Category Archives: Transportation

Found on EBay — Duesenberg Engine

Posted on February 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

An engine and other assorted parts (headlights, gauges, radiator shell, etc.) for a Duesenberg have been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $99,999. 

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Airliner Plunges Into N.Y. River; Dodgers Sign Contracts, February 4, 1959

Posted on February 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Times put out an extra, but the runover page wasn’t microfilmed. All we have is the cover.  Notice that Gov. Pat Brown is opposed to a state lottery. "Evil Woman" Ingrid Bergman pretends she doesn’t know she’s attractive in … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock — February 3, 1959

Posted on February 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

Pool Comeback Those who don’t get around to the right places are probably unaware of a significant social phenomenon. Pool halls, where many leading citizens of today learned about life, are back. Well, halfway. Actually they never really disappeared. They … Continue reading →

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Rock Stars Die in Plane Crash, February 3, 1959

Posted on February 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

Ritchie Valens’ Roots Los Angeles Times, July 19, 1987 By GREGG BARRIOS WATSONVILLE, Calif. — “I still remember the first time we heard Ritchie sing on the radio,” the mother of the late Latino rock ‘n’ roller Ritchie Valens recalled … Continue reading →

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2 Die in Midair Plane Crash; Lombardi at USC? February 2, 1959

Posted on February 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

Wreckage landed in the 7900 block of East 8th Street, Buena Park.   At left, Officer J.F. Harkan shoots Edwin Kelly, 17, during a stakeout at the RKO Hill Street theater at 8th and Hill. Above, Judy Holliday will appear … Continue reading →

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Burbank Installs Time Capsule; Wilt Chamberlain Debuts in L.A., February 1, 1959

Posted on February 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

The people living in 1959 had noble expectations for Burbank: Atomic power! Monorails! I wonder if anyone plans to actually pop it open this week. This is the bridge that spans the Golden State Freeway, the railroad tracks and the … Continue reading →

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January 31, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on January 31, 2009 by lmharnisch

Dash Dashes Dreams Among those who went along on American Airlines’ first jet flight to New York a few days ago was this paper’s Bill Thomas. His colleagues felt the event should be commemorated, and as the hour for departure … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, January 29, 1959

Posted on January 29, 2009 by lmharnisch

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Here’s Volunteer for Outer Space NEW YORK, Jan. 28– T. Keith Glennan, U.S. space chief, announced last night that the selection of America’s first human space traveler is under way. According to Glennan, the new Federal Space Agency … Continue reading →

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Man Kills Dentist Over Picture, 1936

Posted on January 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

A reader asked if I would do more stories from 1939. Here’s what I found. I guess you can never have too many stories about cantankerous old coots with shotguns. Update: Several people have asked what became of Sylvester Warner. … Continue reading →

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Historic Images of Los Angeles on Flickr

Posted on January 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

This is my new favorite thing: The Library of Congress’ Flickr account with thousands of photos such as the panorama of flying officers at Love Field, Texas, Aug. 20, 1918. And this is the first all-woman jury in Los Angeles, … Continue reading →

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Coast Guard rescues passengers of plane crashed at sea, October 18, 1956

Posted on January 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

Another Pan Am Stratocruiser goes down, but the 31 people aboard are rescued. Some other flights weren’t so fortunate.

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Voices — Christine Collins, September 28, 1931

Posted on January 16, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Matt Weinstock — January 15, 1959

Posted on January 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

Frontier Pusher-Back To newsman John Cornell goes a silent roll of drums, a bugle call and maybe a flag-raising for alertness above and beyond the call of routine. John was banging out a rewrite about Les White, Southland auto dealer, … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock — January 13, 1959

Posted on January 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

Losing Battle Perhaps you’ve noticed that a Data Card for Highway Planning came along with your auto registration renewal. Well, a Van Nuysian (or should it be a Van Nuyser?), who felt it was an invasion of his privacy, at … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — 1956 Thomas Bros. Guide

Posted on January 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

A 1956 Thomas Bros. Guide for Los Angeles and Orange counties has turned up on EBay. These are useful for anyone interested in Los Angeles history. Bidding starts at $13.99.    

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January 7, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on January 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

News From Detroit A group of grimly playful fellows at SC who call themselves Asthmatics Anonymous advise that at a raw-lunged meeting in the basement which serves as headquarters they have regrouped as Asthmatics Militant. First move was to change … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, January 6, 1959

Posted on January 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

CONFIDENTIAL FILE My Responsibilities as Your Reporter Marie Torre, a New York newspaper columnist, is sitting in prison today. She’s paying a 10-day "debt to society" for refusing to divulge the source of a news story. And personally, I’m sorry … Continue reading →

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‘Pretty Woman’ car for sale

Posted on January 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

  The 1989 Lotus Esprit driven by Richard Gere in "Pretty Woman" is being offered in Hemmings Motor News for $54,998.

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, January 2, 1959

Posted on January 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

Puts Ego Factor Into Poll  Paul Coates Tries Out New Survey-Taking Theory Now don’t misunderstand me.    I’m not looking to start anything with Mr. Gallup. There’s enough petty bickering going on around here without us getting into a hassle. … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Culver City Speedway

Posted on December 29, 2008 by lmharnisch

A program has been listed on EBay for the 1925 auto races, when driver Frank Elliott set a world record of 127.87 mph.

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