Category Archives: Richard Nixon

Lawmakers Defeat Attempt to Ban Death Penalty

Posted on March 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

“I’ve Got to Live With Myself!” March 10, 1960: The Senate Judiciary Committee kills Gov. Pat Brown’s effort to repeal the death penalty. Although Caryl Chessman is the pressing issue in the question of capital punishment, his name is … Continue reading →

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Kennedy, Nixon Lead in New Hampshire

Posted on March 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

On the jump, an attorney seeks to keep state officials from removing Alice Marie Combs, 4, center, from her foster home in an effort to find a more intellectually stimulating family for the girl, who has an IQ of 138. … Continue reading →

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Meet Jackie Kennedy

Posted on March 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

March 8, 1960: Fletcher Knebel writes about Jacqueline Kennedy as part of his series on presidential candidates’ wives. It’s hard not to feel a pang of sorrow when Knebel notes that the Kennedys have just celebrated their daughter Caroline’s … Continue reading →

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Noise Replaces Facts in Politics

Posted on March 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

March 6, 1960: The Times publishes James Reston’s views on politics after adding the New York Times News Service. Reston calls Sen. John F. Kennedy (D-Mass.) a tough political operator and describes Vice President Richard Nixon as “nearer to a … 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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Matt Weinstock, March 1, 1960

Posted on March 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

Way Out Walkout A great many people walked out on Miles Davis and John Coltrane, two great men of music they had primarily come to see and hear, at last Saturday's jazz concert at Shrine Auditorium, thereby provoking a … Continue reading →

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Kennedy and Catholicism

Posted on March 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

Note: For quite a while, the Daily Mirror has been clicking along in perfect synchronization with the past. Mondays were Mondays and Fridays were Fridays. No more, because 1960 was a leap year and 2010 isn't. Feb. 29, 1960: … Continue reading →

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U.S. Doomed by a Culture of Leisure

Posted on February 28, 2010 by lmharnisch

“Give Me Your Pistol, Buck. Mine’s Overheated!” In 1960, The Times was inserting This Week magazine in the Sunday papers. The editor was William I. Nichols, who countered the phrase “Better Dead Than Red” with the slogan “Better Brave … Continue reading →

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Jarvis Urges Recall of Gov. Brown

Posted on February 24, 2010 by lmharnisch

Vice President Richard Nixon greets admirers in South Bend, Ind., while visiting Notre Dame to receive its Patriotism Award. Caryl Chessman and the Finch trial. A good day for news. And the historic Southern Pacific depot on Alameda burns … Continue reading →

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Governor Halts Chessman Execution

Posted on February 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

Caryl Chessman is prepared for the gas chamber, but gets a last-minute reprieve – for now. Vice President Richard Nixon visits the winter Olympics at Squaw Valley. An experiment in composting, “one of the disposal systems of the future.” … Continue reading →

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Young Republicans Call Nixon ‘Next President’

Posted on February 14, 2010 by lmharnisch

Feb. 14, 1960: NBC apologizes to Jack Paar and the Finch trial is taking a toll on prosecution and defense. Carole Tregoff defense lawyer Rexford Eagan says: "We've lived with this case from the very beginning. We … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 6, 1960

Posted on February 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

Call of Wilds Fades A year ago, at infrequent intervals, seven quail used to fly into my yard and stride about in their chesty manner, scratch around like chickens and after awhile take off. One would come first … Continue reading →

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Finch Admits Trying to Hire ‘Gigolo’ for Wife

Posted on February 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

Photograph by John Malmin / Los Angeles Times Carole Tregoff "strikes a reflective pose" during a recess in the Finch trial. Our favorite Pasadena gun store is having a sale. There’s a large selection of rifles for $1.99 each. They’re … Continue reading →

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Nixon, the ‘Indispensible Man’

Posted on February 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

“You Remember Her?” NBC used to have an opera company. Amazing, no? Although I can’t say I’ve ever heard of Virginia Copeland (Gordoni), David Poleri or Chester Ludgin. “Goliath and the Barbarians” in Colorscope! Paul Zimmerman takes a … Continue reading →

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Republicans Losing Strength, Poll Finds

Posted on January 31, 2010 by lmharnisch

Jan. 31, 1960: A progress report on the construction of Los Angeles’ freeways. The Democrats try to assess the political weaknesses of Vice President Richard Nixon. The unpublished study obtained by the Herald Tribune News Service finds that most … Continue reading →

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President Visits L.A.!

Posted on January 28, 2010 by lmharnisch

“It’s a Letter From Washington.” Jan. 28, 1960: ALGIERS (UPI) “Police and troops opened fire today on hundreds of Moslems who surged into the streets of the western Algerian city of Mostaganem shouting 'long live De Gaulle.' “The shooting was … Continue reading →

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Nixon Leads Stevenson, Kennedy in Poll

Posted on January 27, 2010 by lmharnisch

Jan. 27, 1960: A letter by the Finch family’s maid to her mother in Sweden recounts a conversation with victim Barbara Jean Finch: “During the night, Dr. Finch tried to kill Mrs. Finch, who now absolutely wanted to have her … Continue reading →

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Nixon Leads Kennedy in Poll

Posted on January 24, 2010 by lmharnisch

There’s no credit on this photo, but it wouldn’t surprise me if it were a Delmar Watson shot. The Alexandria Hotel’s Palm Room has been converted to a gym as boxers Jose Becerra and Battling Torres train for bouts at … Continue reading →

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Plot Alleged in Finch Killing

Posted on January 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

Donald Williams testifies about a murder-for-hire plot in the Finch killing. Sen. Hubert Humphrey (D-Minn.) challenges Vice President Nixon to a series of debates with potential Democratic candidates. “Cash McCall” is opening in Los Angeles. Jan. 19, 1960: … Continue reading →

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Eisenhower Demurs on Endorsing Nixon

Posted on January 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

On the frontiers of medicine … Above, a news analysis of President Eisenhower’s refusal to make a formal endorsement of Vice President Richard Nixon in the presidential race. Below, Eisenhower’s comments from the Jan. 14, 1960, Times. The Times announces … Continue reading →

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