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Born 100 Years Ago Today: Bess Myerson, The First Jewish Miss America by Trav S.D.

When I first moved to NYC the big local scandal of the day was the Bess Mess, a bribery beef centered around the Commissioner of the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, Bess Myerson (1924-2014). In the midst of it all, she was then arrested for shoplifting! By today's standards the affair seemed quaint. She was […]

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:02am on July 16, 2024 ☆ ⚑

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