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Mystery photo

Posted on October 29, 2007 by lmharnisch

This one really should be easy. I’ll bet someone gets it in an hour or two. This is a "what" question. What is this? Michael Myers’ House "Halloween" 1978 Photograph by Larry Harnisch / Los Angeles Times And in case … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 28, 2007 by lmharnisch

Oct. 29, 1957

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Posted on October 28, 2007 by lmharnisch

  Photograph by Larry Harnisch / Los Angeles Times1116 S. 10th Ave., Arcadia, Calif., Oct. 28, 2007.  Arcadia Police Officer Harry Sessor was wounded when he responded to an incident at 1116 1/2 S. 10th involving Ernest Edward Yeager.  Yeager … Continue reading →

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It was a kinder, simpler time

Posted on October 28, 2007 by lmharnisch

Oct. 28, 1957Los Angeles The Christmas ads start earlier every year! I remember when the merchants at least used to wait until after Halloween! When I was a kid, you didn’t see Christmas ads until after Thanksgiving!! Christmas has gotten … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 28, 2007 by lmharnisch

Oct. 28, 1957

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Found on EBay — Broadway

Posted on October 27, 2007 by lmharnisch

Here’s a wonderful photo I found on EBay. I’ve seen many vintage postcards of downtown, but this one is new to me. Because it’s an extended exposure, there are no people, just lights. Note what appears to be some sort … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 27, 2007 by lmharnisch

Oct. 27, 1957

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The rules of the game

Posted on October 27, 2007 by lmharnisch

Oct. 27, 1957 Here I am, giving away the punchline of a “Nancy” comic. My bad. Which reminds me of a game called “Five Card Nancy” that I learned about from Kim Cooper of 47p. Five Card Nancy works like … Continue reading →

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Too much noir!

Posted on October 27, 2007 by lmharnisch

Oct. 27, 1957 Los Angeles I’ve had so much downbeat crime and so many tawdry stories lately: stag films, shootings of law enforcement officers and unsolved killings. Time for some good news! A salute to the La Habra Kiwanis Club! … Continue reading →

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USC vs. Washington State

Posted on October 25, 2007 by lmharnisch

Oct. 26, 1957

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Bing marries

Posted on October 25, 2007 by lmharnisch

Oct. 25, 1957

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A dose of skepticism–update

Posted on October 23, 2007 by lmharnisch

Clay Haskell sends his enhanced version of the Theodore Roosevelt Beckham photo and notes that there’s a second person visible on the driver’s side of the car:  

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Mystery photo

Posted on October 23, 2007 by lmharnisch

OK, this should be easy. This is not a "who" question or a "what" question (both fairly obvious). Why is this happening and why is it significant?   Photograph by Andrew H. Arnott / Los Angeles TimesMarlene Dietrich is fingerprinted … Continue reading →

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October 22, 1957: Paul V. Coates–Confidential File

Posted on October 22, 2007 by lmharnisch

October 22, 1957 A man once made the comment about Tijuana: “Pleasures are cheap there, but pain is cheaper.” And, for a long time, I felt the statement didn’t leave much to be disputed. Especially, as far as United States … Continue reading →

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Ad misfires

Posted on October 18, 2007 by lmharnisch

Oct. 19, 1957

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Ike, Elizabeth meet

Posted on October 17, 2007 by lmharnisch

Oct. 18, 1957

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Mideast crisis

Posted on October 16, 2007 by lmharnisch

Oct. 17, 1957

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Mystery photo

Posted on October 16, 2007 by lmharnisch

I hope this one is interesting. Who is this woman and why am I running her picture? The other photos have been recognized so quickly, I’m sure someone will figure her out right away. Karil Rogers Graham 1915-1955 Email me … Continue reading →

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Son shoots father

Posted on October 15, 2007 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 15-16, 1957 Los Angeles We can add the story of Elvin Harry DeWitt Jr. to the list of youngsters who intervened in their parents’ quarrels, answering violence with violence. Bethel Lee DeWitt, 52, and Elvin Harry DeWitt Sr., … Continue reading →

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October 11, 1957: Matt Weinstock

Posted on October 11, 2007 by lmharnisch

October 11, 1957 I was out with a group of deep thinkers the other night and they got to discussing the pressures of present-day living. They deplored particularly the fact that hardly anyone has time any more to do the … Continue reading →

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