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- ↑ "Detroit's Carole Gist Is Miss USA". Washington Post. March 3, 1990. p. D.09. Retrieved February 22, 2007.
- ↑ Radio Maria interview with Leithleiter
- ↑ "Bright idea sheds light in competition". The Atlanta Journal. 1991-01-10.