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Peking's tallest building

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"Peking's tallest building: The new wing of the Peking Hotel at the south end of Peking Hotel at the south end of Peking's People's Avenue (formerly Wan Pu-Chin Road). With 17 stories above the ground and three stories underground, the new building…

Model shows kimono at the opening of Fashion fair

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"London Fashion Fair opens: A model shows a kimono by Novelle Thursday in London at the opening of the London Fashion Fair International."

Miss Turkey and Miss Greece

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"Girls representing Turkey and Greece at the 1974 Miss Young International Beauty Contest hug each other to show their friendship during a press conference at a Tokyo hotel Thursday. At left is Deniz Kongu of Turkey and at right is Corina…

Anneline Kriel, Miss World 1974

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"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

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"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

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"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

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"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…

Bergheim, West Germany

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"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

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"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

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"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…