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World's Fair
Corporation:
Executive Committee
Meeting Reports (33)
Nov 18,1964
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NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION
INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION AT FLUSHING MEADOW PARK
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WORLD's fAIR, N.Y. 11360 AREA CODE 212- Wr 4-1964
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EXECUTNE COMMITTEE MEETINQ
NOVEMBER 18, 1964- 9:30A.M.
Board Room-Administration Building
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~ E N D A ITEM 2.
~ n E N D A !'rEM 3.
Thomas J. Deegan, Jr. , Presiding
Approval of minutes of Executive
Committee meeting of October 13, 1964
Financial status
Addition to staff
, Appointment of Vice President-Finance
/ Henry J. MacTavish
V &ENDA ITEM 4. Communications and Public Relations
/ :. Report - Reorganization of
Communications Division
.Q. Report - School Essay Contest
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AGENDA ITEM 5. Industrial area
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J:. Ratification of executed agreements
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1. Childs Picnic Grounds, Inc.
Agreement 10-26-64
(Picnic area)
2. Pepsi-Cola Company
Amendment No. 3 10-14-64
(Revision of boundary lines)
CABLE WORLOSFAIR
ROBERT MOSES
PRCSIOENT
Mr. Deegan
Mr. Moore
Mr. Moses
Mr. Deegan
Mr. Berns
Mr. Stone
More ....
/.Status report
- (See reference memorandum)
1. Health Exhibit
2. Singer Stadium program
ITEM 6. Amusement area
ITEM 7.
A. Status report
1. Restaurant - Texas Pavilion
2. Amphitheatre rehabilitation
3. Circus
4. Fireworks
5. Water Skiing
Transportation area
.!. Status report
J 1. U. S. Junior children's
parachute installation
2. Atomic pool
3. Terrace Club
4. Hall of Science
a. Appointment of Trustees
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Mr.Stone
Judge Rosenman
Mr.Stone
Mr. Tozzoli
Mr.Preusse
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-LA ITEM B.
ITEM 9.
International area
of executed agreements
1. Swiss Exhibits, Inc.
Amendment No. 1 10-14-64
(Revised payment..s)
2. Central America-Panama Pavilion
Amendment No. 2 10-30-64
(Additional space)
3. International City, Inc.
Letter of termination 10-12-64
4. Others
report
a. Report - Far Eastern trip
State area
a. Status report
- (See reference memorandum)
1. Bourbon Street
_ (See reference memorandum)
ITEM 10. Operations
of executed agreements
1. Rentar Fair Corporation
Agreement 11-2-64
Gov. Poletti
Gov. Poletti
Mr. Constable
(Warehousing and trucking services)
2. American Cavalcade Corporation
Modification No. 2 10-10-64
(Revised rental payments)
3. Am phi theatre, Incorporated
Letter of termination 10-13-64
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More ....
4. Wynne-Compass F'air, Inc.
Letter to Trustee in Bankruptcy
10-28-64
Purchase of air conditioning and
other equipment - $24, 250
5. Mastro Pizza, Inc.
Amendment No. 2
(Concession percentages)
- b. Status report
ITEM 11. and Construction
a. Preparations for 1965
b. Status report
- (See reference memorandum)
1. Award of winterizing
and other contracts
(See reference memorandum)
c. Amendment to General Rules
- and Regulations
Electrical distribution system
(See reference memoranda)
ITENI 12. Preparation for Joint Annual Meeting
of Members and Directors
Date of meeting
b. Authorization to prepare Directors
Annual Report to Members
.Appointment of Organization Committee
as Nominating Committee for Directors
d, Appointment of Proxy Committee
- (Robert Moses, Thomas J. Deegan, Jr.
and Charles F. Preusse
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Mr. Constable
Mr. Constable
Col. O'Neill
Mr.Preusse
AGENDA ITEM 13. Other business
AGENDA ITENI 14. Next meeting of Executive Committee
Tuesday, December 15, 1964, at 9:30A.M.
