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World's Fair
Corporation:
Executive Committee
Meeting Reports (36)
Mar 26,1965
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NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION
INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION AT F'LUSHING MEADOW PARK
WORLD'S fAIR, N.Y. 11380 AREA CODE 212- WF 4-1964
26 DAYS TO REOPENING OF FAIR
AGENDA
EXECUTIVE COM:MITTEE MEETING
CABLE WORLDSFAIR
ROBERT MOSES
PRE!IIDEIIT
FRIDAY, MARCH 26,1965- 9:30 A. M. ,
Board Room - Administration Building /.
ITEM 1.
'Thomas J. Deegan, Jr. , Presiding e?"
Approval of minutes of Executive !l Mr.Preusse
ITEM 2.
Committee meeting o.t February 24,1965 \
Additions to Executive Committee Mr. Moses
Amendment - By-laws
ARTICLE NINE, Section 3
(increasing size of Committee
by two new members)
]2. Appointment of
Frederic H. Brandi
William H. Morton
V'::AGENDA ITEM sjnanclal status
Ratification of various agreements
executed in connection with short
term financing
,A: Ratification of officers
agreements dated 3-4-65
(releasing security funds)
/. Report - Appointment of Herbert A. Payne ft/ .
as Director of Budgets I
Mr. Spargo
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ITEM 4. concerning Comptroller's subpoena{;
Mr. Preusse
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ITEM 5. Industrial area
a. Ratification of executed
agreements and actions
1. People-to-People
World Folk Art Fiesta 2-26-65
2. Julimar Farm Corporation
Letter of Termination 3-3-65
3. Other
\_r b. Status report
- (See reference memorandum)
1. Report on Mr. Pryor's
. decision against Doll Exhibit
ITEM 6. Lake area
Status report
JA.aENDA ITEM 7. Transportation area
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v ! Status report
rv 1. Proposed contest for
benefit of Zoo
v 2. Transportation and Travel Pavilion
Chapter XI arrangement
{See reference memorandum)
ITEM 8. State and Federal areas
! Status report
1. Report - U. S. Pavilion
indebtedness
(See reference memorandum)
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Mr.Stone
Judge Rosenman l
Mr. Tozzoli
Gen. Potter
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ITEM 9. Engjneering and construction
Status report
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1. Pavilion rehabilitation work
2. Amphitheatre rehabilitation work
AGENDA ITEM 10. Operations
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Ratification of executed agreements
1. Brass Rail Food Service
Organization, Inc.

Letter agreement 2-27-65
Restaurant operation
between seasons
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v b. Supplement No. 10 2-27-65
1965 Food Management
Corporation
Option 2-27-65
d. Brass Rail and Creative
Premium Corp.
Agreement 2-23-65
Amendment thereto 3-5-65
Fair Corporation Letter of
approval 3-8-65
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by Creative)
2.
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ITEM 11. International area
Ratification of executed agreements
1. Coins for Fun, Inc. and
Robert Straile Company, Inc.
Agreement dated 3-3-65
(resolution of coin game controversy)
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Col. O'Neill
Mr. Constable
Mr. Constable
Gov. Poletti
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b. Status report
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ITEM 12. Colnjlltmication and Public ---pp r/V\
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1. Mr. Berns
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2. CBS reopening day show./
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M\erns
. Report - reopening arrangements / _ _ Mr . .L
AGENDA ITEM 14. Next meeting of EXecutive Committee
Monday, April 19, 1965- 9:30A.M.
Board Room - Administration Building
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 24, 1965
A meeting of the Executive Committee of New York World's
Fair 1964-1965 Corporation was held in the Administration Building,
Flushing Meadow Park, Wednesday, February 24, 1965 at 9:30A.M.
Present: Thomas J. Deegan, J1., Chairman
Robert Moses
being a quorum.
Edward F. Cavanagh, Jr.
Lou R. Crandall
John Elliott
James A. Farley
Bernard F. Gimbel
Wallace K. Harrison
Charles B . McCabe
Very Rev. Laurence J. McGinley, s. J.
Richard C. Patterson, Jr.
William E. Potter
Charles F. Preusse
Samuel I. Rosenman
Paul R. Screvane
Also present for all or part of the meeting were:
John V. Thornton, Esq.
George E. Spargo
Martin Stone
Guy F. Tozzoli
Stuart Constable
John T. O'Neill
Thomas J. Deegan, Jr., Chairman, presided. Ernestine R. Haig
acted as Secretary.
