Category Archives: Matt Weinstock

Matt Weinstock, March 14, 1960

Posted on March 14, 2010 by lmharnisch

Writers and Riches     Readers occasionally inquire how a person goes about writing a book, getting it published and, it is assumed, becoming rich and famous.  There's no easy answer because so many factors are involved.  Writing and rewriting a … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, March 12, 1960

Posted on March 12, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Bookie Problem     A character who goes by the name of Front End Freddy was sounding off the other day about a nasty situation which prevails among bookmakers.     "For years around here," he said, "bookies have been arbitrarily … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, March 11, 1960

Posted on March 11, 2010 by lmharnisch

  “This Will Be Almost Painless” A Peep by Wire       This is to alert the ladies that the "Dr. Seaton" is busy again.  He phoned a lady I know the other day and in his pleasant voice said … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, March 10, 1960

Posted on March 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Lesson for Today     A group of firemen have been engaging lately in baffling exercises with the fire hose at the north end of Echo Park Lake and a lady who lives nearby says she is losing her mind … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, March 9, 1960

Posted on March 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

Board Meeting     The hostess at a house party in Santa Monica happened to mention that she had a late model Ouija board,  and several surprised guests, who thought the boards had gone out with mah-jongg, insisted that it be … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, March 8, 1960

Posted on March 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Nervous Cat's Tale     As the animal regulation department's files prove, life in our vast jungle compound is fraught with peril.  It is not uncommon for people to be frightened, by roving pythons or straying wildebeests and to be … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, March 7, 1960

Posted on March 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

Jiggers! The Revenooers!       On a recent weekend, as reported here, a Laurel Canyon couple held an old-fashioned home brew party for 40 guests.  The man obtained the crock and makings from a market which stocks them, put up … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, March 5, 1960

Posted on March 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

“Praise Allah for These Crooked Streets!” A Boy Can Dig        All actor Neil Hamilton did was inquire innocently if anyone remembered the entire alphabetical sentence of which the first words were A Boy Can Dig Enough Fine … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, March 4, 1960

Posted on March 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

To Mars in a Tub       The reason the Russians are beating us into space is no mystery to Sam Lobell of S Westmoreland Ave.  In a word — bathtubs.  Others may cite graphs and statistics showing Russian emphasis … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, March 3, 1960

Posted on March 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

Pyrrhic Victory     This corner keeps advising motorists never to make a left turn because big boy blue may be watching you and you'll be wrong if you think you are right — but nobody pays attention.     There was … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, March 2, 1960

Posted on March 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

Pity the Candidate     Now it's time for all good men to come to the aid of the poor, frustrated candidates, trying to hack out a platform that will please almost everyone, offend hardly anyone.     It can't be done, … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, March 1, 1960

Posted on March 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

Way Out Walkout     A great many people walked out on Miles Davis and John Coltrane, two great men of music they had primarily come to see and hear, at last Saturday's jazz concert at Shrine Auditorium, thereby provoking a … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 27, 1960

Posted on February 27, 2010 by lmharnisch

Briton's a Stevereno     I've been reading the short stories by Peter Ustinov in the Atlantic and wondering how he does it.  Acting, speaking, traveling — and writing superlative fiction, I mean.  In the versatility sweepstakes, he's Britain's answer to … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 26, 1960

Posted on February 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

The Court Is a Stage     One of the travesties of court procedure is that most divorces are obtained on grounds that have little or nothing to do with the breakup of the marriages.     The ladies come into court … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 25, 1960

Posted on February 25, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Mad Memories       The prohibition era (1920-1933) was a long time ago but to many persons it remains the most unforgettable time of their lives.  It had for them an aura of pleasurable deviltry.       It … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 24, 1960

Posted on February 24, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Story of Stories     The biggest story of the century, any century, would be the discovery that there is human life on another planet.       While most of us can only contemplate such a thing, men at the … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 23, 1960

Posted on February 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

Right Bows to Might        It happened at dusk on a Sunset Flyer, which travels from downtown L.A. to Laurel Canyon.     As Cynthia Lawrence boarded the bus, the driver gave her a check.  This was wrong.  A two-zone fare … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 22, 1960

Posted on February 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

The Chessman Furor     Sometimes it is difficult to understand what motivates people.  Example:  Last week's frenzy over Caryl Chessman.     The case has been blundering around for 12 years, picking up a great deal of legal momentum.  But except … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 20, 1960

Posted on February 20, 2010 by lmharnisch

“Please! My Life Is in Danger!”   Mediator in Middle     The smoldering dispute between newspapermen and TV reporters over coverage of interviews almost broke out again this week at the press conference for labor Secretary James M. Mitchell.  Newspapermen … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 19, 1960

Posted on February 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

Prison Sounds       As this was written, Caryl Chessman's date with death was still undecided. But as time was running out for him yesterday a man who was once No. 69883 in San Quentin reminiscently recalled the case of … Continue reading →

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