Category Archives: Paul Coates

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

Posted on February 11, 2010 by lmharnisch

  A Woman Pays, Pays and Pays for Nothing     The word is blackmail, and you don't know what it means until it happens to you.     Mrs. Anita Roddy-Eden Sutton said it happened to her on the third day … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Feb. 9, 1960

Posted on February 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

  A Gang-Shy Kid Has Me Stymied but Good     On his way home from playing hooky a 15-year-old city boy named Tony stopped by my office yesterday.  He wanted to interview me, he said, for a paper he was … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

A Jailhouse Pen Pal Is Heard From Again     Got a real angry Mash Note today from an old friend — Jet Simrell.     The return address was 306 N Broadway.  The County Jail.     Jet, you will remember, is … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

  The Mark of the Beast Is With Us Once More     I don't rattle too easily.  But the other day I managed, in the vernacular of Elvis Presley, to get all shook up.     Coming out of the house, … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

Yanqui Go Home – After Touring Cuba     (NEWS ITEM)- Cuba's push to receive tourist travel to the island has blossomed into a full day for free.  The Cuban Tourist Commission is now offering hotel accommodations, a drink, dinner, floor … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

Tall Man Considers Cellmate, Dr. Finch     The tall man was talking about an ex-cellmate of his. They were together in County Jail for a month and a half.     The ex-cellmate's name was Finch.  Dr. R. Bernard Finch.     … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Feb. 1, 1960

Posted on February 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

New-Found Evidence Favors Tokyo Rose     Two months ago, On the 18th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, I printed what I thought was the first interview by a newsman with a woman known to the world as Tokyo Rose.     Her … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 30, 2010 by lmharnisch

Mash Notes and Comment       (Press Release)  "Gigantic 'man-eating clams' with shells of unusual proportion, sometimes reaching four feet in width, are found along the great barrier reefs dotting the Pacific Ocean from Australian waters northward into the Solomon … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 29, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Here's a Fishy Story From Death Row        This is the story of a fish, but it's not a fish story.     It lives on San Quentin's Death Row.  It's a salt-water fish — possibly a smelt — about … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Jan. 28, 1960

Posted on January 28, 2010 by lmharnisch

Petite Con Lady Now Flipping Owl Feathers     She's 70, at least.  She likes wide-brimmed owl-feather hats, bright chiffon scarves and Oriental necklaces.     She always wears these to compliment her outlandish 1920 outfits when she goes to pull a  … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Jan. 27, 1960

Posted on January 27, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Case of Go for Broke, Caryl Chessman Says      Caryl Chessman's legal fight to beat the gas chamber resumes tomorrow.       The 38-year-old senior statesman of San Quentin's Death Row (he's been there 11 1/2 years) returns to … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Jan. 26, 1960

Posted on January 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

Diana Barrymore was in love with Tennessee Williams and wanted to marry him, the Mirror's Earl Wilson says.  We Quiz Quiz Guy Who Blew $64,000       Al Einfrank isn't exciting news copy.  Not any more.     Three years ago, … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates – Confidential File, Jan. 25, 1960

Posted on January 25, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Earthy language from Eva Marie Saint shocks Hollywood bash! It's Yo Ho Ho for Seafarer       The current national insanity for small boats, and its consequent problems, is nothing new to me, matey.     So avast, you lubbers, … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

Mash Notes and Comment     (Press Release)  "As far as space travel is concerned, a big bosom is a bust — according to an article in the new issue of Look magazine.     "Although pulchritude may be an asset here … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Jan. 22, 1960

Posted on January 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

'Dead' Bill Howard Now Living New Life     The night of Nov. 16, 1958, I never quite made it to bed.     The reason was William K. Howard, a man whose obituary three months before included the vital statistics that … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 21, 2010 by lmharnisch

A Little Story with a Big Schnozzola     Some newspaper reporters are frantic.  They run around chasing the big story all the time.     But I’m too old for that.  What I do, I run around chasing little stories.  They’re … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Jan. 19, 1960

Posted on January 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Son's Not Quite Like Dad, but He's a Todd     Hollywood, U.S.A. — The shadow of a showman slipped into town this week.     His name was Mike Todd, with a Jr. tacked on the end, and he came … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Coates Views the Funny Side of Nixon     NEWS ITEM (Hank Grant's column, Hollywood Reporter) — "Writer Tony Webster's been approached to pen gags for Richard Nixon's campaign speeches."     I'm no Criswell, but I can make a prediction … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 16, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Mash Notes and Comment     (Press release)  "If you have the pleasure of attending the Stan Kenton-June Christy-Four Freshmen get-together Jan. 22 at the Shrine Auditorium, better bring a fresh box of Kleenex for this watery night.     "Baton-bearing … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Jan. 15, 1960

Posted on January 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Encounter With a Pencil Salesman     Mike was the old man's name.  He had no teeth, one good arm and legs that stopped at the knees.     He came out of the rain yesterday afternoon, into my office.     … Continue reading →

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