Board Room, Administration Building
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Mr. Deegan
AGENDA ITEM l.lb
MEMORANDUM
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964 -19 65 CORPORATION
TO: Mr. Robert Moses DATE: November 12, 1964
FROM: John T. O'Neill
suBJECT: Status Report for Executive Committee - Engineering Division
World's Fair Construction
The Interim Period winterization, de-winterization and rehabilitation
program was started on October 19, 1964, and will be completed by
April 2, 1965, at an estimated cost of $1, 235,000.
The General Construction Contract which includes paving malls,
repairs to roads and parldng fields, cleaning Flushing River culverts
and other miscellaneous work was awarded to Slattery Contracting Co.
in the amount of $440, 000.
The Building Contract which includes all interior building work
(except electrical) and exterior painting was awarded to Sawyer &
Dolfinger in the amount of $256, 800.
The Electrical Work which includes all pools and fountains and
street lighting is being accomplished under the supervision of Hamel &
Langer, by World's Fair Maintenance and Allied Maintenance at an
estimated cost of $372, 500.
The Space Park Work which includes winterization and de-winterization
of NASA exhibits is being accomplished by extra work order to the
W. J. Barney Co. at a cost not to exceed $40, 000.
The Waterproofing of Singer Bowl is being done by Brisk Waterproofing
Co. at cost not to exceed $25, 000.
Sign Work which includes repair of existing signs and the provision
of new directional signs on the Fair site at an estimated cost of $27, 000
is not planned to be started until next spring.
MEMORANDUM
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION
TO:
Mr. Robert Moses
DATE:
FROM: John T. O'Neill
November 12, 1964
Page 2
suBJEcT: Status Report for Executive Committee-Engineering Division
The Hall Of Science Work includes miscellaneous exterior fencing
which is being accomplished by extra work order toW. J. Barney Co. at a cost
not to exceed $7,000, and landscaping which is being done under a Park
Department Contract with T. H. Anderson Landscape Co. The World's
Fair share of the cost is $3,000. Exterior lighting and a crib retaining
wall will be provided by the Department of Public Works at no cost to the
Fair Corporation.
Landscaping which includes widening of existing display beds and
providing additional display planting at the Comts of the Sun and the Moon
is being accomplished by extra work order to Roman Landscape Co. in the
amount of $63, 455.
Additional Interim Period Work which is being accomplished under
contracts let prior to the close of the Fair includes installation of post and
chain fencing for protection of grassed areas (Anchor Post and Chain
Company at a cost not to exceed $15, 000), and seeding and sodding (Philip
Lagana Inc., in the amolUlt of $50, 000).
Evaluation of Progress- Paving of mall areas is completed. Road
patching is progressing satisfactorily. Removal of silt in the Flushing
River culverts has been started. Barricading of entrances to the site is
substantially complete. Water has been drained from all World's Fair
buildings which are not to be used over the interim period. Building repairs
and interior painting have been started. Electrical work is on schedule,
with costs and productivity controlled on a daily basis. Winterization of
the Space Park and caulking of Singer Bowl are completed. Work on exterior
fencing for the Hall of Science will start about the first of December and is
expected to be completed by the fifteenth. Fall plantings at the Hall of
Science will be completed by December 1st. Fall plantings for the display
beds on the main Fair site are essentially complete, with full completion
expected by November 20th. Seeding operations have been completed.
Sodding will be completed by November 20th. Post and chain fencing is
expected to be completed by November 27th.
TO:
FROM:
MEMORANDUM
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION
Mr. Robert Moses
John T. O'Neill
DATE: November 12, 1964
Page 3
suBJECT: Status Report for Executive Committee - Engineering Division
Overall progress is good and no problems are anticipated with the
possible exception of the Meadow Lake parking areas where ground
settlement has resulted in "humped" pavement over piles which were
driven for the 1939-1940 World's Fair structures. Further repairs are
being postponed until spring by which time any additional settlement can
be evaluated and necessary repairs completed.
