Miss Black America Will Be Chosen in Asbury Park
Asbury Park hosts the first official Miss Black America pageant planned for September. Mira Dessasan of Newark, a civil rights activist and businessman, conceived the event to showcase Black beauty and empower leadership, with contestants from 48 states.
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Asbury Park
UPL
New Jersey
Atlantic City
National Assn. For the Advancement of
NAACP
Mira Dessasan
Newark
CORE
Ehoups
Janet Sorenson Becomes Bride in New Jersey Pageant
Brenda Grundy and Janet Lea So, Miss Janet Sorenson and other entrants prepare for the Sept. 24 Miss Black America pageant in Newark. The event is part of a broader self-improvement program for black girls offering training in speech makeup and performing arts, aiming to foster pride and education. Brenda, from Edison, exemplifies hopeful ambition amid a broader social backdrop.
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Tree
Brenda Grundy
New Jersey
Nessasau
Britt
Janet Lea
Park ‘Towne Courtlearty
James C. Mederer
Newark
Cedar Rapids
St. Patrick's
Nev
Jon
Sigworth
Juna
Russell Sorenson
Alpyemotion
University Oflis
Dessasau
Iowa
Linn-Mar
Federer
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Collins Radio Co
Clemens Federer
Milwaukee
Connie Hammes and James L Weber wed in Keota ceremony
Connie Sue Hammes and James L Weber married at St Mary's Catholic church in Keota in a 10:30 ceremony officiated by Rev C8 Kempker with Rev Thomas Strahman assisting. The couple, both from Keota and Iowa City, plan to live in Iowa City after wedding. she works for Iowa Credit Service and he for Procter and Gamble. George Patrick hosted entertainment and cash prize on DIALING FOR DOLLARS MATINEE at 2:38 weekdays on TV.
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Keota
Connie Sue Hammes
James L. Weber
Iona City
St. Mary's Catholic Church
C. 8. Kempker
Thomas Strahman
Teichland
Paul Hammes
Edward Weber
Kichland
Bonnie Hammes
Boner
Chrissy Hammes
Kay Redlinger
Linda Henry
Francis Weber
Doug Laux
Hubert Weber
Russell Chorpening
Shelly Weber
Terry Hammes
Mes. Weber
Iowa City
Iowa Credit Service
Procter and Gamble
George Patrick
St. Matthew
Paris Beauty
Mercy Mission
Lutheran Church
Jon Kirkvgaard
Eacl F
Shugart Lehmann
Polor
Barbara Shugart
Daugh
Wayne
Milton|Shugart
Boulder
Colo
David Canfield
Louis
Shugart
David Stoner
St. Louis
W. S. Stoners
Folly School of Nursing
Wood Boulevard
Nrl
Cedar Rapids
Judith Coombs
Judith Ann Mertens
Tom P. Owen
Keystone
Donald Lee
Ninth Street NW
Bef Nelson
Elmer
Nelsons
L Avenue NW
St. Patrick’s
John I
J. R
Ninth Avenue
McDonald
Marion
Hazel K
John W.nolan
Coombs
Mertens
John D. Tion
Maple Drive
Nelson
University
Royalty Vacations Turn Custody Clash in Havana
In Havana a Philadelphia mother Joanie Washington confronts her estranged husband Thomas George Washington who is with their 3 year old daughter Jennifer at the airport after months apart. Washington refuses to surrender the child while the wife seeks aid from Fidel Castro and a Swiss embassy liaison.
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Havana
Cuba
Thomas George Washington
Jennifer
Joanie Washington
Philadelphia
Fidel Castro
Castro
Washington
Cuban National Airlines
Mexico
United States
Ese
Jose Marti
U.S
Diabetic Sailor Dies During Trip
In Balboa Panama Canal Zone UPI reports a 36 year old Cowes England woman died of appendicitis July 1 during a voyage to sail around the world in a 23 foot sloop. Her companion Cmdr George Fairley 46 of Yarmouth Boglam said she died 250 miles south of Balboa. The two began the voyage from Yarmouth July 16 1968 aiming for four years. Both took insulin injections and Fairley plans to abandon the voyage and sell the boat.
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Balboa
Panama Canal Zone
Fairley
Amy Job Ag
Culley
Igea
Hijacker explains act amid mixed life in Cuba
A man identified as Washington, who hijacked a jet carrying 151 aboard, says he did so to protest life in the United States. He now works in the Cuban Academy of Sciences with his daughter attending a state kindergarten. He was detained 40 days after arrival and says treatment was good but limited.
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Washington
United States
Cuban Academy of Sciences
Cuba
Philadelphia
Dishes Thwart Cracks With Sweet Milk Bonding
A reader suggests boiling dishes with sweet milk to hide minor cracks. Simmer for about an hour over low heat to help preserve intact pieces that are hard to replace.
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Nils
Border guards catch escapee hidden in crate
AP report says German border guards found a young woman hiding in a crate aboard a rickety vehicle as she attempted to reach West Berlin. The incident underscores tight security at the border and the perilous escape methods used by defectors.
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Herlin
West Berlin
Junior girls golf winners at Squaw Creek meet
In nine hole play Becky Hagen was medalist with Sue Ropp longest drive on No. 3 and Ann Kanak most golf. Five hole winners include Barbara Strothman medalist Sue Konsdorf longest drive on No. 3 Holly Morrisey most golf and an approach shot. Frances Nemec medalist at Squaw Creek with special prize. Mary Hampton handicap medalist Teresa Jost score on odd holes Polly Burns low score on even holes Sue Baus sing most gall Mary Hampton birdie hole.
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Becky Hagen
Sue Ropp
Ann Kanak
Barbara Strothman
Sue Konsdorf
Holly Morrissey
Holly
Squaw Creek
Frances Nemec
Mary Hampton
Teresa Jost
Polly Burns
Sue Baussing
Birdie Bole
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Fenton Wheeler
Prince Rainier
Monaco
Cap Ferrat
Prince Albert
Princess Stephanie
David Niven
Niven
French Riviera
Rainier
Princess Grace
Joes Eren
Radio Havana
Schaefer
3Rd Avenue
Indian Creek
Fogger
MT. Vernon Nord SE
Instrument Sales
Boddicker Schools of Music
First Ave
Lindale Plaza
Edwards & Poll Parrot
Oronto
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