Category Archives: Front Pages

Leading defense attorney dies; Dodgers win against Cubs, September 27, 1958

Posted on September 27, 2008 by lmharnisch

LeCompte Davis dies at 95 Prominent attorney represented the McNamara brothers in The Times bombing and Alexander Pantages in his famous sexual assault case.  Stewart Granger in "Harry Black and the Tiger."   LeCompte Davis, left, with Frank Bryson in … Continue reading →

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Europe at brink of war, September 26, 1938

Posted on September 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

Diplomats race to prevent fighting Czechoslovakia destroys bridges along its border to hinder German invasion. "Too Hot to Handle," with Clark Gable and Myrna Loy. Times staff artist Harlan Kirby draws  a Page 1 map of the way Hitler proposes … Continue reading →

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Films in production — Wizard of Oz, September 24, 1938

Posted on September 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, W.C. Fields is out of "The Wizard of Oz" and Frank Morgan is in. Nearly 500 people are dead from a hurricane that tore through the northeastern United States. Damage is so great that no reliable estimates are available. … Continue reading →

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Fire closes Ventura Freeway; milestone for Rams star, September 23, 1968

Posted on September 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, a fire closes the Ventura Freeway from Camarillo to Woodland Hills. By Keith Thursby Times staff writer Dick Bass, a three-time Pro Bowl running back who played for the Rams from 1960-69, scored three touchdowns and became the 12th … Continue reading →

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O.J. Simpson leads USC to 29-20 win over Minnesota, September 22, 1968

Posted on September 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

"My solution for the world’s ills is for everybody to take off their clothes and jump in a big pile…" — David Carradine By Keith Thursby Times Staff Writer O.J. Simpson started his Heisman Trophy-winning season with four touchdowns in … Continue reading →

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Black civil rights leader stabbed; Dodgers win, September 22, 1958

Posted on September 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

Martin Luther King Jr. hospitalized Woman judged insane after plunging a letter opener into the civil rights leader’s chest. Black civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., 29, is in critical condition at Harlem Hospital in New York after being … Continue reading →

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Movie star hits USC football player over car crash, September 21, 1938

Posted on September 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

Nazis poised to take Sudetenland Britain and France warn Czechoslovakia she must surrender or fight alone. Germans set tomorrow as war deadline. John Barrymore in "Hold That Coed." Bonus: Learn to dance the Limpy Dimp.   Train crash kills 11 … Continue reading →

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Yankee Stadium opens, April 19, 1923

Posted on September 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

By Keith Thursby Times Staff Writer The New York Yankees play their final regular-season game at Yankee Stadium today. Here’s a look at how The Times covered the first game in the House That Ruth Built, a victory over the … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles history — car designer

Posted on September 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

The tail fin era General Motors designer Chuck Jordan visits Los Angeles to encourage young car nuts to pursue their dreams. His advice: ‘Start as bold as you can…. If you don’t start out ambitious enough, it will be drained … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles on smog alert, Braves win against Cards, September 19, 1958

Posted on September 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles urged to drive less and reduce smog  Ozone levels in the region reach 0.53 per million, which would be a Stage 3 alert in 2008.    The "Mating Urge," in "flaming color." Imdb says this wasn’t released until … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles gets a new mayor, September 18, 1938

Posted on September 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

Bowron: Liberal, moderate and conservative The Times’ Timothy G. Turner writes: ‘Fletcher Bowron is no longhair nor will he turn the town over to Psalm singers. He is little concerned with gambling and prostitution as such, only in their effect … Continue reading →

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Rams win against Cards, September 17, 1968

Posted on September 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

Defense does job; Rams win opener 94-yard TD run starts Cardinals to 24-13 defeat. Above, Richard Nixon campaigns in Yorba Linda in the 1968 presidential race. By Keith Thursby Times staff writer There’s still something not quite right about putting … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles mayor removed in recall, child killer executed, September 17, 1938

Posted on September 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

Bowron defeats Shaw Superior Court judge, elected with 65% of the vote, will take office Sept. 26. He says: ‘This election, in no sense, is a personal triumph. This is not my fight. I have merely been part of a … Continue reading →

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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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