Exhibitor Construction -
Most of the exhibitors have started their building winterization work
and in those cases where work has not been started the host divisions of the
Fair Corporation have been requested to remind the exhibitors of the potential
damage effect. It appears in most cases refurbishing and additions will not
be undertaken until later in the winter.
Flushing Meadow Park Addition-
Final plans for the Flushing Meadow Park Addition have been completed,
with all Park Department comments incorporated. The plans were submitted
to the City Building Department for review on November lOth. There is a
temporary delay in the City condemnation proceedings pending litigation
now before the Appellate Division for decision.
Post-Fair Planning -
Conferences and discussions are continuing with City agencies and
exhibitors regarding retention and usage of various pavilions in the Post-
Fair Park.
Demolition data sheets have been prepared for all buildings in the Fair
and the Compensation Rating Board is in the process of conducting
investigations and surveys for the purpose of .determining the compensation
insurance rate for all demolition contracts.
The preliminary Post-Fair Park plan is progressing satisfactorily
and will be ready for review by December 1, 1964.
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AGENDA ITEM llc
MEMORANDUM
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION
TO:
Mr. Robert Moses
DATE:
November 10, 1964
FROM:
John T. O'Neill
suBJECT De-energizing of Fair Corporation Electrical System Feeders
Rules and Regulations, Part 1, "Regulations for the Design, Construction, and
Equipment of Structures", paragraph 15 (c) (6), page C-6-c states at "(E)"
''(E) Service Equipment Installed by Participant
The participant, at his own expense, shall furnish,
install and maintain, begirming with the point of
service connection to the Fair Corporation's
distribution system, all wiring and equipment, in-
cluding standpipes, conduits, fittings, wires, cables,
fuses and boxes, service switch, meter wiring and
meter equipment ... "
Although not specifically stated in the above, it is the intent that when a participant
for his own purposes requires de-energization of the World's Fair electrical dis-
tribution system feeder(s} serving his exhibit, he shall be responsible for all
expenses involved in the disconnecting and reconnecting to include maintaining
emergency service to other participants who may be connected to the same
feeder(s).
Authority is requested to add the following paragraph to Rules and Regulations in
clarification.
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"If any participant presently obtaining electrical service
at any voltage from the World's Fair distribution system
should require that his system be de-energized, such
participant shall be responsible for all expenses involved
in disconnecting and re-connecting. Such expenses may,
without limitation, include the cost of maintaining emergency
service to other participants connected to the same feeder or
feeders. Such de-energizing work must be performed by an
agent or contractor acceptable to the Fair Corporation after
participant has filed for and received from the Fair Corporation
an appropriate permit. "
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MEMORANDUM
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION
TO:
Mr. Robert Moses
DATE: November 10, 1964
FROM:
John T. O'Neill
SUBJECT: Disconnecting of Exhibitors Electrical Service-Post-Fair
Rules and Regulations, "General Regulations", Article XV, "Removal of Exhibits
and Concessions", page G-4, states - -
"All exhibitors, concessionaires, and lessees will,
promptly after the official close of the Fair, apply
to the Fair Corporation for a Demolition Permit.
Within ninety days after the official close of the Fair,
exhibitors, concessionaires, and lessees will at
their own expense, remove from the Fair grounds
all property belonging to them, and return the leased
space to a condition satisfactory to the Fair Corporation."
The foregoing does not specifically cover the disconnecting of the exhibitors'
electrical service cables from the World's Fair electrical distribution system.
We must turn over the Fair Corporation electrical distribution system in its
entirety to the Park Department in a safe and operable condition for post-Fair
use. It is necessary therefore that participants remove their service connections
in an approved manner.
Authority is requested to add the following paragraph to the Rules and Regulations.
