Category Archives: Matt Weinstock

Paul Coates and Matt Weinstock, Aug. 20, 1960

Posted on August 20, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Aug. 20, 1960 –  DEAR ABBY: My husband stays home just long enough to eat, sleep and change his clothes. Our children hardly ever see him. This has been going on for 10 years. Last month I thought … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Aug. 18, 1960

Posted on August 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 18, 1960: A man goes into a place that sells hearing aids and … Matt Weinstock has the story. Also on the jump, Richard Nixon talks about civil rights during a campaign stop in Greensboro, N.C. DEAR HOWARD: … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Aug. 17, 1960

Posted on August 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 17, 1960: A motorist wins a battle over a parking ticket (it wasn’t filled out properly) … and one Whittier market has such a problem with kids stealing cigarettes it doesn’t even bother to report them. CONFIDENTIAL TO … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Aug. 15, 1960

Posted on August 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 15, 1960: Remi A. Nadeau has a new book coming out: "Los Angeles — Conquistadors to Commuters," Matt Weinstock says. The final title was “Los Angeles: From Mission to Modern City.” CONFIDENTIAL TO SHORT ON LONG ISLAND: If … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates and Matt Weinstock, Aug. 13, 1960

Posted on August 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

Aug. 13, 1960: Paul Coates gets a letter from Parkey Sharkey, who is looking for money to publish his book.  Architect Henry Drefuss has designed a $1,000 newsstand to go with his new California Bank Building at 6th and Spring, … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Aug. 12, 1960

Posted on August 12, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 12, 1960: Matt Weinstock writes about homeowners trying to protest the assessor’s valuation of their houses. “Meanwhile, the supervisors seem unable to comprehend that they are confronted with a passive tax revolt — passive only because homeowners realize … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Aug. 11, 1960

Posted on August 11, 2010 by lmharnisch

 Who stole the Caltechium?!  Aug. 11, 1960: Matt Weinstock revisits the story of the jealous husband, the lover’s convertible and a load of cement. Only this time it really happened. Sort of. CONFIDENTIAL TO OLLIE: Put your cards on the … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Aug. 10, 1960

Posted on August 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 10, 1960: People who like music are honest and rarely write bad checks, Matt Weinstock finds. CONFIDENTIAL TO CHRIS: Get off the farm once in a while. You won't find a bride in the Sears and Roebuck catalogue, … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Aug. 9, 1960

Posted on August 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

August 9, 1960: Buck Rogers: Caltechium is the ultimate weapon! Aug. 9, 1960: Matt Weinstock writes about a story that was told at the farewell party for Paul Weeks (d. 2007), who was leaving to become the Mirror’s Washington correspondent. … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Aug. 8, 1960

Posted on August 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 8, 1960: Morse telegraphers were used in covering the Democratic National Convention and sent stories faster than some wire services, Matt Weinstock says. CONFIDENTIAL TO DON'S DARLING: You can be saved by the bell — the wedding bell … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Aug. 6, 1960

Posted on August 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

Aug. 6, 1960: Readers correct Matt Weinstock on his whimsical theory that grunion don’t exist. CONFIDENTIAL TO STILL SAD: Abby says, It is fine to honor the dead but don't forget the living. Why don't you visit a veterans' hospital?       

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Matt Weinstock, Aug. 5, 1960

Posted on August 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

Aug. 5, 1960: Matt Weinstock writes about some VA patients' plans to get revenge on pigeons.And wot's this about Mickey Cohen being called before an Orange County grand jury? CONFIDENTIAL TO TEX: The doctor who treats himself has a fool … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Aug. 4, 1960

Posted on August 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

  “YIII!” Aug. 4, 1960: What to do when only two floors of an office building are air conditioned? Matt Weinstock has one man’s answer. CONFIDENTIAL TO “EXPERIENCE”: No man with a spark of manhood will violate the chastity of … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Aug. 3, 1960

Posted on August 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Look! It’s a 1959 Pontiac! With whitewalls! Aug. 3, 1960: Jeri Miyazaki, who plays the title role so appealingly in "The World of Suzie Wong" at the Biltmore Theater, was born in a California wartime internment camp for citizens … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Aug. 2, 1960

Posted on August 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

  A  cargo of stolen Caltechium? Aug. 2, 1960: What do you suppose is in Caltechium? Matt Weinstock looks at one family’s problems in having a swimming pool.

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Matt Weinstock, Aug. 1, 1960

Posted on August 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 1, 1960: Matt Weinstock observes the newsroom travels of a popular coffee cup. CONFIDENTIAL TO H.H.: There is an old Chinese proverb you should paste in your hat. "The mouth is wind but the pen leaves tracks." Be … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, July 30, 1960

Posted on July 30, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 30, 1960: Matt Weinstock has a curious tale about the influence of the horsefly on American history. DEAR ABBY: I have a message for "The Other Woman" — I have offered my husband his freedom so that he … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, July 29, 1960

Posted on July 29, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 29, 1960: Matt Weinstock reminisces about trying to catch grunion and implies it’s nothing but a snipe hunt.  Dear Abby: My husband never swears around the house or anywhere else, but the minute we start to play golf … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, July 28, 1960

Posted on July 28, 2010 by lmharnisch

  July 28, 1960: Matt Weinstock on Stephen Potter’s “One-Upmanship,” “Lifemanship” and the political trend of “growthmanship.” CONFIDENTIAL TO S.K.: I don't blame career girls for resenting the expression "old maid." In my vocabulary there are no "old maids" — … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, July 27, 1960

Posted on July 27, 2010 by lmharnisch

    July 27, 1960: Matt Weinstock on a man who found the County Jail’s drunk tank to be a friendly place. CONFIDENTIAL TO A NEIGHBOR WHO IS WISE TO HER: A new broom sweeps clean. Buy one. And start … Continue reading →

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