Category Archives: Paul Coates

Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, May 24, 1960

Posted on May 24, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 24, 1960: Paul Coates samples high school students’ opinions. One writer says: "A general apathy prevails, largely because America's two major political parties have failed to cast distinct, meaningful public images; their platforms and their records in the … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, May 23, 1960

Posted on May 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 23, 1960: Paul Coates gets a second column out of the arrest of two people in a 25-cent gambling pool on roller derby at the Olympic Auditorium.

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, May 21, 1960

Posted on May 21, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 21, 1960: Paul Coates writes his weekly letters column … a short-sleeved summer suit for men? No, really!

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, May 20, 1960

Posted on May 20, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 20, 1960: Paul Coates writes about two people who were charged with felony bookmaking for running a 25-cent pool on roller derby at the Olympic Auditorium.

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, May 18, 1960

Posted on May 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 18, 1960: The Board of Education wants to save money by eliminating the “behind the wheel” portion of drivers’ education classes.  “Those opposing the elimination of driver training predict wholesale traffic slaughter if our leaders of tomorrow don't … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, May 17, 1960

Posted on May 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 17, 1960: Paul Coates runs a humorous piece by future Times arts writer and screenwriter Burt Prelutsky, who was then a UCLA student. And yes, Prelutsky is still writing.

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, May 16, 1960

Posted on May 16, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 16, 1960: The Revell model toy company decided not to release a kit version of the U-2 spy plane because “it had a few interesting features, but basically, it lacked color,” Paul Coates writes. Then Francis Gary Powers … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, May 13, 1960

Posted on May 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 13, 1960: Two mothers share their stories on dealing with teenage sons who are so obsessed with drag racing that everything else in their lives is suffering.  

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, May 12, 1960

Posted on May 12, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 12, 1960: Paul Coates writes, “He's 18 years old. He uses our freeways and boulevards to prove his prowess, at speeds of 110 mph. Three times, he's almost been killed.” The racer says: “It was Tuesday night. We … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, May 11, 1960

Posted on May 11, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 11, 1960: Paul Coates hosts a nightly TV show and has his picture in the paper every day, but his anonymity is still secure, he says.

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, May 10, 1960

Posted on May 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

     May 10, 1960: “All is not sunshine and fun for the California visitor,” Paul Coates says.  One tourist writes: "If a person can't walk down Hollywood Boulevard without being embarrassed for his wife and children, then it's time … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates and Matt Weinstock, May 9, 1960

Posted on May 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 9, 1960: Paul Coates plays with the announcement of special TV news for children, and imagines what it would be like as delivered by Sheriff John. (Beverly Aadland has been a naughty girl again) … And  Matt Weinstock … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, May 7, 1960

Posted on May 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

May 7, 1960: What became of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Bean?

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, May 6, 1960

Posted on May 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 6, 1960: Paul Coates profiles Neysa Washington, who was badly injured in 1945 trying to stop her runaway car. She hopped on the running board when it began rolling down Beachwood Drive and, unable to get into the … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, May 5, 1960

Posted on May 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 5, 1960: Ruth and Betty Lawrence are looking for a good man to marry one of them and take on their 13 cats.

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, May 4, 1960

Posted on May 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

Forest Lawn doesn’t want Caryl Chessman’s ashes! May 4, 1960: John Milton Addison is a spellbinder without peer. He’s a millionaire who claims he isn’t selling anything but himself, Paul Coates says.

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, May 3, 1960

Posted on May 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

  May 3, 1960: Ray Burke and George S. Doombadze share a phone number and some frustration, Paul Coates says.

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, May 2, 1960

Posted on May 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

    May 2, 1960: Let me cite you the case of Bertha H. Hangen, the Topanga elementary school teacher who is fighting dismissal on charges that she referred to individuals in her flock as “stupid,” “baby,” “messy looking” and, … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 30, 1960

Posted on April 30, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Mash Notes and Comment     "Dear Paul:     "You touched my heartstrings the other day when you mentioned in your column that you love tapioca.     "I myself am willing to do anything to help bring back tapioca.  In … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, April 29, 1960

Posted on April 29, 2010 by lmharnisch

  We Are Told You're Nothing but a Procal     I'm not complaining.  I'm perfectly happy with my job.  I enjoy these daily tete-a-tetes with you.     But the unpleasant realization is slowly awakening within me that the first major … Continue reading →

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