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Miss Philippine independence, Martha Jane Roa-Yu, a 24-year-old receptionist, was crowned Miss Philippine Independence Saturday night at the Four Seas(...)
Miss Philippine independence, Martha Jane Roa-Yu, a 24-year-old receptionist, was crowned Miss Philippine Independence Saturday night at the Four Seas(...)

Miss Philippine independence, Martha Jane Roa-Yu, a 24-year-old receptionist, was crowned Miss Philippine Independence Saturday night at the Four Seas(...)

Date6/10/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Miss Philippine independence; Martha Jane Roa-Yu; a 24-year-old receptionist; was crowned Miss Philippine Independence Saturday night at the Four Seasons Sheraton Hotel and got a kiss of congratulations from her escort; Paul Tonelli.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0020480F
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