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Post #814835 by AcmeTiki on 01/26/2025

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AcmeTiki posted on 01/26/2025

According to this 1966 article from the Denver Post, the Albuquerque Tiki Kai started featuring "topless waitresses" because of "blue laws" that forbid alcohol sales on Sundays.

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Business reportedly shot up 450% at the Albuquerque Tiki Kai after they introduced the “topless waitresses.” When they tried to repeat the success in Denver in January 1966, he immediately ran afoul of the Denver Vice Squad.

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In April 1966, "topless waitress" Elizabeth Madrid of Albuquerque NM was found guilty of appearing in a restaurant in "an indecent or lewd dress" and fined $100.

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The July 1966 issue of a “gentleman’s magazine” titled Modern Man featured photos of a topless waitress from the Tiki Kai’s Albuquerque location. Although the article states her name as “Misty Hann,” to my eye, the resemblance is remarkably similar to the photo above of Elizabeth Madrid. I’ll leave it for you to be the judge.

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[ Edited by AcmeTiki on 2025-01-26 08:14:25 ]