Cec Heftel has also died, and for the superstitious in the news business, we’re waiting on Number Three.
Heftel was a smart fellow, and those in the radio business with him often spoke admiringly about his grasp of things. I had relatively little contact with him over the years, although I knew many people who worked with him. When we were trying desperately to find a buyer for the Star-Bulletin before Gannett’s corporate goons destroyed journalism is Honolulu, Heftel was one of the suitors, and our committee met with him a few times. It didn’t work out, although he was intrigued by the notion of launching a fourth career in the newspaper business. His questions were sharp and incisive, and he freely offered good advice. I liked him.
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Bob Dye died Friday
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Bob was a wonderful guy. Probably my closest friend in the Fasi administration and that continued until now. Interesting and ironic that Bob was one of the several links between Frank and Cec. He was part of the Fasi cabinet for many years and was also chief-of-staff for Cec during part of his time in Washington as a Member of Congress.
Damn. I liked Bob Dye too.