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Dodgers Deliver Plans for Stadium

November 5, 2009 |  8:00 am
Nov. 5, 1959, Dodger Stadium 

Nov. 5, 1959: An artist’s concept of Dodger Stadium. Look at all the parking!

Nov. 5, 1959, Dodger Stadium.  

Nov. 5, 1959, Dodger Stadium

"We have submitted plans for what we believe will be the most beautiful sports stadium in the world, in keeping with the best interest of the community," Walter O'Malley says.

Nov. 5, 1959, Richard Nixon


Richard Nixon goes golfing with, from left, Bernard Weinberg, Danny Kaye, Eric Monti and Danny Thomas.

Nov. 5, 1959, Richard Nixon


Vice President Richard Nixon buys neckties and plays golf. The Times puts its Team Nixon in high gear.


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Nov. 5, 1959, Richard Nixon

Student reporters are thrilled to cover the vice president. The Times truly went to extremes to boost Nixon.

Nov. 5, 1959, Untouchables

Notice the artwork on the ad for “The Untouchables.” Truly remarkable for the 1950s.

Nov. 5, 1959, Firefighter/Skater

Jeane Hoffman interviews firefighter Richard Hunt about Olympic skating.





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Can't you totally see a monorail coming in the stadium, circling around that ring, and then out to head down the hill to Union Station?



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