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October 11, 1957: Paul V. Coates–Confidential File

Posted on October 11, 2007 by lmharnisch

October 11, 1957 It’s long been said that the funniest clowns are the saddest, and the saddest are the funniest. So I guess there’s a pretty good chance that it’s true. Yesterday, a very funny clown came to my office. … Continue reading →

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Mystery photo

Posted on October 11, 2007 by lmharnisch

OK, the other mystery photos have been "who" questions. This is a "where" question. And just to make it fun, be precise as to the location. And of course, everyone in L.A. will recognize the source of the quote, right? … Continue reading →

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Great moments in newspaper graphics

Posted on October 10, 2007 by lmharnisch

Oct. 10, 1957 A typical example of infographics in the Stone Age:  

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Waltzing mice

Posted on October 7, 2007 by lmharnisch

And while we’re on the subject, from The Times, Sept. 2, 1904.  

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October 4, 1957: A second take

Posted on October 3, 2007 by lmharnisch

October 4, 1957 Los Angeles

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College fashions, IX

Posted on October 1, 2007 by lmharnisch

In 1969, The Times sent one of its best and most respected writers, Art Seidenbaum, on a tour of California college campuses: UCLA, USC, Stanford, UC Berkeley and someplace called San Fernando Valley State. The resulting series for West magazine … Continue reading →

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In the comics

Posted on October 1, 2007 by lmharnisch

As a child of the 1950s, it’s a treat for me to see the old comics, with the large panels and fine draftsmanship. Some don’t hold up terribly well but others remain classics, like “Li’l Abner,” which has been featuring … Continue reading →

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Random story

Posted on October 1, 2007 by lmharnisch

Jan. 14, 1941 I stumbled across this brief while researching the Boy Bandit Gang:  

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Mystery photo

Posted on October 1, 2007 by lmharnisch

The answer to the last mystery photo was guessed in an hour. I hope this one will be more of a challenge. Our famous mystery guest is one of the young men in this photo. He wrote a number of … Continue reading →

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In which I bring in the expert

Posted on September 28, 2007 by lmharnisch

Several people have noticed that the postcard of The Times Building in the earlier entry doesn’t show the eagle. So I queried Carolyn Strickler, a friend and former head of The Times History Center. She says the post-bombing structure was … Continue reading →

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Mystery photo

Posted on September 24, 2007 by lmharnisch

Everybody had so much fun guessing about my last mystery photo (slain mobster Tony Brancato) that I dug through The Times archives and found something else intriguing. OK, what are these men doing? And why? Photograph by Edward Gamer Los … Continue reading →

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Flamed out

Posted on September 24, 2007 by lmharnisch

Here are some more fun pictures of backyard incinerators I found in The Times archives:   Photograph by John Malmin Los Angeles Times Fire Capt. Harry E. Hjorth inspects a backyard incinerator, Oct. 4, 1948. Times photo The original caption … Continue reading →

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College fashions, VIII

Posted on September 21, 2007 by lmharnisch

In 1969, The Times sent one of its best and most respected writers, Art Seidenbaum, on a tour of California college campuses: UCLA, USC, Stanford, UC Berkeley and someplace called San Fernando Valley State. The resulting series for West magazine … Continue reading →

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Fall fashions

Posted on September 20, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 20, 1957Los Angeles A classic look, from a Bullock’s ad:  

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College fashions, VII

Posted on September 18, 2007 by lmharnisch

In 1969, The Times sent one of its best and most respected writers, Art Seidenbaum, on a tour of California college campuses: UCLA, USC, Stanford, UC Berkeley and someplace called San Fernando Valley State. The resulting series for West magazine … Continue reading →

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College fashions, VI

Posted on September 17, 2007 by lmharnisch

In 1969, The Times sent one of its best and most respected writers, Art Seidenbaum, on a tour of California college campuses: UCLA, USC, Stanford, UC Berkeley and someplace called San Fernando Valley State. The resulting series for West magazine … Continue reading →

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College fashions, V

Posted on September 16, 2007 by lmharnisch

In 1969, The Times sent one of its best and most respected writers, Art Seidenbaum, on a tour of California college campuses: UCLA, USC, Stanford, UC Berkeley and someplace called San Fernando Valley State. The resulting series for West magazine … Continue reading →

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College fashions, IV

Posted on September 15, 2007 by lmharnisch

In 1969, The Times sent one of its best and most respected writers, Art Seidenbaum, on a tour of California college campuses: UCLA, USC, Stanford, UC Berkeley and someplace called San Fernando Valley State. The resulting series for West magazine … Continue reading →

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College fashions, III

Posted on September 14, 2007 by lmharnisch

In 1969, The Times sent one of its best and most respected writers, Art Seidenbaum, on a tour of California college campuses: UCLA, USC, Stanford, UC Berkeley and someplace called San Fernando Valley State. The resulting series for West magazine … Continue reading →

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Hat squad III

Posted on September 14, 2007 by lmharnisch

  Sept. 14, 1957 Los Angeles Motorcycle Officer W.W. Wilhelm decided to put some teeth in fashion law and cited motorist Louise Squire for wearing a plastic mesh basket on her head. When stopped at Argyle and Franklin Avenues, Squire, … Continue reading →

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