Category Archives: Front Pages

Los Angeles votes in recall election, September 16, 1938

Posted on September 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

City voters decide on removing Mayor Shaw Judge Bowron predicts that he will win the election by 85,000 votes. In fact, he took an early lead and defeated Shaw by 100,000 votes, The Times says. Above, a political ad for … Continue reading →

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Muslim leader attacks series on harems, September 7-15, 1958

Posted on September 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

U.S. Woman Tells of Life in Moslem Harem –September 1958 Ever wonder about life in a harem? Here’s your chance to find out what it’s like. Just go with this young American explorer on her most exciting adventure — behind … Continue reading →

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Dodgers disciplined for playing golf, September 13, 1958

Posted on September 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

Dodgers discipline two players Duke Snider and Clem Labine face sanctions for playing golf on game day. By Keith Thursby Times staff writer The Dodgers’ first season in Los Angeles was tough on Duke Snider. The veteran outfielder’s power numbers … Continue reading →

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Times opposes recall of Los Angeles mayor, September 11, 1938

Posted on September 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times supports Mayor Shaw In a Page 1 editorial and an accompanying news story, The Times says the recall movement consists of ‘totally inexperienced reformers, political self-seekers, radicals and racketeers,’ adding: ‘It is unnecessary to burn the barn … Continue reading →

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British diplomat meets with German leader, Detroit wins against Cleveland, September 10, 1938

Posted on September 10, 2008 by lmharnisch

British envoy meets Hitler in bid to avoid war Above, Britain’s Sir Nevile Henderson with Adolf Hitler. Britain tells Germany that it "will not stand aside if Czechoslovakia is attacked." Opponents denounce Bowron Greenberg hits No. 47 At left, it’s … Continue reading →

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Dodger players buy homes in Compton, September 9, 1958

Posted on September 9, 2008 by lmharnisch

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PBS host says career women are ‘monsters,’ September 9, 1958

Posted on September 9, 2008 by lmharnisch

PBS host offers views on American women Alistair Cooke: The career woman " is a monster … the supreme escapist from the role of being a woman. I’m not talking about the working wife whose job supplements the family income. … Continue reading →

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Accident kills children of ex-football star, Dodgers beat Cardinals, 7-5, September 8, 1958

Posted on September 8, 2008 by lmharnisch

Tragedy strikes at Big Bear Lake Lightning bolt kills two children as father and brother watch from a distance, unable to help. The family’s two-week summer vacation at the cabin in Big Bear was nearly over. Soon they would be … Continue reading →

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1920s movie star Anita Page gets her first three roles, July 8, 1928

Posted on September 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

Anita Page, who died early Saturday at the age of 98, is interviewed by The Times’ Alma Whitaker in 1928, after Page started her career with three pictures in three months. "In ‘Telling the World,’ I am rather sweet and … Continue reading →

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Death stalks Spanish nobleman, Angels win, September 7, 1938

Posted on September 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

Roy Rogers and Smiley Burnette: happy trails! Death stalks Spanish nobleman In Miami, the the former heir to the Spanish throne dies from injuries in a car crash because he carries the hereditary disease of hemophilia. His companion, a nightclub … Continue reading →

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Woman missing with family ‘fortune’; Golden Boy knocked out, September 6, 1958

Posted on September 6, 2008 by lmharnisch

Art ‘Golden Boy’ Aragon on the ropes Woman vanishes with family ‘fortune’ We don’t know when Stella Collins started lying. Maybe it was in 1940, when she married Stanley. Or maybe it was later. We don’t know why she started … Continue reading →

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LA turns 157, September 5, 1938

Posted on September 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

Capt. Eugene Plummer is featured in a story about Plummer Park in West Hollywood. According to the caption, the revolver he’s holding belonged to Joaquin Murietta. At left, Mayor Frank Shaw and actor Leo Carrillo help celebrate Los Angeles’ 157th … Continue reading →

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Attorney general runs for governor, Dodgers win against Giants 5-3, September 4, 1958

Posted on September 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

Democratic Atty. Gen. Pat Brown announces that he will run for governor of California. His first promise is to ensure equal job opportunities. Brown also denounces Proposition 18, a right to work measure. Brown rejects Republican Sen. William F. Knowland’s … Continue reading →

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Player quits Rams to join Celtics, September 3, 1958

Posted on September 3, 2008 by lmharnisch

By Keith ThursbyTimes staff writer K.C. Jones could have been a Ram. The Hall of Fame guard with the Boston Celtics tried pro football during 1958 but apparently decided to stay a one-sport athlete. Jones played defensive halfback and apparently … Continue reading →

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Comic artist Al Capp visits LA, House panel questions Red official, September 3, 1958

Posted on September 3, 2008 by lmharnisch

A panel from Al Capp’s "Li’l Abner," April 25, 1943. During a visit to Los Angeles, "Li’l Abner" cartoonist Al Capp says he once again has the freedom to satirize American institutions "lovingly and savagely," after being limited during what … Continue reading →

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Italy orders Jews out; Hollywood Legion Stadium opens, September 2, 1938

Posted on September 2, 2008 by lmharnisch

Hollywood Legion Stadium: 1938 – 1959 All Jews who moved to Italy since World War I (or the World War, as it was then known) have six months to leave Italy and many of its colonies, including Libya and the … Continue reading →

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Reporter: Ed Guthman, August 22, 1965

Posted on September 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

Aug. 22, 1965–The late Ed Guthman writes in the aftermath of the Watts Riots: "We have all seen enough to know we must make it possible for whites and Negroes to live in a large city in peace and human … Continue reading →

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August 31, 1958: Woman kills husband as children sleep, Giants win over Dodgers

Posted on August 31, 2008 by lmharnisch

Lillian loved Ed. She loved him even though he beat her. She loved him even though he was on probation for beating her. And she loved him even when he lay dying on the kitchen floor after she stabbed him … Continue reading →

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Dodgers coach to manage Padres, August 30, 1968

Posted on August 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

By Keith ThursbyTimes staff writer The Angels weren’t the first team to fill their coaching staffs with former Dodgers. Preston Gomez was named the first manager of the San Diego Padres, who would begin play the following spring. Buzzie Bavasi … Continue reading →