in downtown Los Angeles reaches 0.49 parts per million, just short of a Stage 1 alert. Today, 0.50 would be a Stage 3 alert. Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller arrive in New York. Comedian Harry Einstein, 53, known as … Continue reading →

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Nazi SS troops kill wealthy Jews in orgy of murder, November 23, 1938

Posted on November 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

Death at Sachsenhausen. These old papers are full of ugly stereotypes, but this one makes a powerful contrast with the Holocaust coverage. The Times publishes a United Press story based a London News Chronicle account. The report says a group … Continue reading →

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November 22, 1958: Hall of Famer dies after crash

Posted on November 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

 By Gary Rubin Times staff writer Fifty years ago today, sports fans in general and baseball fans in particular woke up to read the startling news that Hall of Famer Mel Ott was dead after surgery for a kidney injury … Continue reading →

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November 22, 1958: Estranged wife kills jealous husband

Posted on November 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

In a confrontation over a divided Berlin, a Soviet official says the government plans to give control to the East Germans by Christmas, and some Soviet troops are reportedly going home. President Eisenhower vows to maintain the occupation of West … Continue reading →

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A World War II Thanksgiving, 1943

Posted on November 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, a World War II recipe for meatless mince pie.   "The larders are war-shorn, but let the heart be grateful for the gift of fertile lands, for the riches of the earth and the sea and the privilege to … Continue reading →

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Writer arrested for threatening wife with butcher knife, November 21 1958

Posted on November 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

          "Suddenly it seemed the whole panorama of his life was a race and he was running last…. There was something in him that had to come out. He had to find a way to get … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving, 1936

Posted on November 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

Recipes for "modern" stuffing from The Times, 1936. Please note that this item has not been put through the Daily Mirror test kitchen (our Le Creuset has been gathering cobwebs of late). These recipes are for entertainment value only.

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November 20, 1958: Valley man killed with hammer

Posted on November 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

The crash of a Marine plane near El Toro derails the Santa Fe’s San Diegan, but no serious injuries are reported. Ernest E. Hargis, who had been a city ambulance driver for 20 years, is found beaten to death with … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving, 1928

Posted on November 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Chef Wyman’s recipes for Thanksgiving, 1928. And thanks to Mary McCoy of This Book Is for You and On Bunker Hill for the tip. Thanksgiving Family Secrets What’s Bread in the Coffee Can RAISIN BROWN BREAD 1 cup milk1 … Continue reading →

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Air Force Academy gets youngest cadet, November 19, 1958

Posted on November 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

Iven Kincheloe III, the 1-year-old son of a distinguished X-15 pilot who died in July 1958 in the crash of a jet fighter at Edwards Air Force Base, is recommended for an appointment to the Air Force Academy in 1972. … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving, 1908

Posted on November 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Thanksgiving, 1908 "Did the Pilgrim Fathers have salads at their Thanksgiving feasts? Nay, verily!" How Did Thanksgiving Get to Be Turkey Day? History: The All-American feast took its time becoming the holiday we all celebrate today. Thursday November 15, … Continue reading →

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Rams tie San Francisco, November 18, 1968

Posted on November 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Rams escaped from San Francisco with a 20-20 tie and quarterback Roman Gabriel realized it could have been a lot worse. Gabriel waved off the Rams’ field goal unit for one more chance to score a touchdown that would … Continue reading →

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