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Miss Chinatown U.S.A. of 1963

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Miss Chinatown U.S.A. of 1963

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title : Miss Chinatown U.S.A. of 1963

physical description: p12-13

date : 19630218

note: Photo credit: Ed. C. LEE

description: Queen Contest Grand Spectacle by MARGE QUONSAN FRANCISCO: All the fanfare and shouting had subsided. The judges had made their decisions. The verdict? The fairest gal in the land is Hawaii's Shirley Fong, 20-year-old education major at UH and daughter of, Pacific Guardian Insurance's Harold Fong and Mrs. Fong. With one year's experience as Narcissus Queen under her blouse, Shirley displayed talent, poise and piquant charm to triumph over 14 other aspirants from all parts of the U.S. and walked away with the much sought-after "Miss Chinatown USA" crown. She will receive a free trip around the world in addition to a $500 scholarship and other gifts and prizes. (continues in p12-13)

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