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"In connection with such demolition work, exhibitors,
concessionaires and lessees are required at their own
expense, to disconnect high tension and/or low tension
cables at the manhole or other location where service
connections to the Fair's electric system were made, or
such other location as may be designated by the Fair
Corporation. Such work must be performed by an agent
or contractor satisfactory to the Fair Corporation.
Exhibitors, concessionaires or lessees must file for
and receive an appropriate permit from the Fair
Corporation, and must perform such work to the
satisfaction of the Fair Corporation. "

AGENDA ITEM 9a
MEMORANDUM
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION
TO:
MR. ROBERT MOSES
DATE: NOVEMBER 5, 1964
FROM: w. E. PO 'ITER
SUBJECT: STATES PROGRAM FOR 1965
We are presently working on an intensive program with
present state exhibitors to improve their displays and to attempt to
develop a lively state week program for those states not presently
hav:ing ex..lUbits. The emphasis will be on live entertainment groups
such as bands, glee clubs, Indian dancing, acrobats, puppets, acting
troupes, athletics, baton twirling, fife and drum corps, etc. New York
State showed this past season that this is what attracts the people. The
following is a summary of current plans and projected efforts:
PRESENT STATE EXHIBITORS
New York State
Minnesota
New England
The Commission plans to repeat their continuous enter-
tainment program with the added feature of using many
out-of-state performing groups.
I will be in Minneapolis on November 16 to meet with a
group of leading citizens and industry representatives.
The exhibitor is planning substantial changes along a
"Viking"theme if the state support can be obtained.
I will address 400 leading New England citizens in Boston
on November 19 in support of their campaign. Except
for Massachusetts, the governors all remain the same.
The exhibitor is trying to raise $1/4 million from industry
to meet next year's operating expenses. If they are not
successful, they will ask legislatures for the balance.
They will expand their Village Green performing group
schedule substantially next year if the funds are available,
or local interests will pay the out-of-pocket costs.
MEMORANDUM
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION
TO:
MR. ROBERT MOSES
DATE: NOVE:M:BER 5, 1964
FROM:
W. E. PO 'ITER
SUBJECT: STATES PROGRAM FOR 1965
Montana
New Jersey
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As you know, I spent three days in the state in
September. The exhibitor needs an additional
$150, 000 to meet operating costs and to provide
new features of the West including more live cow-
boy and Indian participation. Governor Babcock's
re-election strengthens our position. I may have
to pay a return visit to the state during the winter
to supplement their efforts.
The Tercentenary Commission is defunct as of
January 1 and the pavilion now comes under the
Department of Commerce. The manager plans an
extensive replacement of exhibits including one from
Dwight Palmer's Department with emphasis on more
animation. The successful performing group pro-
gram will be repeated and hopefully expanded. We
are in continuous contact with the exhibit management.
Bourbon Street
The exterior embellishment has been completed and
the exhibit will have a brand new look in 1965. Ne-
gotiations are under way with Basin Street East, a
wax museum, additional food facilities, etc. to fill
up the ground floor area. Mr. Whitney will be working
on the rental program all winter. I see no chance to
bring back Louisiana as a state. However, Mr. Whitney
is going to New Orleans next week to see what can be
done for some additional participation.
MEMORANDUM
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION
TO:
MR. ROBERT MOSES DATE: NOVEMBER 5, 1964
FROM: w. E. POTTER
SUBJECT: STATES PROGRAM FOR 1965
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Hollywood, U. S. A.
New Mexico
Florida
Hawaii
The management is meeting with representatives
of the major movie firms in an effort to have them
take over the production of the show and improve
the presentation. I have offered to meet with the
movie representatives in Hollywood when it will be
of help.
We will visit the State in December to aid their
efforts to increase state participation. 'I'he state
has started an active campaign to raise $30, 000
in operating funds for next season. Creditors of
the restaurant have formed a committee and agreed
to allow the present operator to continue in 1965.
The new governor has promised additional funds for
the exhibit for the 1965 season. We are presently
discussing with them proposals for fireworks and
water skiing in Meadow Lake and a meeting with
Governor Burns will be held in December.
