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761:"Santa_Monica_News_Midnight Special Bookstore Opens New Chapter"
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490:"A poignant farewell to a radical refuge – Los Angeles Times"
1008:"Horowitz to Discuss Life as a Reporter – Los Angeles Times"
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901:"Little press shines with star power – Los Angeles Times"
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611:Miller, Michelle M. (1989-06-08).
465:. Articles.latimes.com. 2004-05-09
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