Category Archives: Politics

Hitler, Chamberlain promise peace, October 1, 1938

Posted on October 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

Poland demands share of Czechoslovakia More than 1 million Polish troops are poised to invade. Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain gives the British the Munich agreement and his pledge with Nazi leader Adolf Hitler that Britain and Germany "never will go … Continue reading →

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Rams win against Cleveland, September 30, 1968

Posted on September 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Alabama Gov. George Wallace plans a TV appearance for his presidential campaign. By Keith ThursbyTimes Staff Writer The Rams moved to 2-0 with a 24-6 victory at Cleveland. The Rams broke open the game in the fourth quarter and … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles mayor begins City Hall cleanup, September 28, 1938

Posted on September 28, 2008 by lmharnisch

Mayor Bowron asks 117 commission members to quit Two members of the Police Commission resign and the head of the LAPD vice squad announces his retirement. "You Can’t Take It With You," one of my favorites. The Monte Carlo Ballet! … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles County supervisors divert money for Dodger Stadium roads, September 24, 1958

Posted on September 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

Chavez Ravine funds go elsewhere County money intended to build roads into Dodger Stadium will be diverted to other projects. Wait a minute! IMDB says this is W.R. Burnett’s "Asphalt Jungle" turned into a western.  By Keith Thursby Times staff … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles history — car designer

Posted on September 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

The tail fin era General Motors designer Chuck Jordan visits Los Angeles to encourage young car nuts to pursue their dreams. His advice: ‘Start as bold as you can…. If you don’t start out ambitious enough, it will be drained … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles gets a new mayor, September 18, 1938

Posted on September 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

Bowron: Liberal, moderate and conservative The Times’ Timothy G. Turner writes: ‘Fletcher Bowron is no longhair nor will he turn the town over to Psalm singers. He is little concerned with gambling and prostitution as such, only in their effect … Continue reading →

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Rams win against Cards, September 17, 1968

Posted on September 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

Defense does job; Rams win opener 94-yard TD run starts Cardinals to 24-13 defeat. Above, Richard Nixon campaigns in Yorba Linda in the 1968 presidential race. By Keith Thursby Times staff writer There’s still something not quite right about putting … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles mayor removed in recall, child killer executed, September 17, 1938

Posted on September 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

Bowron defeats Shaw Superior Court judge, elected with 65% of the vote, will take office Sept. 26. He says: ‘This election, in no sense, is a personal triumph. This is not my fight. I have merely been part of a … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles votes in recall election, September 16, 1938

Posted on September 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

City voters decide on removing Mayor Shaw Judge Bowron predicts that he will win the election by 85,000 votes. In fact, he took an early lead and defeated Shaw by 100,000 votes, The Times says. Above, a political ad for … Continue reading →

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Former Los Angeles councilwoman in the news

Posted on September 8, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by the Los Angeles Times Ronald Reagan and City Councilwoman Rosalind Wyman, June 3, 1958. Former L.A. Councilwoman still making news The New Yorker’s Talk of the Town profiles Rosalind Wyman in the Sept. 8, 2008, issue.  Dorothy Wickenden … Continue reading →

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LA turns 157, September 5, 1938

Posted on September 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

Capt. Eugene Plummer is featured in a story about Plummer Park in West Hollywood. According to the caption, the revolver he’s holding belonged to Joaquin Murietta. At left, Mayor Frank Shaw and actor Leo Carrillo help celebrate Los Angeles’ 157th … Continue reading →

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Barack Obama, Harvard Law Review editor, March 19, 1990

Posted on September 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

Barack Obama’s Law Personality: Harvard Law Review’s first black president plans a life of public service. His multicultural background gives him unique perspective. By Tammerlin Drummond Times Staff Writer Barack Obama stares silently at a wall of fading black-and-white photographs … Continue reading →

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McCain describes Vietnamese prison camp, April 5, 1973

Posted on September 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

Oct. 28, 1967: The Times reports Lt. Cmdr. John S. McCain III has been shot down over Hanoi. Note that the lede calls him "McClain." Ouch.

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Attorney general runs for governor, Dodgers win against Giants 5-3, September 4, 1958

Posted on September 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

Democratic Atty. Gen. Pat Brown announces that he will run for governor of California. His first promise is to ensure equal job opportunities. Brown also denounces Proposition 18, a right to work measure. Brown rejects Republican Sen. William F. Knowland’s … Continue reading →

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LAPD officers accused of beating, August 24, 1938

Posted on August 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, another editorial in The Times’ well-worn tradition of asking: "What’s all the fuss I hear about … recalling the corrupt mayor … a federal anti-lynching law … opening up America to the refugees of Europe? We don’t need to … Continue reading →

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November 26, 1904: UFO over Los Angeles

Posted on August 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

No, the object at left is not a flying saucer on a stick. It is, in fact, Los Angeles’ earliest attempt at street lighting in which carbon arc lights were mounted on tall poles around the city. This one was … Continue reading →

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Former mayor may enter recall race, Cubs win over Pirates, August 22, 1938

Posted on August 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, more proof, as if any were needed, that bad traffic is nothing new in Los Angeles. Note the traffic island in the center of the drawing, which is where people waited to board a streetcar. Voila! A 70-year-old attempt … Continue reading →

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House increases Social Security, sports columnist dies, August 20, 1958

Posted on August 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Samuel Beckett’s "Waiting for Godot" is boring and unintelligible, the critics say.   Los Angeles County supervisors order a survey to determine which cars are the worst polluters … The House approves a 7% increase in Social Security payments … Continue reading →

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Judge under guard after death threats, August 19, 1938

Posted on August 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

Death threats against Fletcher Bowron in the recall election? That’s a new one on me. But in light of the Harry Raymond bombing, it shouldn’t be any surprise … Thomas K. Heath of the McIntyre and Heath blackface vaudeville team … Continue reading →

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Japan, Russia stop border war, Angels win 5-2, August 11, 1938

Posted on August 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

  This cartoon refers to Nazi Germany’s decision to offer Japan nothing but moral support in its war with Russia. Many more Axis caricatures are ahead.   Attorney Frank P. Doherty says the recall election seeking to remove Mayor Frank … Continue reading →

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