Category Archives: Religion

Segregated Businesses May Be Legal, Eisenhower Says

Posted on March 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

March 17, 1960: On the jump, more about Cheryl Crane’s transfer to El Retiro School for Girls in the San Fernando Valley … President Eisenhower says it may be legal for private businesses to bar African Americans or any … Continue reading →

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Boy Prophet Calls U.S. the Chosen Land

Posted on March 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

March 13, 1910: The Times features Archie J. Inger, identified as the author of "Revealed Translation of John's Revelations.” In 1914, The Times published a few stories about his opposition to the upcoming execution of Louis Bundy in the … Continue reading →

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Kennedy Pulls Even With Nixon in Poll

Posted on March 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

March 4, 1960: Nancy Sinatra greets Elvis! March 4, 1960: Sen. John F. Kennedy (D-Mass.) pulls even with Vice President Richard Nixon – even though Kennedy is Catholic! (More on the jump).

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, March 1-2, 1960

Posted on March 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

Newcomers to U.S. Learn of Clippolas The Govaars family's introduction to the uniquely American art of the gimmick ad came last August in the form of a small handbill on their front doorstep. The handbill extolled the quality … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Manly Hall

Posted on February 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

What is advertised as an autographed copy of Manly Hall’s collected writings has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $149.99.

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 13, 1960

Posted on February 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

Birds Get the World It was mentioned here recently that the cedar waxwings, which have come each January and in a furious assault denuded the pyracantha bushes of their red berries, seemed to have passed us by this year. … Continue reading →

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Former Minister Accused of Abuse

Posted on February 12, 2010 by lmharnisch

“Wonder What a Twenty-Two Months-Old Baby Thinks About?” by Clare Briggs. Feb. 12, 1920: Walter H. Evans, a former Episcopal minister, is accused of extreme cruelty by his wife, who said she even wrote his sermons for him … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

[Wow! Now there’s an ugly layout. I guess Mr. Modular had the day off – lrh] Mash Notes and Comment (PRESS RELEASE) "TV HELP FOR DENTISTS . . . Dentists soon may be using a television camera for inspecting … Continue reading →

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Indian Leader Prefers Tribal Dances Over ‘Immoral Dances’ of Whites

Posted on January 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

“That Guiltiest Feeling,” by Clare Briggs. Jan. 26, 1920: "I would rather take part in the tribal dances of my people than the immoral dances of the white people today," Red Fox says. Jan. 26, 1920: A time capsule of … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 23, 1960

Posted on January 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

Life at the Outpost A couple named Janet and George, who moved recently from the lowlands to a home in the Hollywood Hills reached by a short private road, invited some friends to dinner the other night. … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 20, 1960

Posted on January 20, 2010 by lmharnisch

Nobody's Home A lady I know received two warning calls in quick succession the other day from neighbors. Their breathlessness message: "Don't answer the door — the tax assessor's on the way to your house!" The second neighbor … Continue reading →

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Children’s Testimony to Be Heard in Trial of Cult Leader

Posted on January 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

“When a Feller Needs a Friend,” by Clare Briggs. Jan. 17, 1920: Depositions of five children will be read into the record in the trial of Otoman Zar-Adusht Hanish of the Mazdaznan cult. And yes, The Times identified all five … Continue reading →

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Child Witnesses Missing in Mazdaznan Cult Sex Case

Posted on January 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

"Wonder What a 21-months-old Baby Thinks About?" by Clare Briggs. Jan. 7, 1920: The Times publishes the names of children who were allegedly molested by Otoman Zar-Adusht Hanish. The Times discontinued identifying sex crime victims years ago, but it was … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

I spent an uncomfortable morning standing over the city room teletypes and watching the Holy Season dispatches pour out of Germany. I read the bulletin from Cologne about the synagogue that had been desecrated on Christmas Eve. … Continue reading →

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Teachings of Mazdaznan Cult Exposed

Posted on January 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

“When a Feller Needs a Friend,” by Clare Briggs. Jan. 5, 1920: The Times quotes the writings of Otoman Zar-Adusht Hanish: "To raise one's vibration and interest it is well to speak sentences on one breath, such as inhaling through … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

'Blacklist' Charge Brings an Answer The controversy over Hollywood's real or fancied "blacklist" has had more than a decade to smolder down to embers, but it's still burning. The issue is kept alive by extremists. But occasionally, it's … Continue reading →

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Police Raid Cult Headquarters

Posted on January 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

“When Doc Rides and When He Walks.” March 14, 1927, Peter the Hermit learns some dance steps. Jan. 4, 1920: During a police raid on the Mazdaznan temple, "an old, queer looking man, attired in blonde whiskers, long frock … Continue reading →

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Cult Leader Accused of Molesting Children

Posted on December 31, 2009 by lmharnisch

“Somebody Is Always Taking the Joy Out of Life,” by Clare Briggs. Dec. 31, 1919: Ottoman/Othoman Zar-Adusht Hanish, "little master" of the sun worshiping Mazdaznan cult, arrives in Los Angeles. He is accused of "revolting offenses against … Continue reading →

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Predictions for 1975

Posted on December 26, 2009 by lmharnisch

“All That Is Behind You, Darling.” Dec. 26, 1959: Somehow, the forecasters failed to predict the energy crisis, leisure suits and disco. Cardinal McIntyre celebrates Mass at St. Vibiana’s. “The Bells of Bethlehem” by Aimee Semple McPherson (d. 1944) … Continue reading →

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Christmas, 1959

Posted on December 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by the Los Angeles Times Dec. 25, 1959: City Hall is lighted, as usual, for Christmas. The tradition was discontinued in the 1970s after a long court battle.

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