Category Archives: Front Pages

Paul Coates, Feb. 2, 1961

Posted on February 2, 2011 by lmharnisch

      Feb. 2, 1961: Los Angeles County Supervisor Ernest Debs (d. 2002) calls for lower fares on buses and streetcars (yes, Los Angeles still had them in 1961) for senior citizens between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. on … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates, Feb. 1, 1961

Posted on February 1, 2011 by lmharnisch

         Feb. 1, 1961: Paul Coates’ complaints about not being invited to President Kennedy’s inauguration finally gets some attention! Also: Computerized translation still needs a bit of tinkering.

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Paul Coates, Jan. 31, 1961

Posted on January 31, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 31, 1961: After hearing reports that the Lady in Black had vanished, and then rumors that she had returned, Paul Coates interviews Ditra Flame.

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Paul Coates, Jan. 30, 1961

Posted on January 30, 2011 by lmharnisch

         Jan. 30, 1961: Paul Coates has a feature on Ditra Flame, who mourns at Valentino’s tomb as the Lady in Black. ALSO The Ladies in Black on the Daily Mirror

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Paul Coates and Matt Weinstock, Jan. 28, 1961

Posted on January 28, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 28, 1961: Matt Weinstock’s daughter Jane graduates from Paul Revere Junior High. After the ball was over one weary father said to another: "We got them this far but I don't know if they'll make it … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates, Jan. 27, 1961

Posted on January 27, 2011 by lmharnisch

              Jan. 27, 1961: Carroll Van Court asks Mirror readers to pray for Mel Blanc, who was badly injured in a car crash. Paul Coates dips into the mailbag and endures a reader’s taunts … Continue reading →

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Jan. 26, 1961, Paul Coates

Posted on January 26, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 26, 1961: Paul Coates has the latest example of the recurring stories the Mirror published about petty intimidation by LAPD officers, under Chief William H. Parker, particularly traffic officers.  ALSO Justice Strained

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Paul Coates, Jan. 24, 1961

Posted on January 24, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 24, 1961: Paul Coates uses the kidnapping and death of Rose Marie Riddle, 6, to explore the story of another young victim of a child molester.

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Paul Coates, Jan. 23, 1961

Posted on January 23, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 23, 1961: If brewers are developing instant beer, can “instant writers” be far behind, Paul Coates asks.

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Paul Coates and Matt Weinstock, Jan. 21, 1961

Posted on January 21, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 21, 1961: Paul Coates has a terrific item on a radio announcer whose life fell apart after he  lost his job because the station went to rock ‘n’ roll. Charley used to patronize a place on … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates, Jan. 20, 1961

Posted on January 20, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 20, 1961: Paul Coates has one of those columns that only he can write. It’s about Dr. Tom Dooley. I won’t say too much except to encourage you to read it. You won’t be disappointed.

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Snowstorm Threatens JFK Inaugural

Posted on January 20, 2011 by lmharnisch

             Jan. 20, 1961: Everyone (except Kayo Mullins) is eager to see the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy. I remember watching the inaugural on a black and white TV someone brought into my grade … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates, Jan. 18, 1961

Posted on January 18, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 18, 1961: Paul Coates has an update on the Cat Ladies of Glendale!  ALSO The Cat Ladies of Glendale on the Daily MirrorAnd here

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Paul Coates, Jan. 17, 1961

Posted on January 17, 2011 by lmharnisch

    Jan. 17, 1961: The new issue of Playboy has an article by J. Paul Getty on how to be a successful businessman (his advice: be a nonconformist) and Paul Coates examines his own lifestyle to see whether he … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates, Jan. 16, 1961

Posted on January 16, 2011 by lmharnisch

Jan. 16, 1961: Paul Coates has a first-rate interview with a man he calls Gramps, a man in his 70s who has been a drug addict for most of his life.

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Paul Coates and Matt Weinstock, Jan. 14, 1961

Posted on January 14, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 14, 1961: Matt Weinstock notes the activities marking the anniversary of the Treaty of Cahuenga, Jan. 13, 1847. Paul Coates talks to a man who has written a song in tribute to President John F. Kennedy, … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates, Jan. 13, 1961

Posted on January 13, 2011 by lmharnisch

    Jan. 13, 1961: Paul Coates has a Hollywood mystery story and it’s a good one.

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Paul Coates, Jan. 12, 1961

Posted on January 12, 2011 by lmharnisch

    Jan. 12, 1961: Paul Coates faces readers who are angry over his treatment of Parkey Sharkey and Jack Oakie! And Coates hears from Parkey Sharkey himself.

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Paul Coates, Jan. 11, 1961

Posted on January 11, 2011 by lmharnisch

       Jan. 11, 1961: Paul Coates has the story of  Richard, a man who has been battling drug addiction for years.  He’s been out of jail for eight weeks. Still no job, but at least he is clean, … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates, Jan. 10, 1961

Posted on January 10, 2011 by lmharnisch

    Jan. 10, 1961: Author Dashiell Hammett dies… Paul Coates didn’t get invited to the John F. Kennedy inaugural…. notice the Page 1 story on Frank Sinatra’s wardrobe for the Kennedy bash! 

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