Category Archives: Sports

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 The unpublished study obtained by the Herald Tribune News Service finds that most … Continue reading →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 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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LSU Dean Held in Killing of Professor

Posted on January 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

Investigators say Julian A. Frank, 32, insured himself for a National Airlines flight that crashed Jan. 6, killing 34 people. Evidence suggests that Frank may have set off a bomb. Now this is interesting — someone deleted the name of … Continue reading →

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Suspect Held in Girl’s Abduction, Killing

Posted on January 14, 2010 by lmharnisch

Art Buchwald talks to Gregory Corso on the rise of the Beats. "This is going to be a great age," Corso says. "I can feel it. If we can only get some beatniks in the armies of the world we … Continue reading →

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President Predicts Budget Surplus!

Posted on January 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

In his State of the Union Address, President Eisenhower predicts a $4-billion budget surplus ($28.7 billion USD 2008) Eisenhower’s State of the Union Address runs over three pages and I doubt many people will read the entire speech, … Continue reading →

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Jurors Visit Murder House

Posted on January 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

Jan. 6, 1960: “Mexico acknowledged the serious problem of illegal narcotics crossing the border and in a major concession accepted a U.S. proposal to exchange narcotics enforcement agents as the two-day conference between representatives of both governments adjourned today.” “Tears … Continue reading →

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Yankees Clinch Babe Ruth Deal on Griffith Park Golf Course

Posted on January 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

Jan. 6, 1920: Yes, it’s true. “Manager Miller Huggins of the New York Yankees arrived in Los Angeles yesterday morning. Late last night he announced that he had met Babe Ruth on the Griffith Park golf links yesterday afternoon … Continue reading →

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Predictions for Presidential Race

Posted on January 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

“Who Will Be Elected President in November?” Our future president hosts the warm-up to the Rose Parade! Vice President Richard Nixon, the Rose Parade grand marshal, with Rose Queen Margarethe Bertelson and her court at Wrigley mansion. Pat Nixon is … Continue reading →

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Monkey Business on ‘Inherit the Wind’ Set

Posted on December 31, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sheriff John covers preparations for the Rose Parade! Dr. Charles F. Sebastian dies, Sept. 4, 1971. You may recall him from the Harry Raymond bombing. The Central Receiving Hospital was replaced by the Rampart Division station, shown by … Continue reading →

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Three Tristans!

Posted on December 29, 2009 by lmharnisch

Ramon Vinay, the tenor cast with Birgit Nilsson in "Tristan," said he was too ill to do the entire opera, so Rudolph Bing had Vinay sing Act I, Karl Liebel (likewise under the weather) sing Act II and Albert … Continue reading →

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Predictions for the 1960s

Posted on December 27, 2009 by lmharnisch

Dec. 27, 1959: The Times leads with the Nixon-Rockefeller story. Sen. Barry Goldwater (R-Ariz.) expresses strong support for Nixon. Times Political Editor Kyle Palmer, as to be expected, is all for Nixon. Nixon calls for job training … Continue reading →

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Christmas Day, 1909

Posted on December 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

Dec. 25, 1909: Food and Christmas trees for the needy, church services and auto racing at Ascot Park with Barney Oldfield.

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San Marino Pelted With Furs From Mystery Airplane

Posted on December 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

Dec. 23, 1959: "Thousands of dollars worth of fur pelts were mysteriously jettisoned from a low-flying airplane over San Marino and San Gabriel yesterday. One large gunny sack of the valuable pelts crashes through a patio roof at 1070 Kendall … Continue reading →

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Firefighters Set Blazes to Draw Attention to Old Equipment

Posted on December 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

NEW QUEEN — The shah of Iran and bride Farah pose after their marriage in a Muslim ritual at his palace in Tehran. She is third wife of the shah, who divorced others after they failed to bear an heir. … Continue reading →

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Last Civil War Veteran Dies at 117

Posted on December 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Dec. 20, 1959: “Peanuts” characters not only discuss Christmas, but they go to church. W.N. Chandler decorates his home at 13060 Otsego St. for Christmas. 13060 Otsego St., Sherman Oaks, via Google maps’ street view. “What do you … Continue reading →

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Antiwar Film Premieres Around the World

Posted on December 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

Stanley Kramer's “On the Beach” opens in 18 countries. "Linus Pauling, a Nobel Prize winner: 'It may be that someday we can look back and say 'On the Beach' is the picture that saved the world." The movie that … Continue reading →

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Gangster Killed in Ambush

Posted on December 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Gov. Brown cites a projected $70-million surplus, says he'll propose no new taxes. Fred Whalen admits hitting Tony Reno, who was sitting with Mickey Cohen at Rondelli's restaurant when Whalen's son, Jack, was killed. Dean “The Love Bug” … Continue reading →

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