Category Archives: Matt Weinstock

Matt Weinstock, March 29, 1960

Posted on March 29, 2010 by lmharnisch

Here's Unsqueezed Juice     The moans are low and constant from the civic Center.  Our leaders have squeezed every drop of juice out of the turnips, oops, I mean taxpayers, and still there isn't enough.  Unless new sources of revenue … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, March 22, 1960

Posted on March 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

  “Hello? Anybody There?” A Courageous Move     Along with spring, a sign has appeared in the Brentwood Country Mart, out in bosky del country, stating firmly, "Men Must Wear Shirts."  It is the first voice of protest in a … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, March 21, 1960

Posted on March 21, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Pulling a Chessman?     The letter, neatly written in pencil, is from a man named Arthur.     "I am in the City Jail on a phony beef," it begins.  "About 2:30 a.m. March 1 I was forced into a … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, March 19, 1960

Posted on March 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

  “?” Pig Stickers, En Garde     Sportsmen who complain they have to go farther and farther for good fishing and hunting — prepare to drool.  Dr. Louis Higger of L.A. writes from Kati, New Zealand: "Here we are on … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, March 18, 1960

Posted on March 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

For Liquid Prose     Today's study in wonderful irrelevance brings us to a brochure announcing Writer's Digest's annual $3,500 short story contest.  First prize is $500 and contestants must subscribe to qualify.  But money and fame aren't the only incentive … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, March 17, 1960

Posted on March 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Conversing Computers     Well, we're there, folks.  I suppose it was inevitable.  And presumably the news has been deliberately hushed and permitted to leak here so no one would get the impulse to jump out of his shoes.  So … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, March 16, 1960

Posted on March 16, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Mileage Test     I've had misgivings about freeways for a long time. But not the way you might think.  I've merely been suspicious of the comparative mileage.     This is to report that I have confirmed my suspicion.  I … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, March 15, 1960

Posted on March 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

Hard and Fast     The file, and it's a thick one, seems to be complete now on the tale of the premix cement truck driver's revenge on his wife's boyfriend, so let's give it another run through.  The way it's … Continue reading →

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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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