Tag Archives: 1958

May 11, 1958

Posted on May 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, a look back at Anna Jarvis, who died in seclusion after inaugurating an annual tribute to mothers (especially her own) only to have it turned into a commercialized holiday hijacked by merchants. Below, one woman’s view of Mother’s Day … Continue reading →

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May 10, 1958

Posted on May 10, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, the initial Jackie Robinson story, May 9, 1958. Below, the next day, when Robinson modified his remarks… Unfortunately, the Urban League’s award to the Dodgers apparently wasn’t considered newsworthy, so The Times didn’t cover it and we don’t know … Continue reading →

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May 9, 1958

Posted on May 9, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, a mother who claimed she strangled her 2-year-old son when he actually died of pneumonia drives up to Mulholland and kills herself … Below, a Peruvian mob blocks Vice President Nixon as he tries to enter the gates of … Continue reading →

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Commies

Posted on May 9, 2008 by lmharnisch

May 9, 1958 Los Angeles   By Keith ThursbyTimes staff writer Opponents of the deal to build the Dodgers a baseball stadium in Chavez Ravine apparently tried to paint the proposal in a 1950s shade of red. According to a … Continue reading →

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May 7, 1958

Posted on May 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, in Louisiana, even the boxing ring is segregated … Below, problems for Bing Crosby’s son Dennis. A "tall, willowy, Hollywood brunette" says he’s the father of her 5 1/2-month-old daughter Denise–and there are allegations that the man who performed … Continue reading →

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May 6, 1958

Posted on May 6, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Walter Alson has faith in Don Drysdale … Below, Vice President Nixon says it’s too early to declare whether he will run for president in 1960 … Southern California prepares for a simulated atomic blast … And Dennis Crosby … Continue reading →

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May 5, 1958

Posted on May 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, migration of Los Angeles Jews to the Westside and the San Fernando Valley is reflected in the sale of the Eastside Jewish Community Center, 2317 Michigan. Below, Los Angeles begins Cinco de Mayo celebrations with a Sunday picnic, with … Continue reading →

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Dinah Shore

Posted on May 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

May 4, 1958 By Keith Thursby Times Staff Writer The Dodgers’ contract with the city of Los Angeles heated up as a political issue in the spring of 1958. Proposition B was on the June 3 ballot and stories started … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on May 3, 2008 by lmharnisch

May 3, 1958  

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May 3, 1958

Posted on May 3, 2008 by lmharnisch

A crazy chase–just to beat a traffic ticket? And below, the Headdress Ball! Email me

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on May 2, 2008 by lmharnisch

May 2, 1958

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Paul Coates

Posted on May 2, 2008 by lmharnisch

May 2, 1958

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May 2, 1958

Posted on May 2, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, gentlemen, save your marriage and get your hands in the dishpan! Below, 20 are arrested in an East L.A. gang fight … Two bandits hold up a Beverly Hills jewelry store … A 17-year-old mother reaching across the car … Continue reading →

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May 1, 1958

Posted on May 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Above, what’s on the cover of the Mirror? The Cold War? The space race? The Dodgers? No! It’s Gary Cooper’s face lift!   So let’s go into the archives and get a better look. Here are the before and … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on April 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 30, 1958  

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Paul Coates

Posted on April 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 30, 1958  

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Kathy Fiscus update

Posted on April 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

Some local media outlets are reporting the death of former Pasadena firefighter Walter Patrick Ireland, saying he was the lone volunteer in an attempt to rescue Kathy Fiscus, a 3-year-old who fell down an abandoned well in San Marino in … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on April 29, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 29, 1958

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Paul Coates

Posted on April 29, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 29, 1958

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on April 28, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 28, 1958  

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