You have just met with the Governor and Lieutenant
Governor and know of their plans for 1965. I will
follow through on your suggestions.
MEMORANDUM
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964 -!965 CORPORATION
TO: :WJ.R. ROBERT MOSES DATE: NOVEMBER 5, 1964
FROM: w. E. POTI'ER
SUBJECT: STATES PROGRAM FOR 1965
Oregon
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Present management is now canvassing the Pacific
Northwest for new industrial support. They also
have a plan for new life for the entire Northeast
corner of the Fair which is essential if attendance
is to be improved at this pavilion. We tentatively
plan to visit the state in December to try to assure
a new improved show for 1965.
The other state exhibitors (Alaska, Missouri, Wisconsin,
Oklahoma, West Virginia and Maryland) all plan improvements in their
exhibits to increase appeal in 1965. We will plan on visits to states to
assist wherever needed as soon as the election uproar is quieted.
1965 State Week Program
Because it is realized that no state is willing to build a new
pavilion for just the 1965 season, we have inaugurated a state week pro-
gram for states not presently in the Fair. Under this plan, we are
offering each state, or in some instances a group of states, a facilitiy
for a weekly rental. They would then use this facility for a community
performing group program similar to that conducted at the New York
State Pavmon as well as for tourism and industrial displays. We hope
to be able to use the World's Fair Pavilion for this program if it is
available.
We have set tentative dates for each state week program and
are now actively soliciting the individual states. We are working with
state governments, Junior Chambers of Commerce, educational institutions,
service organizations such as Kiwanis, Elks, Rotary, etc. and others in
trying to organize programs. In states such as Georgia, Pennsylvania,
North Dakota, Kansas and the Rocky Mountain States, we think the governor
will take the lead. In others it will have to be citizen organized.

MEMORANDUM
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION
TO:
MR. ROBERT MOSES
DATE: NOVE:MBER 5, 1964
FROM: w. E. POTTER
SUBJECT: STATES PROGRAM FOR 1965
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We plan extensive traveling during the winter by Mr. McCarthy,
Mr. Pender and myself to develop this program which should not only pro-
vide a facility with a lively program, but primarily stimulate attendance
by bringing in local citizen groups from the states involved.
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AGENDA ITEM 5]2
MEMORANDUM
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR-1964-1965 CORPORATION
TO:
Mr. Robert Moses
DATE: November 12, 1964
FROM:
Mr. Martin Stone
SUBJECT: INDUSTRIAL SECTION - STATUS REPORT
I. EXHIBITORS
General Electric Company- has accepted the Fair Corporation's
offer of the "Park" area adjacent to their Pavilion (an additional
51, 294 sq. ft. on Block 11, Lot 9), for use during the 1965 season
as an expanded queuing area. Their plans indicate that this will
enhance the plot., with paths, small displays to sustain interest,
hedge screening, etc. No payment of rent is involved but General
Electric will assume responsibility for maintenance.
Mastro Pizza, Inc. -Inasmuch as Mastro Pizza found it difficult
to confine its sales activities to the 10% of rented area stipulated
in the Lease, the Fair Corporation has decided to convert Mastro
Pizza from a.Yl Industrial Exhibit to a Concession. An amendment
of the Lease Agreement has been submitted to the Lessee for
execution.
II. EXHIBITOR MEETINGS
Since the last report to the Executive Committee, meetings have
been held by the Industrial Section with representatives of the
following exhibitors, and Fair officials:
Formica Corporation- October 19. Attended by:
Walter Smith
Dr. Jack Nobis
Jack Alexander
Ed More
Stuart Whitehead
President
Director, World's Fair Activities
Public Relations
Assistant to Vice Pres., Marketing
Formica House Resident Manager
MEMORANDUM
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR. 1964-1965 CORPORATION:
TO:
Mr. Robert Moses
DATE: November 12, 1964
FROM:
Martin Stone
SUBJECT: illDUSTRIAL SECTION- S'rATUS REPORT
Page 2
II. EXHIBI'I'OR MEETINGS (continued)
'rhe Travelers Insurance Companies - November 4.
