At this time, those who were unable to enter Block Tavern today could only stay by the radio, listening to the live broadcast.
Some pubs also discovered business opportunities, much like later generations would show the World Cup, they turned the radio up to maximum volume and many people listened to the broadcast.
Additionally, one could see that in the hands of these people, there were almost always a booklet, which contained photos and introductions of the girls participating in the preliminary selection.
"According to the news obtained by our station from Starry Entertainment, the Miss America Atlantic City subdivision has received a total of 315 applicants. After a selection by Starry Entertainment, 32 beautiful ladies have qualified for the subdivision preliminary competition, and tonight these 32 ladies will compete to be among the top eight."
In two weeks, they will enter the subdivision finals, and from these eight, the top three will be chosen.
They will represent Atlantic City in the final national competition!
Here, let us cheer for the girls of our Atlantic City!"
Loud claps and the slamming of tables resounded in the tavern as many people began to cheer.
But at the same time, some people were surprised, as they hadn't expected that in just Atlantic City alone there would be over 300 women registering!
"Donnie, I didn't expect so many girls to apply. You must have been dazzled by all of them these days, right?"
In Block Tavern, there was also a live host, brought over by Donnie from the broadcasting company.
Upon hearing the number of applicants from Atlantic City, Nucky couldn't help but express his astonishment.
"What you don't know is that at least half of these women are striptease dancers!"
Eli held his glass with a beaming smile on his face.
If one were to ask who the happiest person in Atlantic City was during this time, it would undoubtedly be Eli Johnson.
As the reforms in the West District came to an end, the entire area was completely transformed and tourists became second only to the Boardwalk in numbers. Previously, Eli Johnson had been worried that the limit on the number of pubs, boarding apartments, and casinos in the West District would reduce his income.
However, to his surprise, not only did his income not decrease, it actually increased several-fold. More importantly, Eli Johnson felt the taste of real power.
In the West District, he was an indisputable king, with everyone obeying his commands.
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Nucky, astonished, couldn't help but remark, "You really are bold!"
"Nucky, you are discriminating against certain women!" Donnie joked, in high spirits that evening.
At this point, Leck Young, holding his glass, walked over, a smile creasing his face deeply enough to trap mosquitoes.
After the admiral's stroke, Leck Young decisively switched his allegiance to Nucky, and Nucky in turn needed the support of wealthy Atlantic City residents like Leck Young, so they hit it off.
"Mr. Young, I greatly appreciate your presence today!" Donnie said with a toast and a smile.
Leck Young felt a pang of emotion. A few months ago, Donnie Block was someone he had looked down upon, yet in just these few months, Donnie Block had become one of the significant figures in Atlantic City.
The beauty pageant he organized today had caused a sensation throughout the United States.
"Haha, of course, I had to come. Not just to show up, but I also want to present a Miss America Atlantic City subdivision champion." He spoke and then suddenly whispered to Donnie with a chuckle, "Carmen Farmer is a woman I have high hopes for, so there shouldn't be any problem with her winning the championship tonight, right?"
Donnie laughed heartily and said, "I can't guarantee that. The rules are clear. If Miss Farmer gets the most flowers from the audience tonight, then even if I personally disagree, she will be the champion, and vice versa!"
"Ladies and gentlemen, tonight's preliminary competition will be judged based on the number of flowers cast by attendees for the contestants.
That means everyone who enters Block Tavern tonight is a judge.
However, there's no need to be disappointed if you can't make it tonight, because before the subdivision finals, the top 16 contestants will present their individual beauty in various corners of Atlantic City.
Every resident of Atlantic City can also obtain a right to vote by purchasing an 'Atlantic City Post,' which has a voting application form. Just write down the name of your favorite contestant from the top eight and send it to Starry Entertainment, and you've cast a vote for the Miss America of your choice."
Additionally, during the final competition, there will also be seven judges whose votes account for 30%, while audience votes will account for 70%..."
In Donnie's view, the so-called Miss America was in fact a talent show, and when it came to talent shows, he believed that no American was playing the game more cleverly than him at the moment!
The other three newspaper owners in Block Tavern, upon hearing the host's words, each had a worried expression on their faces.
The election of Miss America had already been made well-known in Atlantic City by Donnie Block.
Now, with the offer of voting rights with the purchase of an 'Atlantic City Post,' they could already imagine that starting tomorrow, probably every adult in Atlantic City would go buy a copy of the 'Atlantic City Post'!