Matt Weinstock, Aug. 15, 1959

Matt Weinstock is going on vacation! He'll be back Sept. 7, 1959, and 2009. Note: Devon McReynolds, the Daily Mirror's UCLA intern, is off to Paris. Until our next intern starts in September, the Daily Mirror won't be able to transcribe Paul Coates or Matt Weinstock. Rather than discontinue the columns, we'll be posting them as image files. Because of the way Typepad handles images, the thumbnails are murky, but the full-size images are readable.

Paul V. Coates -- Confidential File, Aug. 15, 1959

Note: Devon McReynolds, the Daily Mirror's UCLA intern, is off to Paris. Until our next intern starts in September, the Daily Mirror won't be able to transcribe Paul Coates or Matt Weinstock. Rather than discontinue the columns, we'll be posting them as image files. Because of the way Typepad handles images, the thumbnails are murky, but the full-size images are readable.

A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Comics

Aug. 15, 1963: Ernie Bushmiller uses his bully pulpit on the comics page to call for recycling!

Lunch With Larry and Keith, Aug. 15

Larry Harnisch/Los Angeles Times I always assume Daily Mirror readers are familiar with Philippe. It's at 1001 N. Alameda, just north of Union Station.

We had so much fun at our last Daily Mirror lunch at Philippe that Keith and I decided to do it again. We're shooting for noon on Aug. 15 in the mass transit alcove (that's the train room) at Philippe. Stop by and chat about your favorite mystery photo, Paul Coates, the Dodgers, the Angels and the Hollywood Stars.  Update: Marion Eisenmann, who is doing the terrific drawings of Los Angeles landmarks, says she plans to join us.  More info on our Facebook page.

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A Hasty Marriage Unravels

Aug. 15, 1899: Thomas Jefferson White swept Verna Lincoln off her feet. But the money soon ran out and White revealed himself to be brutal and dishonest.

Man Arrested as Stalker

Aug. 15, 1889: When questioned he admitted that he has followed the lady but he stated that it was done for fun only.

Artist's Notebook -- Union Station

Union Station by Marion Eisenmann, Aug, 8, 2009

Marion sends her impressions of Union Station, the crossroads for countless travelers since it opened in 1939. Think of how many people have rushed through the station to catch their train -- and how many more have spent tedious hours waiting to leave or anxiously anticipating someone's arrival. The nation no longer travels by rail as it once did, but I still feel a spirit of adventure whenever I see the sign: "TO TRAINS." Marion writes: This place is interesting, what I mean by it are its visuals, sound  and situations. Back in Germany I commuted a lot by train, I am glad I only joined these people on their wait, for a quick sketch, I then took the Metro home. I like the acoustic, the cave-like shelter and cool. Note: In case you just tuned in, Marion and I are visiting local landmarks in a project inspired by what Charles Owens and Joe Seewerker did in Nuestro Pueblo. Check back next week for another page from Marion's notebook. In the meantime, you can contact Marion here.

Matt Weinstock, Aug. 14, 1959

Note: Devon McReynolds, the Daily Mirror's UCLA intern, is off to Paris. Until our next intern starts in September, the Daily Mirror won't be able to transcribe Paul Coates or Matt Weinstock. Rather than discontinue the columns, we'll be posting them as image files. Because of the way Typepad handles images, the thumbnails are murky, but the full-size images are readable.

Paul V. Coates -- Confidential File, Aug. 14, 1959

Note: Devon McReynolds, the Daily Mirror's UCLA intern, is off to Paris. Until our next intern starts in September, the Daily Mirror won't be able to transcribe Paul Coates or Matt Weinstock. Rather than discontinue the columns, we'll be posting them as image files. Because of the way Typepad handles images, the thumbnails are murky, but the full-size images are readable.

Manson Girl Tries to Shoot President

Sept. 5, 1975: Lynette Alice "Squeaky" Fromme is arrested after trying to shoot President Ford. During the scuffle the woman -- wearing a long red dress and a red head bandanna -- was heard to shout: "It didn't go off! It didn't go off!"

Westchester Youth Band Plans Christmas Party

Dec. 18, 1960: The Westchester Youth Band plans its Christmas party. Entertainment will be provided by band members Mike Van Ourkirk, Jan Nichols, David Sheppard, Geoffry Bales, Gary Chase, Peggy Ishikawe, Nora Lynn Stevens, Lynette Fromme and Anne Marine (surely that's Marie) Stafford. Fern Jaros, former band director, will play a trombone solo.