Ian, Do remember of really old 1968 – 1970 friction between Diner’s Drive In and Zippy’s. If memory still on, this was the problem for Senator Kuriyama he faced. Thus Diners, who had more prime or even locations with Zippys was facing the mob, ruling party in what was an all cash business.
In retribution for being squeezed out Senator Kuriyama decided to open Pandora’s box in a Crime Committee. Shot shortly after potential crime investigation.
This case still bothers me as 8 or 9 year old kinda of shooting for Hawaii. The media spot light was heavy!
The other observation is Democrat’s never bothered to honor Senator Kuriyama with statue or significant honor at the Capital. [Slightly edited]
Aloha Ian
Enjoy your investigation of Miske, his family and connections with the folks around the Islands.
Will bring up another name that came out in the Kealoha investigation.
Gary Modafferi was a Deputy District Attorney in Honolulu during the 1970’s.
Modafferi was convicted of drug offense and disbarred.
Any connect between Miske-Kealoha-Modafferi?
Thank you for participating in the Civil Beat event today: Corruption, Crime and the Pursuit of Power in the Aloha State.
Not only are you insightful, but extremely eloquent and articulate.
We appreciate all your great reporting!
I upgraded my iPhone to version 8 and now The gobbedly gook is legible . I think it was old versions that can’t read your site
Ian, Do remember of really old 1968 – 1970 friction between Diner’s Drive In and Zippy’s. If memory still on, this was the problem for Senator Kuriyama he faced. Thus Diners, who had more prime or even locations with Zippys was facing the mob, ruling party in what was an all cash business.
In retribution for being squeezed out Senator Kuriyama decided to open Pandora’s box in a Crime Committee. Shot shortly after potential crime investigation.
This case still bothers me as 8 or 9 year old kinda of shooting for Hawaii. The media spot light was heavy!
The other observation is Democrat’s never bothered to honor Senator Kuriyama with statue or significant honor at the Capital. [Slightly edited]
Thought Ian might find this fascinating, including the author apparently being a fictional character. http://www.hawaiireporter.com/who-is-keith-amemiya-and-why-are-his-signs-everywhere/
Aloha Ian
Enjoy your investigation of Miske, his family and connections with the folks around the Islands.
Will bring up another name that came out in the Kealoha investigation.
Gary Modafferi was a Deputy District Attorney in Honolulu during the 1970’s.
Modafferi was convicted of drug offense and disbarred.
Any connect between Miske-Kealoha-Modafferi?
Thank you for participating in the Civil Beat event today: Corruption, Crime and the Pursuit of Power in the Aloha State.
Not only are you insightful, but extremely eloquent and articulate.
We appreciate all your great reporting!