Tag Archives: 1958

Paul Coates

Posted on April 2, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 2, 1958

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Know your Dodgers

Posted on April 2, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 2, 1958

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April 2, 1958

Posted on April 2, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, the popularity of TV westerns spreads to "Ozzie and Harriet." Below, Holy Week is presented in a daily news feature based on the Gospels. It is difficult to imagine that even in the 1950s anybody thought this was a … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on April 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 1, 1958

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on March 31, 2008 by lmharnisch
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Paul Coates

Posted on March 31, 2008 by lmharnisch
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March 30, 1958: Nancy Joins the Baseball Team?

Posted on March 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Ernie Bushmiller, a feminist? Who knew? Below, with less than 48 hours remaining before its sessions ends, the state Legislature is unable to agree on a budget–shocking, I know … The Times promotes an upcoming series on the Strategic … Continue reading →

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Death in La Puente

Posted on March 29, 2008 by lmharnisch

March 29, 1958 Two cars cruised La Puente on a Friday night. One car carried Fred Avila, 20, and three unidentified young women. The other carried four young men from La Puente: Manuel Garcia, 19; Refugio Luna Jr., 20; John … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates

Posted on March 28, 2008 by lmharnisch

March 28, 1958

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March 28, 1958

Posted on March 28, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Mickey Cohen is in trouble again. Shocking, I know. This time he has a black eye courtesy of U.S. drug agent Howard W. Chappell. Cohen was eventually fined $200 for disturbing the peace. Below, the death of W.C. Handy, … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on March 27, 2008 by lmharnisch

March 27, 1958 A man driving east on Melrose Avenue about three weeks ago around 6 p.m. turned left into an alley near Western Avenue. He was stopped by a gendarme and given a citation for violating Sec. 544 A … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates

Posted on March 27, 2008 by lmharnisch

March 27, 1958 An Earthman came to my office yesterday. He brought an object with him in a shopping bag. Gingerly, he removed it from the bag and placed it upright on my desk. It stood about 2 1/2 feet … Continue reading →

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March 27, 1958

Posted on March 27, 2008 by lmharnisch

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on March 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

March 26, 1958 Library Week has passed and it is to be hoped that it stimulated and rekindled interest in reading. It also stirred the conscience of a Studio City man named John. Let him tell it. "Library Week unaccountably … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates

Posted on March 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

March 26, 1958 In an effort to hammer down the rising price of beef, housewives in several Southland communities are organizing boycotts on expensive cuts. Their methods of resistance to the boosts include: In Pasadena, a group of women is … Continue reading →

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Mini contest

Posted on March 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

March 24, 1958 Los Angeles Just because the deadline passed 50 years ago doesn’t mean the Daily Mirror can’t have a little fun. There are no prizes, only a little vintage amusement…. Send me your best interpretation of the NBC … Continue reading →

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March 26, 1958

Posted on March 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, one movie that is not on Netflix (although "Bitter Victory" is available) … Below, The Times’ editorial page pays tribute to attorney Joseph Scott … and notes the fifth anniversary of Jonas Salk’s announcement that he had discovered a polio … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates

Posted on March 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

March 24, 1958 I’ve been accused of making some uncomplimentary remarks about Elvis Presley in the past. I’ve been accused of saying that he struck me as the kind of child that other children are traditionally "not allowed to play … Continue reading →

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March 25, 1958

Posted on March 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, a Navy officer is welcomed home by his family after a Westpac cruise. Below, Jack Smith visits Pershing Square and his column shows that it hasn’t changed much from today–except for the landscaping. Art Buchwald writes about the Amazing … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on March 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

March 24, 1958 A Beverly Hills lady named Eve is willing to stipulate that–at the moment at least–it’s a very temporary world, particularly for those who aspire to the drama. A few mornings ago she was visited by a tax … Continue reading →

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