Tag Archives: 1968

June 2, 1968

Posted on June 2, 2008 by lmharnisch

  In The Times: A Gallup Poll finds Sen. Robert F. Kennedy a distant second among the Democratic Party’s county leaders, with 16% support compared with 70% for Vice President Hubert Humphrey and 6% for Sen. Eugene McCarthy. In San … Continue reading →

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Wild record for Dodgers

Posted on June 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

June 1, 1968 By Keith Thursby Times staff writer Don Drysdale’s 1968 season would never happen in 2008. A starting pitcher allowed to finish complete game after complete game? You’ve got to be kidding. What about the high-priced closers who … Continue reading →

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June 1, 1968

Posted on June 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

Johnson’s announcement throws the spotlight on Democratic Vice President Hubert Humphrey. Humphrey avoids the nation’s primaries, leaving them to Sens. Eugene McCarthy (D-Minn.), a vocal critic of the war who was the first to announce his candidacy, and Robert F. … Continue reading →

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Remembering Martin Luther King

Posted on April 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

March 17-18, 1968Anaheim, Los Angeles Above, The Times covers the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s news conference at the Disneyland Hotel and his sermon the next day at Second Baptist Church in Los Angeles. Quote of the Day: "We must … Continue reading →

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Dear Abby

Posted on March 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

March 15, 1968 Dear On the Spot, Enjoy your sister, she won’t be around forever but also find time to be with your daughter–you’re not going to be around forever, either … and what’s with "elderly" in the headline! … … Continue reading →

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Dear Abby

Posted on March 10, 2008 by lmharnisch

March 10, 1968 Dear Disenchanted … I’m going to take the high road here. I could say a lot of cynical, petty things by channeling Al Bundy, but that wouldn’t solve anything … OK, you can dump her and end … Continue reading →

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Dear Abby

Posted on March 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

March 6, 1968 OK, does anybody want to take a guess at what’s going on here? Email me

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Dear Abby

Posted on March 3, 2008 by lmharnisch

March 3, 1968 Let’s get this straight: Your son rummages through your purse and takes money, he shoplifts and there are items in his room that he didn’t buy. And you ask, "Am I raising a criminal?" The short answer … Continue reading →

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Dear Abby

Posted on February 29, 2008 by lmharnisch

Feb. 29, 1968 Some evil person asked me to run a "Dear Abby," so here it is. How will this poor woman’s daughter ever marry a doctor and get into the country club if she doesn’t learn to sort laundry? … Continue reading →

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Feb. 29, 1968

Posted on February 29, 2008 by lmharnisch

Faye Dunaway talks with Kevin Thomas about life since "Bonnie and Clyde" … Romney drops out of the presidential race–doesn’t that sound familiar? … According to reports, President Johnson is preparing to mobilize Marine reservists and National Guard troops to … Continue reading →

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Feb. 16, 1968

Posted on February 16, 2008 by lmharnisch
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Maharishi RIP

Posted on February 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Sorry, folks. The 25-city tour by the Beach Boys and the Maharishi was abandoned after appearances in Washington, New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New Haven, Conn. The May 19, 1968, Hollywood Bowl concert was canceled. Email me

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Game of the Century

Posted on January 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

By Keith Thursby, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer January 20, 2008 Watching a college basketball game on TV used to be a very big deal. Can it really be 40 years ago that a very young version of me–I was … Continue reading →

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Game of the Century

Posted on January 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

J.R. Gonzales, who writes the Bayou City History blog at the Houston Chronicle, takes a look at the game from the Cougars’ perspective. Because this was a local story for the Chronicle, he’s got quite a few nice, sharp staff … Continue reading →

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Game of the Century

Posted on January 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

By Robyn Norwood, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer January 20, 1998 "The Game of the Century," it was called. An audacious claim, considering there were still 32 years of basketball to play. The UCLA-Houston clash in the Houston Astrodome on … Continue reading →

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Game of the Century

Posted on January 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

 

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Game of the Century

Posted on January 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

   

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Game of the Century

Posted on January 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

Jan. 18, 1968Los Angeles

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Stars and Bars

Posted on January 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

Jan. 17, 1958 The Daily Mirror salutes insurance salesman Harold Alonzo Franklin, who on Jan. 4, 1964, became the first African American to register at Auburn University in 108 years. Franklin was seeking a master’s degree in history. (Bonus fact: … Continue reading →

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Game of the Century

Posted on January 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

 

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