AGENDA ITEM 1. Approval of minutes of
the Executive Committee
meeting of January 26,1965
After discussion, on motion duly made and
seconded, it was unanimously
R;ESOLVED, that the reading of the minutes
of the Executive Committee meeting of
January 26, 1965 is dispensed with and such
minutes are approved.
At this point in the meeting Father McGinley
stated that, completely as his own idea, he would like to offer a resolution
that the EKecutive Committee record its confidence in the President of the
Fair Corporation and its willingness and intent to cooperate fully with the
President to insure the success of the Fair in the 1965 season.
Mr. Elliott seconded the resolution.
Father McGinley asked if there were any
questions or comments.
Mr. Cavanagh said he did not think there was
anyone at the Executive Committee table, or around the world, unaware
of the accomplishments of our great President. He stated further that
the New York World's Fair, in spite of "hatchet work", will go down in
history as the greatest Fair of all times, However, he expressed the
opinion that any statement by a family, such as the Executive Committee,
expressing confidence in the President might be a boomerang rather than
produce good. He stated that confidence in the President is manifest when
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we serve with honor on the Executive Committee, and that, if we want
to formally express our confidence, admiration and devotion to the
President, it should be done at a meeting of the Board of Directors and
not at an Executive Committee meeting.
Mr. Screvane stated he shared the views of
Mr. Cavanagh and perhaps could go even further in his personal confidence
in the President. He said the Executive Committee had worked together
as a team and that its members were as culpable as anybody if there was
anything wrong with the Fair. Therefore, since-- rightiy or wrongly--
there have arisen doubts in the mind of many people outside the Fair on
such matters as budgets and financing, it would, in his judgment, be
ludicrous for this Executive Committee team to vote an expression of
. confidence.
Mr. Deegan commented that it is self-evident
we are all supporting the President, for otherwise we would resign.
Father McGinley replied that, in proposing his
resolution, he was trying to be helpful and endeavoring somehow to record
the Committee's support of the President and the Fair. He stated that,
if Mr. Deegan had a better way of accomplishing this, he would like to
hear it.
Mr. Farley pointed out that he had been a member
of the Executive Committee for only a short period and that his respect,
affection and admiration for the President knows no bounds. He
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expressed the opinion that a vote of confidence would be a mistake and
that it would be much better if Father McGinley withdrew his resolution.
Mr. McCabe stated that the President should
be supported fully and completely at this time, particularly in view of
the vicious attacks on him in newspapers. He eXpressed the opinion
that it is essential for the Executive Committee to face up to the issue
and have a vote on it.
Mr. Deegan stated that calling for a vote of
confidence was a great mistake. He said his opposition to a vote of
confidence was on the basis that the Fair was tOday living on the front page
and that such a vote, far from fending off adverse public relation, would
do the reverse. He commented that his views on the question had nothing
to do with his personal confidence in the President and asked rhetorically:
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Who doesn't believe in Mr. Moses?"
Mr. Crandall, Judge Rosenman and Mr. Preusse
strongly expressed the view that the Executive Committee should go on
record as in full support of management.
Mr. Harrison suggested the possibility of de-
ferring action on Father McGinley's resolution until later on in the meet-
ing by which time those questioning the advisability of the resolution
might have changed their opinion.
Mr. Cavanagh said he doubted that a resolution
of confidence would have any effect on the daily newspaper reports. He
noted that there has never been an instance where a member of the
Executive Committee has manifested lack of support of the
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Mr. Deegan thereupon read to the meeting his
letter to the President, dated January 7, 1965, wherein he had stated,
among other things, that the President was the last person in the world
who needed a vote of confidence.
Mr. Moses said that he wanted to make it
very clear that, if he didn't have the support of the Executive Committee,
the Committee could go get a new President.
Gen. Potter stated that, in his view, there
couldn't be a person sitting around the Executive Committee table who
didn't have confidence in the "boss", for, if he did not, he could not in
good conscience remain on the Committee.
Mr. Deegan noted that no one was resigning from
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the Executive Committee or going away in a huff. This, he stated, was
self-evident of confidence, and there was no need of further explaining
this confidence. He pointed out in this connection that the Board of
Directors had reelected the President unanimously just a short time ago,
on January 26th, and asked if that too wasn't self-evident testimony of
confidence.
After such discussion, and further discussion
in similar vein, it was, on motion duly made and seconded
RESOLVED, that the Executiye Committee wishes
at this time to record its confidence in Robert Moses
as President of the Fair Corporation and its willing-
ness and intent to cooperate fully with him to insure
the success of the Fair in the 1965 season.
