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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / AUGUST 3, 1969

Charla Baker, 11, charmed the judges with a rendition of the “stork,” one of six required tricks competitiors performed at the state finals of the National Hula Hoop contest at the Kalakaua Recreational Center. Charla outclassed 20 contestants, scoring 104 of a possible 120 points performing the knee knocker, stork, upsy-daisy, alley-oop, wrap the mummy and hula hop.
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / JULY 29, 1974

The Hasegawa General Store in Hana, Maui, has been made famous by a song written by composer Paul Weston and recorded by Pua Almeida for Webley Edwards’ new “Hawaii Calls” album, “Hawaii Today.” Harry Hasegawa, proprietor of the famous store, stands amid its merchandise.
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / NOVEMBER 14, 1967

The new Outrigger Hotel is adding to Waikiki’s traffic problems and has caused complaints to be lodged with the Honolulu Police Department and City Hall. The 550-room hotel, one of the largest in Waikiki, has a small unloading area relative to its capacity. Outrigger Manager Howard Donnelly said, “We recognize it is a problem, but we feel it will become less of one as people get accustomed to it.”
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / JUNE 6, 1969

Patricia Lieberman teaches, takes care of two children, maintains a home in Wahiawa and gets no help from her husband because he’s in Vietnam, but still she was able to earn her college diploma. Lieberman will graduate Sunday from the University of Hawaii. Her husband, Joel, is due home today on special R&R to see her receive her Bachelor of Education degree.
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / FEBRUARY22, 1963

Mahalia Jackson signs an album for Linda Silva, 3, at an autograph session at Woolworth’s yesterday. The gospel singer will appear tonight and tomorrow at the Waikiki Shell.
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / OCTOBER 5, 1950

The main operating room on the second floor of the new Kauikeolani children’s hospital is inspected by Andrew V. Temporal, surgical orderly; Eva Louise Barrette, surgery supervisor; and Irene Ruth Snyder and Wanda Alves, surgery nurses. The room is air-conditioned and walls are of Carrara glass. The stainless- steel instrument cabinet in the corner was designed and fabricated locally. Opening ceremonies for the hospital are scheduled for Sunday afternoon. The building will be opened for public inspection following the ceremonies.
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STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / JANUARY 29, 1974

Pastor William M. Han Jr. saw the new prayer tower at his Apostolic Faith Church, 1043 Middle St., in a vision. It is now a reality, and parishioners gather daily to maintain a chain of prayer high above the clamor of the city. The $560,000 tower and building complex was constructed entirely through contributions, tithes, free-will offerings and memorial donations.
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