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Dobbsie and his crew built up tremendous enthusiasm before they arrived. The ear-splitting ovation which they received upon arrival had hardly subsided before their commercial identity, as paid radio artists, had been completely forgotten and they were looked upon simply as San Franciscans, delegated by the Shell Oil Company to visit Hawaii as representatives of the people of the Pacific Coast.
During the two and one-half day sta\ in the islands the Happytimers had few idle moments. Between the formal receptions, the regular morning broadcasts and the programs put on especially for the islands, Dobbsie and his crew were entertained by the residents as personal friends and the enthusiasm for their work was sincere and inspiring.
Every event of the stay was chronicled in the Hawaiian press and record crowds attended every function. Although they worked hard, every member of the troupe was loathe to leave when the visit was ended. The send-off was another colorful spectacle and we left knowing that, not only had we won widespread support and appreciation for the company's program but that our hosts were conscious of a closer tie to the mainland.
I first discussed the cruise idea with the National Broadcasting Company three years ago. Because of technical and legal barriers, considered unsurmountable at that time, the project was dropped until January of this year. At that time I was still enthusiastic over the possibilities of the venture and NBC executives consented to renew negotiations. Radio Corporation of America and Radio Marine Corporation engineers were called in and the technical details were finally worked out.
A specially constructed 200-watt combination telephone and telegraph short wave transmitter was constructed and sent to San Francisco where it was installed aboard the Malolo by RCA and Radio Marine engineers. The facilities [Turn to Page 38]
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Above, tlie Malolo entering Honolulu Harbor. Right. Captain Hugh Barret Dobbs himself, all "lei-ed" out, and below, Dobbsie and a group of charming Hawaiian misses who welcomed the party.