There was a roll call vote on this resolution.
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The following members of the Elcecutive
Committee present at the meeting voted in favor of the resolution:
LouR. Crandall
John Elliott
Wallace K. Harrison
Charles B. McCabe
Very Rev. Laurence J. McGinley, S. J.
William E. Potter
Charles F. Preusse
Samuel I. Rosenman
The following members of the Elcecuti ve Committee
not present at the meeting informed the meeting that they wished to be re-
corded in favor of the resolution:
James J, Delaney
Arthur H. Motley
Charles Poletti
Dr. Ralph W. Seckman
The following members of the Elcecutive Committee
present at the meeting abstained from voting on the resolution:
Edward F, Cavanagh, Jr.
Thomas J, Deegan, Jr.
James A. Farley
Bernard F. Gimbel
Richard C. Patterson, Jr.
Paul R. Screvane
Mr. Moses did not vote.
Prior to the recording of the aforesaid abstentions
Commissioner Patterson asked that the record show that the abstentions in
nowise implied that the persons abstaining were against the resolution but
simply that they were not voting thereon.
The following members of the Elcecutlve Committee,
who were out-of-town, could not be reached for an expression of their
opinion on the resolution:
Dr. Ralph J. Bunche
Mrs. Albert D. Lasker
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AGENDA ITEM 2. Additions to Executive Committee
The President proposed the appointment of the
following as members of the Executive Committee:
Robert E. Blum
Charles W. Froessel
After discussion, on motion duly made and J
seconded, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that ARTICLE NINE, Section 2
of the By-laws be amended to read "17 other
persons designated by the Executive Committee"
instead of "15 other persons designated by the '
Executive Committee"; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following be
appointed members of the Executive Committee:
Robert E. Blum
Charles W. Froessel
AGENDA ITEM 3. Appointment of subcommittees
There was submitted to the meeting a memo-
randwn, dated February 19, 1965, from the President to the EKecutive
Committee relating to possible appointment of the following subcommittees:
1. Subcommittee on Management
Changes if Any
2. Subcommittee on Publicity
3. Subcommittee on loans
After discussion, it was the unanimous sense of
the meeting that there was no need for a subcommittee on management
changes; and that Charles B. McCabe and Arthur H. Motley should assist
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in the work of a subcommittee on publicity which is being organized to
help stimulate the Communications and Public Relations program. This
subcommittee is intended to be a working committee rather than a solely
advisory group such as the Communications and Public Relations Advisory
Council referred to in the minutes of the Executive Committee meetings
of October 13, 1964 and January 26, 1965.
Action on the appointment of a subcommittee
on loans was deferred until later in the 111eeting.
AGENDA ITEM 4. Litigation concerning
Comptroller's subpoena
Mr. Preusse reported that the Fair Corpora-
tion's motion to quash the City Comptroller's subpoena of the Fair's books
and records is awaiting decision by Mr. Justice Cappozoli in the Supreme
Court, New York County. Copies of the Fair Corporation's motion papers
and affidavits and of the City Comptroller's answering papers had previously
been sent to all members of the Executive Committee. Mr. Preusse
stated it was the intention of the Fair Corporation to appeal to the Appellate
Division in the event of an adverse decision by Judge Cappozoli.
AGENDA ITEM 5. Financial status
.@:. Auditors' certified report - 1964
It was stated to the meeting, that the audited
report for the year ending December 31, 1'964 had been released to the
press on February 5th. Copies were sent to all members of the Executive
Committee, all noteholders, the City Comptroller, exhibitors who re-
quested copies, and others.
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.. Short term borrowings
1965 budgets
Mr. Spargo stated for the record that he is not
a member of the Executive Committee or an employee of the Fair
Corporation but is acting as an unpaid Financial Consultant under the
authority vested in him by the Executive Committee at its meeting of
January 26, 1965 to negotiate a short term loan.
Mr. Spargo stated that, as recommended by
the President in January, officers of the Fair Corporation who have
contracts of employment providing for escrow funds have voluntarily
agreed to release the funds being held in escrow for their account, amounting
to some $480, 000, so that such funds can be used for current operating
purposes. As a result of this action, together with the savings from the
revised operating budgets, which reflect an approximately 33-1/3%
across the board cut from the budgets submitted last November, the
income from rents collectable during the period prior to reopening, and
the willingness of companys providing contract services to the Fair
Corporation to defer for a few months payments due them, the Fair
Corporation will only require a short term loan of a maximum of
$1, 000, 000 to carry it through reopening day.