Attended by:
Sterling T. Tooker
Roger C. Wilkins
Herbert J. Kramer
Executive Vice President
First Vice President, Bldg. & Fin.
Second Vice President
General Cigar Company, Inc. - November 10. Attended by:
Philip L. Bondy
George B. Reichart
Edward W. Lilienfield
Senior Vice President, Sales &
Marketing
Advertising Manager
Director World's Fair Exhibit
Additional meetings are scheduled with Alfred de Scipio, Vice
President, and other officials of The Singer Company, November 19;
R. J. Schaefer, President, The F. & M. Schaefer Brewing Company,
November 25; and with Ben H. Wells, Vice President, and other officials of
Seven-Up, on November 27.
All of us who have attended such meetings have found them enlighten-
ing. It will be of particular interest to the Executive Committee to know that the
Industrial exhibitors continue to be enthusiastic supporters of the Fair.
liT. 1965 PROSPECTS
Hall of Man (The Pavilion)
On October 9, Mr. Moses and several other officials of the Fair
met with Mr. Harry C. Hagerty, retired Vice Chairman of the
Board of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, to enlist his
MEMORANDUM
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION
TO:
Mr. Robert Moses
DATE: November 12, 1964
FROM:
Martin Stone
SUBJECT: INDUSTRIAL SECTION- STATUS REPORT
Page 3
ill. 1965 PROSPECTS (continued)
Hall of Man (The Pavilion)
advice and support in approaching Metropolitan Life con-
cerning sponsorship of a Hall of Man for the 1965 season,
to be housed in the already-existing Pavilion designed by
Buckminster Fuller,
An intensive campaign was mounted to influence Metropoli-
tan's Directors to participate.
We received the distinct impression in a meeting on
October 20, with Mr. Chester L. Fisher, Jr., Second
Vice President, and Dr. George M. Wheatley, Third Vice
President, of Metropolitan Life, that they looked with
favor on the idea.
We were therefore shocked and disappointed to receive a
letter from Mr. Fisher on October 30, following the
Directors' meeting on October 28, expressing regret that
Metropolitan felt it should not reverse its earlier decision
not to be represented at the Fair. The door was left open,
however, for Mr. Moses to approach Mr. Fitzhugh, who
"would be willing to discuss the matter further".
Charles McCabe felt we had an alternative in the New York
Life Insurance Company as a potential exhibitor. Through
his good offices a meeting was arranged immediately with
Dudley Dowell, President. He was excited about the idea,
although he made it clear he did not feel New York Life
could underwrite the project on its own. Mr. Dowell
arranged an appointment for Charles McCabe and myself
with Blake T. Newton, Jr., President of the Institute of
Life Insurance.
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NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION
TO:
Mr. Robert Moses
DATE: Noverrb er 12, 1964
FROM:
Martin Stone
SUBJECT: INDUSTRIAL SECTION- STATUS REPORT
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lii. 1965 PROSPECTS (continued)
Hall of Man (The Pavilion)
Mr. Newton felt it was doubtful whether all the 1500 members
of the Institute could be persuaded at this late stage to change
their earlier decision not to participate at the Fair. However,
he recommended companies in the New York area who could,
he felt, support an expenditure of $1,000, 000.
Charles McCabe then arranged meetings with Roger Hull,
President of Mutual of New York, and Orville Beal, President
of Prudential Insurance Co. of America.
We have our staunchest advocate in Dudley Dowell of New York
Life. Blake Newton is for the idea. Roger Hull seems disposed
to go along if Prudential would join. Orville Beal listened atten-
tively and, we thought, much more sympathetically than we
anticipated. Mr. BeaJ. has promised us a decision within a few days.
