1974 #1 Official Death Cert. Witness. LAPD Suicide Report. Sex Tapes? Cremation & Ocean Burial Records. David Shane & Family. Secrets of Playboy. Bobbie Arnstein. Joni Mattis. Long. Updated 10/6/25

The narrative recounts the tragic suicide of Paige Young, a former Playboy model, on April 7, 1974, her 30th birthday. Struggling with a looming scandal over an alleged sex tape, Paige reportedly expressed deep depression to her neighbor Melanie Myers before her death. Melanie described a disturbing scene in Paige’s apartment featuring a shrine of hate toward Hugh Hefner, whom Paige blamed for her suffering in Hollywood. Despite the evident turmoil, her death received minimal media attention, overshadowed by other events involving Hefner and the Playboy community, warranting further exploration into Paige’s life and circumstances.

1973 #2 *Meet the Hon. Desmond Guinness & His Mother Diana Mitford, her husband Oswald Mosley. “Princess” Mariga. Irish Georgian Society. 1969 Flashback. Suzy. Jody Jacobs and Beverley Jackson. Santa Barbara. LONG. 10/6/25* Update

The content details the author’s research on historical figures, specifically Desmond Guinness and Paige Young, through newspaper articles and personal accounts. A 1973 LA Times column reveals Young attending a party for Guinness shortly before her untimely death. It mentions Beverley Jackson, a columnist and scholar who interacted with both Guinness and Young. The author outlines Guinness’s family’s controversial background, particularly involving his mother Diana Mitford, and describes his philanthropic work in preserving Irish architecture with his wife Mariga. The narrative touches on societal events and interactions surrounding Guinness, emphasizing connections to influential personalities and implications of Young’s struggles.

1970/1 Paige At Pasadena Art Museum With Warhol Wearing A Rudi Gernreich Dress. Meet Paige’s Date Bill Gardner & Artist DeWain Valentine. Venice Beach Studio. Art Scene LA.(Long) *Updated* 3/8/25

DeWain Valentine exhibit 1970 Pasadena Art Museum

1969 January. Playboy Magazine. Playmate of the Year Contest. Winner: Connie Kreski. Anthony Newley. Roman Polanski. Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe…..? 1970s James Caan. Under Construction. NSFW. 6-9-25

The January 1969 issue of Playboy introduces Connie Kreski as the Playmate of the Year (PMOY), succeeding Paige Young, a Playmate of the Month (PMOM). The PMOY title, akin to a prestigious beauty contest award, offers enhanced public exposure and career opportunities. Kreski had been an actress and dated several prominent figures, including Roman Polanski and James Caan. Her life ended prematurely in 1995 due to cirrhosis of the liver, raising questions about her struggles despite initial success. Connie’s story intertwines with notable 1960s pop culture events, including the Manson family murders.