Tag Archives: 1957

Network to apologize

Posted on May 25, 2007 by lmharnisch

ABC agrees to make a formal apology for Mickey Cohen’s comments on the "Mike Wallace Interview." The Mirror, May 25, 1957 Page 1 Page 2

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Inventing tomorrow

Posted on May 25, 2007 by lmharnisch

  May 25-27, 1957 Pasadena Is it terribly cruel to pick apart a 50-year-old vision of the future? Must we laugh at the naivete of the 1950s as the work of well-meaning but misguided idealists? Let’s gently dissect a plan … Continue reading →

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Crooked partner

Posted on May 25, 2007 by lmharnisch

  May 25, 1957 Los Angeles Mohamad Ahmad should have picked a more honest partner for his liquor business. But maybe it was only after Ahmad died that the man’s true nature became clear. Ahmad, 55, died in Jerusalem on … Continue reading →

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Neumann on the Mideast, Part 17

Posted on May 24, 2007 by lmharnisch

Note: In early 1957, The Times sent UCLA professor Robert G. Neumann on a six-week tour of the Middle East. Neumann, who was later the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan and Morocco, wrote these stories upon his return. His son, Ronald, … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates–Confidential File

Posted on May 24, 2007 by lmharnisch

May 24, 1957 REVENGE is a kind of wild justice, which the more man’s nature runs to, the more law ought to weed it out–Francis Bacon Six states out of our 48 have abolished the death penalty. And California had … Continue reading →

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Child killer

Posted on May 24, 2007 by lmharnisch

  Photograph by Larry Harnisch Los Angeles TimesAbove, 425 Isabella St., Highland Park, May 19, 2007. May 24, 1957 Los Angeles His mother’s boyfriend can’t hurt him anymore. Little Donald Butler Jr., 3, said: "I love you, Mommy," and died … Continue reading →

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Slayer commits suicide

Posted on May 23, 2007 by lmharnisch

The Mirror, May 23, 1957, Page 1     Page 18

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Countdown to Watts

Posted on May 23, 2007 by lmharnisch

Note: The Watts riots are eight years away. As far as I can tell, The Times didn’t even cover this story. Email me Theresa Zeigler writes:After I read this story about the influx of Negroes and Hispanics in L.A. Country,  … Continue reading →

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Theft ring raided

Posted on May 23, 2007 by lmharnisch

  May 23, 1957 Los Angeles David Schubin and Barbara Rose Frazier knew all about supply and demand. It was only later that they learned about the law. Schubin and Frazier set up a small department store in their apartment … Continue reading →

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Neumann on the Mideast, Part 16

Posted on May 22, 2007 by lmharnisch

Note: In early 1957, The Times sent UCLA professor Robert G. Neumann on a six-week tour of the Middle East. Neumann, who was later the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan and Morocco, wrote these stories upon his return. His son, Ronald, … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on May 22, 2007 by lmharnisch

May 22, 1957 A group of newspapermen yesterday were discussing the angry outbursts which have filled the air following a certain telecast–and the irony thereof. Over the years, sensitive public officials and law enforcement officers have been wary of newspapermen … Continue reading →

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Drivers’ Ed Theatre

Posted on May 22, 2007 by lmharnisch

"None for the Road," 1957 Bad things happen when Jerry Landon comes home from college–and to the lab rat that’s the heavy drinker.  Featuring the Aetna Drive-a-Trainer.   

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Swimsuit issue

Posted on May 22, 2007 by lmharnisch

The women’s page. Note the "early American" ashtrays and telephone stands. And closing the Mexican border to juveniles? Well, that might cut into business at the Half-Way House. A swimsuit and Ray-Bans? Classic 1950s.

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Pepe Arciga

Posted on May 22, 2007 by lmharnisch

May 22, 1957 Give or take a match, professional boxing in all of Southern California has been almost totally in the hands of gloved warriors of Mexican descent for, say, the last 25 years. This monopoly, if you want to … Continue reading →

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From the archives

Posted on May 22, 2007 by lmharnisch

The Los Angeles Police Commission protests the Mickey Cohen broadcast, May 22, 1957 From the City of Los Angeles Archives

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Neumann on the Mideast, Part 15

Posted on May 21, 2007 by lmharnisch

Note: In early 1957, The Times sent UCLA professor Robert G. Neumann on a six-week tour of the Middle East. Neumann, who was later the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan and Morocco, wrote these stories upon his return. His son, Ronald, … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates–Confidential File

Posted on May 21, 2007 by lmharnisch

May 21, 1957The note was found next to the man’s body. It was addressed to the dead man’s sister. "Dear Fanny," it read. "I am sorry to say goodbye, but it is best this way. I leave all I got, … Continue reading →

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Mickey Cohen talks

Posted on May 21, 2007 by lmharnisch

Mirror critic Hal Humphrey’s take on the Mickey Cohen-Mike Wallace affair.

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on May 20, 2007 by lmharnisch

May 20, 1957 It is characteristic of our pueblo to blow up a typhoon over matters which might more wisely be handled quietly and in proper perspective. For instance, the fuss over the impending arrival of the Brooklyn Dodgers. As … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates–Confidential File

Posted on May 20, 2007 by lmharnisch

May 20, 1957 The quality of mercy, according to an old-time scenario writer, is not strained. But much as I dislike taking the man on at this late date, I am forced to argue the point. Because I have just … Continue reading →

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