Category Archives: Paul Coates

Panes in Stomach First let it be stated that G.K. Williams, editor of the Coronado Journal, and Jane Reed, his assistant, are known by me to be utterly reliable. Now go on. They depose, on a stack of pancakes, that … Continue reading →

CONFIDENTIAL FILE It Happened Here, Believe It or Not In big cities, little dramas are born every minute. This one happened a few Wednesdays ago. Its protagonist was a dark-haired lady, barely 5 feet tall, with a very soft voice. … Continue reading →

CONFIDENTIAL FILE "No Place to Pull a Job" Half a year ago, I first met Albert Ebert. He was a short and solid man whose 50-odd years had removed his hair, but none of his backbone. By trade, Ebert was … Continue reading →

CONFIDENTIAL FILE American Cleared in Tijuana Slaying TIJUANA, Feb. 27 — Mexican officials have cleared Richard N. Thomas, 34, of La Puente, of any connection with the slaying of an unidentified woman whose torso was found 19 miles south of … Continue reading →

Since Coates is ill (don’t worry, he’ll be back), here’s Abby. I guess this is documented proof that people actually put lampshades on their heads at 1950s parties. I thought they only existed in the comics.

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Fallacy Exploded on Older Workers Between 40% and 45% of those individuals seeking employment are in the "older worker" bracket. It’s an unrealistic, unreasonably high figure. But it’s a figure we cannot ignore. For some vital answers on … Continue reading →

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Labor Force Exile Because She’s 65 Nellie Malone is 65 years old and proud of it. But she’s not very proud of the position to which she’s been relegated by society. "I guess they want me to die," … Continue reading →

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Wall of Prejudice: Job Age Barrier The events which led up to Toni Hyatt’s becoming an outcast don’t make much sense. But neither does the fact that today she’s an untouchable in our society. That’s why some background … Continue reading →

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Phony Tax Expert Flaunts Shingle It’s that season again. Not the rainy season. That’s here, too, but it’s not the one I’m talking about. I’m referring to the season when phony income tax "experts" begin sprouting up along … Continue reading →

Mash Notes and Comments "Dear Paul Coates: "I have often been told that an opinion unasked is seldom accepted. However, as this is my opinion as constructive criticism, I hope I do not offend you. "On television you interview many … Continue reading →

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Good Resolutions Behind Jail Bars Not all is grim behind the walls of prisons. The latest edition of the Menard Time — monthly tabloid put out by inmates of Illinois State Penitentiary — has as its "Photo Quiz" … Continue reading →