Back in the Day: Photos from Hawaii’s Past
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STARADVERTISER / DECEMBER 21, 1987
Taeko Saito and Patrick Buckley of Waikiki take advantage of the first sunshine in over a week to visit with family friends, as Patrick calls them — pigeons that gather near the Honolulu Zoo. Saito and Buckley had been kept from their usual twice-weekly visits because of rain.2/7
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STARADVERTISER / MAY 21, 1972
Robert Mumby, research statistician for the state Highways Division, demonstrates a new speed radar unit, mounted on the car next to him, recording speeders along a residential section of Pali Highway where the limit is 35 mph.3/7
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STARADVERTISER / SEPTEMBER 15, 1977
Test rider Milton Taira shows Alii Skateboards Inc.’s patented accessories called Sky Hooks, which can be fastened to boards and enable stunters to keep their feet in place when performing aerial maneuvers.4/7
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STARADVERTISER / MARCH 17, 1965
Albert Loo, representing Honolulu Post Office employees, received a certificate of achievement from the National Safety Council for an outstanding record in the safe operation of the department’s 162 trucks.5/7
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STARADVERTISER / MAY 1, 1969
Mrs. William Bennett has gained a reputation for taking in injured wild animals and birds, and caring for them in her home until they are ready to be returned to the wild. She currently tends to two majiros, a sparrow, about 17 finches, an aquarium full of fish, two chihuahuas, a formerly wild poi dog and a mynah bird that likes to perch on her shoulder.6/7
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STARADVERTISER / AUGUST 2, 1976
Donn Beach invites guests to his Tahitian “fare,” a thatched house on top of a catamaran.7/7
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STARADVERTISER / SEPTEMBER 14, 1984
Lance Romero, 5, enjoys his share of an 80-foot birthday cake, part of a four-day celebration marking the 25th anniversary of the construction of Ala Moana Center. The center stage celebration features music, dance, fashion shows and a live radio show marking 25 years of island life.
Wahine volleyball team beats Texas State to win Outrigger Invitational title
Mater Dei football team wins against Kahuku
No. 2 Campbell football team defeats Farrington
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Kapiolani nurses locked out after arriving for morning shift
Moanalua football team defeats Waianae
Wahine volleyball team wins against Oregon State
Kapi’olani nurses stage one-day strike
Dana Ireland murder investigation case revisited
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Back in the Day: Photos from Hawaii’s Past
Wahine volleyball team beats Texas State to win Outrigger Invitational title
Mater Dei football team wins against Kahuku
No. 2 Campbell football team defeats Farrington
Marching for lost loved ones