If Prudential will join the cause, it will then be Blake Newton's
turn to solicit his large membership to give all the companies an
opportunity to contribute, relying on New York Life, Mutual of
New York, and Prudential endorsement. Metropolitan Life remains
a problem, but Mr. Moses has agreed to see Mr. Gilbert Fitzhugh
when a definite proposal is at hand.
I have asked Buckminster Fuller to begin work on designs of the
interior of his building for a Hall of Man exhibit. He and I are
going to the Mayo Clinic on November 21, to meet with their
officials on available material at the museum in Rochester, Minn.
MEMORANDUM
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION
TO:
Mr. Robert Moses
DATE: November 12, 1964
FROM:
Martin Stone
SUBJECT: INDUSTRIAL SECTION- STATUS I-mPORT
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TIL 1965 PROSPECTS (continued)
Picnic Area
A lease has been signed between the Riese Brothers and
the Fair Corporation for the development of a picnic area
on Block 9, Lot 15. It is planned as an attractive free
facility for the public, to be designed by George Jenkins,
and will have the atmosphere of an old-fashioned picnic
grounds during the daytime with the charm of the Tivoli
Gardens lighting effects at night. It has been stipulated
that continuous free entertainment of a musical nature shall
be provided for a minimum of eight hours daily at the
Lessee's expense. No rent is to be paid, but the Fair will
receive an override on a sliding scale basis from sales receipts.
Gas Industry
We are exploring with Gas, Inc. the development of Block 15,
Lot 5 (the original World of Food site), plus the Park area to
the northeast, as an "outdoor living" exhibit.
IV. MULTIPLE EXHIBITORS
Hall of Education
International Fair Consultants, Inc. has filed a petition for
arrangement under Chapter XI of the Bankruptcy Act
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and are
presently in possession of the building pursuant to an order of
the Bankruptcy Court. A Creditors' Committee has been
appointed. The Fair Corporation has had meetings with both
the debtor-in-possession and the Creditors' Committee.
MEMORANDUM
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION
TO:
Mr. Robert Moses
DATE: November 12
1
1964
FROM
Martin Stone
SUBJECT: INDUSTRIAL SECTION- STATUS REPORT
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IV. MULTIPLE EXHIBITORS (continued)
Hall of Education
In this regard, the Fair Corporation has taken the position
that it wants to regain possession of the building for such
use as it may see fit, unless the Creditors' Committee and
the debtor-in-possession are able to demonstrate to our
satisfaction that they will be able to operate the bull ding as
a bona fide Hall of Education. The Referee has shown no
inclination to give us such possession. It will probably be
a matter of a few months before we can recover same. The
next hearing before the Referee in Bankruptcy will be
December 3
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1964.
Pavilion of American Interiors
Pavilion of American Interiors is presently remaining as a
debtor-in-possession. They are attempting to work out a
plan whereby exhibitors will contribute extra monies for the
maintenance of the building, and the payment of construction
creditors. A hearing will be held before the Referee-in-
Bankruptcy on November 30, 1964 to determine whether such
a plan has been successful.
V. SPECIAL PROJECTS
The Singer Bowl
Contracts are being drawn for 25 one-night participations by
Thorn MeAn in the Singer Bowl. The show will be similar to
the Dick Clarke Show
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with live entertainers, an orchestra
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MEMORANDUM
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION
TO: Mr. Robert Moses
DATE: November 12, 1964
FROM: Martin Stone
SUBJECT: INDUSTRIAL SECTION- STATUS REPORT
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V. SPECIAL PROJECTS (continued)
and a name disc jockey as master of ceremonies. We also
are negotiating with Ballantine to sponsor 26 nights, and
with The Singer Company for 26 nights. This entertainment
will range in time from one to three hours, and will be free.
The Lake Area
We have been attempting to assist Judge Rosenman with
several projects in the Lake Area. Presumably, Judge
Rosenman will cover these items in his own report.