Mr. Spargo reviewed negotiations to date in
connection with the short term loan and expressed the opinion that the
loan ftmds will be forthcoming as needed.
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It was the sense of the meeting that the
authorization given to Mr. Spargo and management at the January 26th
meeting to arrange such short term financing be reaffirmed with the
further understanding that, if deemed by ~ a n a g e m e n t to be necessary
or desirable to consummate such financing, changes may be made by
management in the terms of the loan as set forth in the resolution
adopted at the January 26th meeting and that such changes need not
have the prior approval of this Committee.
It was the further sense of the meeting that
the Executive Committee expresses its appreciation to Mr. Spargo for
his voluntary and invaluable services and to the officers of the Fair
Corporation for their voluntary release of the escrow funds securing
payment of their salaries.
A subcommittee on loans was thereupon
appointed, consisting of LouR. Crandall and John Elliott of the Ex:ecutive
Committee and William H. Morton of the Finance Committee.
Mr. Screvane requested that a copy of the
revised budgets be sent to him. Mr. Spargo stated he would have a copy
prepared promptiy and delivered to Mr. Screvane
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In accordance with the recommendation contained
in a memorandum of February 5, 1965 from the President to the Executive
Committee, it was the sense of the meeting that the advance sale of
packages of 50 or more tickets, approved at the meeting of the Executive
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Committee of January 12, 1965, would be discontinued, effective
immediately.
AGENDA ITEM 6. Communications and
Public Relations
a, Withdrawal of Thomas J. Deegan
- Company, Inc.
Mr. Deegan requested that, inasmuch as his
company had been engaged through formal resolution, there be a resolution
passed accepting its withdrawal from any responsibility for the Fair
Corporation's Communications and Public Relations activities as of
J"anuary 31, 1965,
After discussion, on motion duly made and
seconded, it was unanimously
RF80LVED, that the withdrawal of Thomas
J, Deegan Company, Inc, from the Communica-
tions and Public Relations activities of the Fair
Corporation, as of January 31, 1965, is accepted,
.Q. Ratification of executed agreements
1. Cain Productions, Inc.
2. Association Films, Inc,
Mr. Berns reported that a letter agreement
had been executed between the Fair Corporation and Cain Productions, Inc,,
covering theatrical and foreign TV distribution of the film "To the Fair",
and also a letter agreement between the Fq.ir Corporation and Association
Films, Inc., covering non-theatrical and TV domestic distribution of
the film. Mr. Berns announced a schedule of playing dates for the film
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in the Loew's Theatres in New York and elsewhere.
After discussion, on motion duly made and
seconded, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the execution of the letter
agreement, dated February 2, 1965, between
the Fair Corporation and Cain Productions, Inc.,
relating to theatrical and foreign TV distribution
of the film "To the Fair", a copy of which was
submitted to this meeting, is ratified and approved;
and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the execution of
the letter agreement, dated February 23, 1965,
between the Fair Corporation and Association Films,
Inc., relating to non-theatrical and TV domestic
distribution of the film "To the Fair", a copy of
which was submitted to this meeting, is ratified and
approved.
. Status report
1. TV spectacular
Gordon and Shiela MacRae
Mr. Berns reported that, under an agreement
between the Fair Corporation and the producer of the Gordon and Shiela
MacRae show, a TV spectacular on the Fair has been scheduled for 200
ABC television stations on April 29, 1965 at no expense to the Fair.
AGENDA ITEM 7. Industrial area
! Ratification of executed
agreements and actions
Mr. Stone presented the following agreements
or actions for ratification:
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1. Churchill Memorabilia Exhibit
2. Pan American Highway Rides, Inc.
(Car ride)
3. Child's Picnic Grounds, Inc.
Termination letter
After discussion, on motion duly made and
seconded, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the execution of the Agreement
of Participation, dated February 11, 1965, between
the Fair Corporation and People-to-People, relating
to the Churchill Memorabilia Exhibit in the Pavilion,
a copy of which was submitted to this meeting, is
ratified and approved;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the execution of the
agreement of lease, dated January 13, 1965, between
the Fair Corporation and Pan American Highway
Rides, Inc. , relating to a car ride, a copy of which
was submitted to this meeting, is ratified and ap-
proved; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the letter of termina-
tion, dated January 3, 1965, of the agreement of
lease, dated October 26, 1964, between the Fair
Corporation and Child's Picnic Grounds, Inc., a copy
of which was submitted to this meeting, is ratified
and approved.
b. Status report
There was submitted to the meeting a memo-
randum, dated February 11, 1965, from Mr. Stone to the President
reporting on exhibits and other activities in the Industrial area.
