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Reigning Queen -- Marlene Schmidt of Stuttgart, Germany, who is Miss Universe 1961, will yield the traditional crown and sceptre to her successor on the "Miss Universe Beauty Pageant" broadcast on the CBS Television Network Saturday, July 14 (10-11:30 PM, EDT).
July 1962. "Miss Universe 1961 Marlene Schmidt, full-length portrait, wearing crown, swimsuit, royal robe and holding scepter." UPI Telephoto. View full size.
She held a Master's Degree in engineering.
Certainly less incongruous than the typical pageant costume of bathing suit and stiletto heels!
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