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Anneline Kriel, Miss World 1974
"The new Miss World - Anneline Kriel, 19, of South Africa, tried on the Miss World crown in London. She became this year's Miss World on Wednesday, replacing Britain's Helen Morgan, an unmarried mother who quit five days after winning the title."
Ana Carlota Arquijo - Miss El Salvador
"Miss El Salvador Ana Corlota Arquijo (left) takes a picture of other Miss Universe candidates in front of the Folk Arts Theatre, site of the Miss Universe Pageant to be held on July 21. From left are Miss Malaysia Lily Chong Swee Lian, Miss Guam…
Capitol glow
"Washington, Dec. 16 - Capitol glow - The West front of the capitol shows the sign of the times shortly after the Capitol Christmas Tree was lighted Monday evening. Sen. Sam Ervin, D-C.C. pressed the button to light the tree which came from the…
Security at Xmas procession
"Security at Xmas procession: Two Israeli soldiers armed with automatic rifles (centre right) watch the Xmas procession go past them yesterday towards the Church of the Nativity (background) whilst crowds press against the barriers (right) in…
Tags: Christmas; Crowds; Processions, Religious
Bergheim, West Germany
"Bergheim, West Germany, Jan. 24 - Rescue teams searching for victims of explosion which destroyed a house here this morning burying a family of four persons. The mother, a widow, is still missing, her two boys rescued but injured and the daughter…
A bow tie, a bare chest and no white shirt designed by Frenchman Andre Laug
"A bow tie, a bare chest and no white shirt - this was how Frenchman Andre Laug designed his female version of the male dinner jacket. A long, slim black skirt was worn with the satin bound black tuxedo. It was presented here as part of his…
The mannish look, in fall hats for women
"The mannish look is "in" in fall hats for women. Frank Olive offers a felt fedora, top left, and Halston has a small peaked cap, ideal for short haircuts. Bottom left is Frank Olive's derby, designed to go with the new vested suits and the gaucho…
Former Kirov Ballet stars Valery Panov and wife Galina
"Former Kirov Ballet stars Valery Panov and wife Galina, pose last year outside the Kirov Ballet Theatre in Leningrad in this photo made available in London on Monday. The Panovs recently granted their long-sought exit visas, plan to leave Russia for…
Ballet dancers Galina & Valery Panov as they left for Israel
"Leningrad: Russian ballet dancers Valery and Galina Panov (at right) as they left Leningrad for Vienna yesterday, en route to Israel. Galina lost their first child in a miscarriage on Monday. The couple have been trying for two years to emigrate…
Belly dancer Suhail Zaki
"Belly dancer Miss Suhail Zaki reportedly entertained President and Mrs. Nixon during a State dinner given by Egyptian president Anwar Sadat Wednesday. Photo shows Miss Saki during a performance in March."
Tags: Belly dance; Belly dancers; Dance; Dancers
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Poet Laureate, Mervyn Morris and Governor General at Investiture Ceremony

Professor Mervyn Morris, Poet Laureate of Jamaica (2014 - 2016) with Governor General Sir Patrick Allen during the Poet Laureate Investiture Ceremony…