Tag Archives: 1957

Madness

Posted on October 4, 2007 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 4, 1957Los Angeles I’ve read any number of horrible stories in the old papers, but this is one of the worst in terms of senseless tragedy. The facts, such as they are, don’t even begin to explain what … Continue reading →

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Braves take Game 2

Posted on October 3, 2007 by lmharnisch
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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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Matt Weinstock

Posted on October 2, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 30, 1957 Ever since returning from my vacation I’ve been thinking about an eerie piece of information I picked up while driving along Highway 395 near Big Pine. Riding along was Sid Parratt of the Department of Water and … Continue reading →

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The Money Man

Posted on October 2, 2007 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 2-3, 1957 Los Angeles OK, let’s go get a cup of coffee and talk about our friend "The Money Man." We can just drive up Central Avenue until we find some all-night place. I’m not really hungry. I … Continue reading →

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Strangled

Posted on October 1, 2007 by lmharnisch

  Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 1957 Los Angeles It’s almost 3 a.m. and we’re parked on 134th Street between Water Way and Central Avenue in Compton. In two years, there will be houses all along the north side of the street. … 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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Hollywood confidential

Posted on October 1, 2007 by lmharnisch

Oct. 1, 1957 Los Angeles No, I haven’t forgotten about Confidential magazine. The jury is still out.

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Mystery photo solved

Posted on October 1, 2007 by lmharnisch

The correct answer is Caryl Whittier Chessman. A very impressive showing by Duane Laible. I didn’t expect anyone to guess so quickly.    Meet the boy bandit gang, which terrorized Los Angeles with a string of robberies and shootings in … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates–Confidential File

Posted on September 30, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 30, 1957 SUBJECT’S NAME–Judy Smith or Judy Burris SUBJECT’S DESCRIPTION–Age 30. Height, 5 feet, 5 inches. Weight, 125 pounds. Dark brown eyes. Light brown hair. Slight scar on left side of jaw. Any person with information as to subject’s … Continue reading →

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Comic pages

Posted on September 29, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 29, 1957Los Angeles Fifty years ago, The Times included Bible stories in the Sunday comics with a strip titled "Tales From the Great Book," drawn by John Lehti. This is a sample of his work, telling the story of … Continue reading →

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Hollywood confidential

Posted on September 28, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 28, 1957Los AngelesThis isn’t looking good.

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September 27, 1957: Paul V. Coates–Confidential File

Posted on September 27, 2007 by lmharnisch

September 27, 1957 August 12, 1957–A 19-year-old youth was stabbed and seriously wounded last night as he fought to save an 11-year-old girl from criminal attack in Hollenbeck Park. The youth, Edward Gandara, and Jesus Rodriguez, 16, routed the molester, … Continue reading →

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One more incinerator picture

Posted on September 27, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 27, 1957Los Angeles This one’s special. It was taken by Delmar Watson of the famous Watson brothers and features Pop Watson.

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It was loaded

Posted on September 27, 2007 by lmharnisch

  Sept. 27, 1957 Los Angeles Thomas Lee Anglin’s first mistake was buying a gun so his wife could protect herself. His next mistake was arguing with her while she was holding the loaded .22-caliber pistol. His third mistake, which … Continue reading →

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It was a kinder, simpler time

Posted on September 27, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 27, 1957Los Angeles

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Paul V. Coates–Confidential File

Posted on September 26, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 26, 1957 I talked yesterday with two men. One was fresh out of San Quentin, pardoned after nine months for a crime he didn’t commit. The second was a witness to the crime. His positive identification of the suspect … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on September 26, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 26, 1957 You can’t fight City Hall, states an old dictum, but Kenneth Reiner, 41, doesn’t agree. Last April, work started on Reiner’s showplace home at 2138 Micheltorena St. Located atop a high hill in the Silver Lake district, … Continue reading →

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The fall season

Posted on September 26, 2007 by lmharnisch
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Mickey Cohen arrested

Posted on September 26, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 26, 1957Los Angeles Alas, the old Redwood at 234 W. 1st St. was demolished before my arrival at The Times, although it lives on in newsroom lore. One incident I’d never heard about was the arrest of Mickey Cohen … Continue reading →

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