Tag Archives: 1957

Bel-Air jewel theft

Posted on October 22, 2007 by lmharnisch

Oct. 23, 1957

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October 22, 1957: Matt Weinstock

Posted on October 22, 2007 by lmharnisch

October 22, 1957 The men of the copy desk gloomily agreed the other day that another hallowed city room custom is just about gone–reporters and editors bellowing “Boy!” and getting an instant and spirited response. Time was when this strident … 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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Flashback

Posted on October 22, 2007 by lmharnisch

Oct. 15, 1957 Los Angeles I missed this story the first time around, but somehow I don’t think it matters too much. The best ones are timeless.  

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Meet my boss, Walter Lantz

Posted on October 22, 2007 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 18, 1957BY HAL MORRIS Mirror-News Staff Writer There may be no production of cartoon shorts for theaters within five years, warns Walter Lantz, veteran cartoonist-producer. The creator of Woody Woodpecker blames the possible end of a theater cartoon … Continue reading →

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Bombing in Viet-Nam

Posted on October 21, 2007 by lmharnisch

Oct. 22, 1957

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October 21, 1957: Matt Weinstock

Posted on October 21, 2007 by lmharnisch

October 21, 1957 Last Friday, a Hollywood hillsider named George was unable to start his car–the battery was dead. A neighbor obligingly drove him down the hill to a gas station, where George asked if he could get a rental … Continue reading →

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October 21, 1957: Paul V. Coates–Confidential File

Posted on October 21, 2007 by lmharnisch

October 21, 1957 When a funnyman tries to be serious, he doesn’t always come across. In fact, sometimes his sincerity is rewarded with laughs that approach guffaws. And, much as he hates it, the guy is downright hilarious. And maybe … Continue reading →

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Rock Hudson’s wedding album

Posted on October 21, 2007 by lmharnisch

I went down to The Times’ archives and pulled Rock Hudson‘s wedding pictures because I’m the kind of person who would want to see Rock Hudson’s wedding pictures. Please note: All captions are from original information provided when the photos … Continue reading →

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Death in Arcadia

Posted on October 21, 2007 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 21, 1957 Arcadia OK, we got another strangled woman. You want to go? Fine, get in. Not much traffic at 2 a.m., is there? We’ll cruise along Sierra Madre Boulevard through the little town of Sierra Madre and … Continue reading →

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Storm drenches Southland

Posted on October 20, 2007 by lmharnisch

Oct. 21, 1957

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Honor Rancho to open

Posted on October 19, 2007 by lmharnisch

Oct. 20, 1957 UCLA defeats Oregon State, Purdue beats Michigan and Stanford beats Washington. USC loses to Cal, 12-0. Society for News Design members please note the eight-column grid: 16 stories, plus the weather and the index. And one picture. … Continue reading →

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October 19, 1957: Matt Weinstock

Posted on October 19, 2007 by lmharnisch

October 19, 1957 Edwin Anthony Browne, playboy newspaperman of another day, is revisiting L.A. after 20 years and he is aghast. Perhaps aghast is too strong a word. Let’s say amused or mildly interested. Brownie, an innocent-looking cherub but a … Continue reading →

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October 19, 1957: Paul V. Coates–Confidential File

Posted on October 19, 2007 by lmharnisch

October 19, 1957 Most good writers are also good listeners. And Hollywood scenarist Jack Wagner isn’t an exception to the rule. In fact, Jack often goes it one better by listening in the right places at the right times. Forty-seven … Continue reading →

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Drug bust

Posted on October 19, 2007 by lmharnisch

Oct. 19, 1957 Los Angeles Perhaps you remember publicist Desmond Slattery from Paul Coates’ Aug. 22, 1957, column. In brief, he was selling crickets as pets. This time, however, his problem is roaches–or rather, a roach. Slattery and his roommate, … Continue reading →

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Rock Hudson divorce

Posted on October 19, 2007 by lmharnisch

Oct. 19, 1957 There are some days when the old newspapers take my breath away. This is one of those times. An ideal couple. Wow.

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Ad misfires

Posted on October 18, 2007 by lmharnisch

Oct. 19, 1957

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October 18, 1957: Matt Weinstock

Posted on October 18, 2007 by lmharnisch

October 18, 1957 If pressed, most persons who preside at information and complaint desks will admit there are times when they don’t think the human race is going to make it. Sanity and/or serenity, they mean. Not long ago, a … Continue reading →

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In the teeth of the evidence

Posted on October 18, 2007 by lmharnisch

  Evelyn and L. Ewing Scott during a cruise on the Queen Mary. Oct. 16-18, 1957 Los Angeles In its opening days, the Leonard Ewing Scott murder trial has focused Evelyn Scott’s eyeglasses and dentures, which were found behind the … Continue reading →

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Ike, Elizabeth meet

Posted on October 17, 2007 by lmharnisch

Oct. 18, 1957

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