Category Archives: LAPD

Movie star kisses 1-millionth visitor to park, October 20, 1958

Posted on October 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

Pacific Ocean Park, 1958 – 1975  

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Stolen statue — Nuestro Pueblo, October 19, 1938

Posted on October 19, 2008 by lmharnisch
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Officers buy police jobs for $150, October 16, 1938

Posted on October 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, imagine my surprise to recognize the Coliseum in this panel from "Ella Cinders" by Bill Conselman and Charlie Plumb.  Ruth Etting’s ex-husband Martin Snyder kidnaps Etting’s husband, Myrl Alderman, forces him to drive to their home at 3000 Lake … Continue reading →

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Coming attractions — free Philip Marlowe tour

Posted on October 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

Brian and Bonnie Olson, authors of "Tailing Philip Marlowe," write that they are giving a tour of downtown landmarks mentioned in the mysteries of Raymond Chandler. Sites include the Bradbury Building, the Oviatt Building and City Hall. The tour is … Continue reading →

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Don’t waste your money on EBay

Posted on October 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

An enterprising EBay vendor is offering a CD of the FBI files on Elizabeth Short, the Black Dahlia. For a minimum bid of $9.99 plus shipping of $3. I admire American ingenuity as much as anyone. But folks, this material … Continue reading →

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Reporter’s new career

Posted on October 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

Police Officer Brent Hopkins, center. You may recall that reporter and blogger Brent Hopkins left the Daily News of Los Angeles earlier this year. On Friday, he graduated from the Police Academy. Please wish him the best of luck on … Continue reading →

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Civil Service chief arrested, card players held in vice crackdown, October 13, 1938

Posted on October 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

At left,  the general manager of the city’s Civil Service Commis-sion is arrested on charges of tampering with the final results of employment tests. Police Chief James Davis calls a meeting to tell captains  to focus on serious vice and … Continue reading →

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FBI file on missing actress, 1949

Posted on October 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

Excerpts from Jean Spangler file Mother of missing actress wrote letter to President Truman asking for help.   Photograph by Bruce Cox / Los Angeles Times Page 1 Steven Bibb passes along the FBI’s slim file on Jean Spangler, 14 … Continue reading →

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Dodgers and Philadelphia in the playoffs, October 4, 1977

Posted on October 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

Note the Dial Torgerson byline in a story datelined Jerusalem. Torgerson and freelance photographer Richard Cross were killed in Honduras on June 21, 1983, when their car drove over a U.S.-made landmine evidently placed by Nicaraguan forces.   By Keith … Continue reading →

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In the news: Nicole Brown Simpson, July 3, 1994

Posted on October 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Nicole Brown Simpson Dreams of Better Days Died That Night Nicole Simpson: A strong woman, she was on a quest to find her identity. By Shawn Hubler and Rebecca Trounson Times Staff Writers In the … Continue reading →

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‘There is no longer any violence in the eyes of O.J. Simpson,’ October 6, 1968

Posted on October 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

 Nixon leads Humphrey in state poll By Keith Thursby Times staff writer It’s easy to pick apart an old profile of a famous person. The celebrity talks of hopes and dreams and you can see what went according to the … Continue reading →

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Hitler, Chamberlain promise peace, October 1, 1938

Posted on October 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

Poland demands share of Czechoslovakia More than 1 million Polish troops are poised to invade. Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain gives the British the Munich agreement and his pledge with Nazi leader Adolf Hitler that Britain and Germany "never will go … Continue reading →

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Victory for Hitler, September 30, 1938

Posted on September 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

Agreement hands Czech territory to Nazis Britain, France, Germany and Italy sign a compromise that is given to Czechoslovakia. If the nation refuses to accept being partitioned, it would stand alone against a German invasion.   Cary Grant is reading … 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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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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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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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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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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