1960 Miss America Contest at the Boardwalk Hall (2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States) in Atlantic City, New Jersey. A large crowd of spectators gather to see the contest. The contestants pose in evening gowns and bathing suits. A panel of judges watch their performances. The winner, Miss Mississippi Lynda Lee Mead, is awarded the crown. Miss America 1959 Mary Ann Mobley crowns Lynda Lee Mead. Lynda Lee Mead waves at the crowd after winning the crown.
Handicap Triple at Aqueduct Racetrack in New York. A large crowd of spectators gather at the racetrack for a horse race. The Brooklyn Handicap of the New York Handicap Triple begins. Racehorse Kelso with jockey Eddie Arcaro wins the race against racehorse Divine Comedy.
Arrival of Manhattan firemen in New York. Three Manhattan firemen return on a Boeing 314 Clipper flying boat aircraft, seen arriving in New York Harbor from London, England. The fire fighters were in England learning British methods of fighting air raid fires. The American public greets them. (World War II period).
The 39th Annual Cat Show of the Atlantic Cat Club at the Hotel Taft (152 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019) in New York City. A woman brushes the fur of a Persian cat. Persian cat tries to paw brush while being groomed by its owner. Pet owners holding and cuddling their cats. A bald man with two Persian cats. Persian cats posing. Two Tabby cats posing at a faux forest background during the show.
Dignitaries observe various recipes prepared by chefs of various hotels at the 25th Annual National Hotel Exposition in New York City, New York. Cakes and decorated eatables displayed for the judges. Participant chefs arrange and decorate their cuisines.
Police men and fire workers mend old toys for poor and needy children of New York on the occasion of Christmas. Firemen mend toys and make new ones at a workshop. A model of fireman climbs a long ladder. Other toys manufactured and mended by the workers. (World War II period).
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