Tag Archives: Little Rock

Jan. 21, 1958

Posted on January 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

Note the crash of yet another Stratocruiser.  

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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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The lessons from Little Rock

Posted on September 23, 2007 by lmharnisch

  Sept. 23, 1957Little Rock, Ark. Listen to a recording of "The Lessons From Little Rock" by Terrence Roberts, given at the Huntington Library in 2006, in which he recalls his experiences as one of the "Little Rock Nine." Someone … Continue reading →

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Little Rock, Ark.

Posted on September 23, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 23, 1957 Page 1 of the Mirror:

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Little Rock, Ark.

Posted on September 23, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 23, 1957Little Rock, Ark. In case you are wondering, The Times did not run these pictures. They appeared in the Mirror.

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Little Rock, Ark.

Posted on September 23, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 23, 1957Little Rock, Ark. This is the photo of Tri-State Defender reporter L. Alex Wilson, who was beaten by a Little Rock mob, that appeared in The Times. Unlike the Mirror, which ran this picture on Page 1, The … Continue reading →

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Political prayers

Posted on September 15, 2007 by lmharnisch

Sept. 10-30, 1957 Los Angeles I have only touched in passing on Arkansas Gov. Orville Faubus’ fight to prevent the integration of Central High School in Little Rock. (Faubus called out the Arkansas National Guard to block federally ordered integration. … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Watts

Posted on September 4, 2007 by lmharnisch

Yes, it really happened.

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Back to school

Posted on September 1, 2007 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 28, 1957 Los Angeles It’s almost time for school to open, parents, so here’s some tips in shopping for new clothes. And there’s lots to cheer about! "Boys are turning their backs on the sloppy, bizarre clothing fads … Continue reading →

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