Note that in 1958 it was unthinkable to suggest that a family with 7 children and no way to support them had reproduced irresponsibly. Today it's not quite as unthinkable, but not common. Hopefully we are progressing toward an attitude that respects responsible reproduction.
Larry Harnisch. The leading Black Dahlia expert and a collaborator in the 1947project, Harnisch has been a copy editor at The Times since 1988. He has appeared on many TV shows discussing the Dahlia case, notably "James Ellroy's Feast of Death."
Join him for a spin through old Los Angeles in the Mirror's radio car. Keep your eyes open for Mickey Cohen and Tempest Storm. It's quite a ride.
The reporter's badge belonged to Sid Hughes (1908-1958), legendary reporter who worked at nearly every newspaper in Los Angeles.
Note that in 1958 it was unthinkable to suggest that a family with 7 children and no way to support them had reproduced irresponsibly. Today it's not quite as unthinkable, but not common. Hopefully we are progressing toward an attitude that respects responsible reproduction.
Posted by: Herb | April 12, 2008 at 06:49 AM