The pageant was won by Deborah Shelton of Virginia , who was crowned by outgoing titleholder Wendy Dascomb , also of Virginia – the first time in Miss USA history that a state won back-to-back titles . Shelton went on to place as 1st runner-up at Miss Universe 1970 . She later became an actress who appeared in the film '' Body Double '' and on a number of television series , including '' Dallas ''
Miss Universe 1970
Miss Universe 1970
Miss USA 1970