Category Archives: LAPD

Wife ends family fight with shotgun, August 18, 1958

Posted on August 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

August 18, 1958 Ralph Atkinson, 28-year-old upholsterer of 6609 Beeman Ave., North Hollywood, left home early Sunday to buy a newspaper. On the way back, he decided to stop at a bar and have a drink. Or two. Or three. … Continue reading →

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Fugitive couple attack LAPD officer, August 17, 1958

Posted on August 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

Fugitive couple from Milwaukee beat LAPD detective.
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Mayor asks FBI to help study of LAPD, Reds beat Pirates, August 16, 1938

Posted on August 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Mayor Frank Shaw invites J. Edgar Hoover to join the city’s efficiency study of the Police Department
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Actress attempts suicide at home of movie star, August 1958

Posted on August 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

A young actress and model takes an overdose of sleeping pills at the home of Mickey Rooney, August 1958
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Marines leave Lebanon, president seeks Middle East peace, August 13, 1958

Posted on August 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

  e lead the nation in alcoholism, according to The Times’ Harry Nelson. You can just call California "the intoxicated state." But 25.73 gallons of alcohol for every resident age 15 and older? Wow. President Eisenhower will address the U.N. … Continue reading →

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Dodgers win 8-6, August 4, 1958

Posted on August 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Dodgers split a double-header with the Reds, winning 8-6 and losing 3-1 … the Braves win a double-header over the Giants … and gunmen rob a Malibu restaurant. Two gunmen break into the living quarters above the Malibu Sea … Continue reading →

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Spring Street revisited

Posted on August 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Moss Photographer, 315 W. Pico St. WE stmore 2301, Los Angeles, Cal. Unfortunately, The Times’ Spring Street photo file has nothing that shows the transition at 1st Street in the critical period of the 1900s to the 1920s. Suddenly, … Continue reading →

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July 30, 1938: Sex Crimes Clinic Opens

Posted on July 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

he search is on for a candidate to face Mayor Frank Shaw in the recall election. The Times story mentions Councilman Stephen W. Cunningham, but more important, it says that Judge Fletcher Bowron and Supervisor John Anson Ford “have indicated … Continue reading →

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July 26, 1938

Posted on July 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

aul "the Porpoise" Chotteau collapses within 10 miles of his goal of swimming from Santa Barbara to Venice … A bomb in Haifa kills 50 people, wounds 58 others and touches off rioting … Kentucky Gov. A.B. "Happy" Chandler is … Continue reading →

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July 25, 1938

Posted on July 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

oe Shaw resigns as personal secretary to his brother, Mayor Frank Shaw, and elopes to Reno with Buelah M. Fuller of the mayor’s secretarial staff. Curiously enough, Joe Shaw is identified as a lieutenant, which I haven’t encountered before. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Woman, boy strangled

Posted on July 24, 2008 by lmharnisch
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July 13 1938

Posted on July 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

North Main Street, below, via Google maps’ street view. Where would you rather go for a walk, Main Street 1938 or Main Street 2008? he upcoming election on whether to recall Mayor Frank Shaw is one of the key moments … Continue reading →

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July 11, 1938

Posted on July 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

"I’m afraid you didn’t get my name. I’m a personal friendof the mayor," one caller said.  erhaps someone in LAPD communications will enjoy discovering that crackpots haven’t changed much in 70 years. Above, Howard C. Nutt takes the calls. At … Continue reading →

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July 10, 1958

Posted on July 10, 2008 by lmharnisch
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July 9, 1938

Posted on July 9, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, President Roosevelt, who will be arriving at Union Station in Los Angeles on July 16, 1938. I hope I can find some Times photos of his visit. r. Roy L. Smith, chairman of the Federation for Civic Betterment and … Continue reading →

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Carole Landis–RIP

Posted on July 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Photograph by the Los Angeles Times Carole Landis, July 27, 1937 Form 3.11 (Revised 10-3-47) DEAD BODY REPORT Type SUICIDE DR No. 486 592 Victim SCHMIDLAPP, Carole Landis (Mrs.) Residence Address 1465 Capri Dr., Pac Pal. Business Address Eagle … Continue reading →

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Carole Landis–RIP

Posted on July 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, the photo of Carole Landis published in The Times. omeone was kind enough to send me a scan of this photo. Here are the items on the bathroom counter: a book of matches, a comb and several bottles. It’s … Continue reading →

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Carole Landis–RIP

Posted on July 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, the Carole Landis crime scene photo as it was published in The Times, July 6, 1948. nce again, here are our two detectives, John Laymen and Emmett Jones, looking at poor old Carole Landis on the bathroom floor. I … Continue reading →

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Carole Landis–RIP

Posted on July 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Let’s break down the photograph by segments. First, we’ll  inventory everything on and around the bureau. Starting from the left, here’s the camera. I’ll leave to the experts to determine the precise model. My first … Continue reading →

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Carole Landis–RIP

Posted on July 3, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by the Los Angeles Times Detectives John M. Laymen, top, and Emmett Jones examine the body of actress Carole Landis in a bathroom (one of four) at her home at 1465 Capri Drive, July 5, 1948. Below, the approximate … Continue reading →

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