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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1972

Page

5

Miss Black America Crowns New Titleholder In Shocking Swap

Linda Barney 19, of New Jersey wins Miss Black America after Diane Jackson, 22, of Los Angeles surrenders the crown to accept a singing contract. Jackson crowns Barney and fends off claims of manipulation by producer J. Morris Anderson as Barney receives prize money and career support.

Linda Barney Brunswick N.J Los Angeles Diane Jackson Center Miss Jackson Hollywood Paladium New Jersey J. Morris Anderson Anderson

Food Specialist Advises On Problems of Canning

Kansas State University Extension expert Elsie Lee Miller explains safe home canning practices. Guidance covers oven processing risks, pressure canners for fruits and tomatoes, jar and lid sterilization, and avoiding chemical preservatives in home canning.

Elsie Lee Miller Kansas State University Extension

Small World Opens Season with Introductory Tea

The Small World non religious volunteer group invites everyone to an introductory tea Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church 2415 West 23rd. The event introduces officers and members and explains membership for international women and Americans. English classes begin September 12 and continue Tuesdays and Thursdays, with nursery and transportation duties for full time members. For details call Mrs Janice Nicklas 842-5414 or Mrs JoAnn Groop 842-9040.

Small World First Presbyterian Church West 23Rd Lawrence Janice Nicklas JoAnn Groop

Go Go Dancer Bertha Opens In Portland Cafe

Susan Foust weighing 309 pounds and measuring 54 46 59 was dared to audition for topless go go dancer duties. Hired immediately by Gale Alberts, she performs nightly under the stage name Bertha on the cafe mirror stage. The act has boosted business over five weeks.

Portland, Ore Susan Foust Gale Alberts Miss Faust Bertha

West Virginia Ranks 15th in Nation for Annual Precipitation

West Virginia averages 44.43 inches of precipitation annually, ranking 15th nationally. The figure highlights the state’s relatively high rainfall levels compared with other states.

West Virginia

Birth Ups Population of Tasaday Tribe in Cotabato

A boy born Sunday to the Stone Age Tasaday in a Cotabato mountain cave boosts the tribe to 27 members. Mother and child are reported well. The Tasadays, discovered last year, have a government preserve of 50,000 acres in Cotabato’s rain forests.

Manila Cotabato Cotobato

Alexander's Special Gifts and Home Decor Sale

Local shop Alexander's promotes a sale featuring pewter old copper and brass items wall access bathroom decor terrariums unique pottery and cash and carry flowers for everyday use. Shoppers are urged to visit for a range of home goods and gifts.

Alexander

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