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Miss U S A Opens Busy Reign Amid Pageant Errors
Miss U S A begins duties with public appearances at Niagara Falls and Merced, California. Contestants include Linda Metco who fainted on stage while awaiting judges, with runners up Constance Dorn and Margaret Humes among the notable honors. Bartholomew, Merced junior Miss, aims for a navy career and champions equal pay for women while staying active in pageants.
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Meread
Calif
Merced
Mos Bartholomew
Bartholomese
Colege
Uhas
Uthey
Evangelist Billy Graham
Virginia
Linda Metco
Rob Barker
Sins
Alabama
Parnell Renee Flowers
Headland
Seem Runnnerup
Nurtty Carolina
Constance X. Dorn
Kinston
Florida
Mets Margaret Humes
Holly Hills
Tevas
Aundia Evers
el Paso
Vermont
Constance Pinky” Crabber
Pauling