There was also submitted to the meeting a
memorandum, dated February 23, 1965, from the President to the
Executive Committee, together with a memorandum of the same date
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from Mr. Stone to the President reporting on relating to
the Churchill Memorabilia exhibit.
1. People-to-people
World Trade Mart
Mr. Stone submitted to the meeting a collection
of colored sketches of the proposed People-to-People World Trade Mart
in cormection with which negotiations are in process. Certain problems
relating to the sale of foreign goods have delayed the signing of the
agreement but it is anticipated it will be executed shortly.
2. Pryor Doll Collection
Mr. Stone stated that the original plan to
incorporate the Pryor Doll Collection into a proposed "Children's World"
in the Better Living Pavilion has been abandoned because of inability to find
a sponsor. Negotiations are now underway to establish the Doll Collection
as an independent exhibit in the Better Living Pavilion or in the former
Argentine Pavilion which housed a Contemporary Art Exhibit for part
of the 1964 season. Robert E. Blum has indicated interest in advancing
funds necessary for setting up the collection provided satisfactory arrange-
ments can be made with the various parties interested.
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3. Multiple Exhibitors
a. Pavilion of American Interiors
Chapter .XI plan of arrangement
b. Hall of Education
Chapter XI plan of arrangement
Mr. Stone summarized briefly the plans of
arrangement of these pavilions, which plans were set forth in more detail
in his memorandum of February 11, 1965 to the President, a copy of which
was submitted to the meeting.
Agenda Item 12 was discussed at this
point in the meeting.
AGENDA ITEM 12. Transportation area
of executed agreements
Guy F. ';rozzoli stated that an amendment to
the lease agreement between the Fair Corporation and Transportation
Productions, Inc. had been executed, providing for outside restaurant
facilities.
After discussion, on motion duly made and
seconded, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the execution of Amendment
No. 1, dated November 27, 1964, to the agreement
of lease between the Fair Corporation and
Transportation Productions, Inc., providing for
outside restaurant facilities, a oopy of which was
submitted to this meeting, is ratified and approved.
. Status report
1. Reopening of Terrace Club
Mr. Tozzoli stated that the Terrace Club was
officially reopened February 16, 1965 l.Ulder the management of Restaurant
Associates. Over 400 members and guests attended the reopening
reception, and some 300 stayed for dinner after the party. The Top of
the Fair restaurant is scheduled to reopen on March 16, 1965.
2. Hall of Science
Mr. Tozzoli stated that NASA has agreed to loan
displays in the u. s. Space Park for a period of five years following the
closing of the Fair. An agreement covering the loan will be worked out
between NASA and the Hall of Science officials.
AGENDA ITEM 8. Lake area
._. Ratification of executed agreement
Judge Rosenman stated that a lease had been
executed between the Fair Corporation and Flushing Meadow Concessions,
Inc. covering the former Texas Pavilion space. The area will be converted
into a complex containing rides, eating facilities and an outdoor minature
children's pavilion modeled somewhat along the lines of a small Tivoli.
After discussion, on motion duly made and
seconded, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the execution of the agreement
of lease, dated February 19, 1965, between the Fair
Corporation and Flushing Meadow Concessions, Inc.,
a copy of which was submitted to this meeting, is
ratified and approved.
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Judge Rosenman requested that henceforth
this area should be referred to in all Fair releases and publications as
the "Carnival" with no reference to the former Texas Pavilion
.Q. Status report
1. Amphitheatre
Judge Rosenman stated that the Referee in
bankruptcy finally granted the Fair possession of the Amphitheatre but
ordered the Fair Corporation to return Amphitheatre, Inc.'s security
deposit to the trustee in bankruptcy for Amphitheatre, Inc. A stay has
been granted on the repayment of the security, and Judge Rosenman
anticipates that the order requiring the repayment will be reversed on
appeal.
2. Circus
Judge Rosenman stated that the Continental
Circus continues to be in serious financial difficulties. It is willing to
return part of its present space to the Fair for a payment of $35, 000.
AMF has given up the idea of taking over such space. There has been
an overture from another source to convert the space into a beer garden.
3. Fireworks show
Meadow Lake
This i tern was laid over.
AGENDA ITEM 9. State area
ments had been executed:
of executed agreements
Gen. Potter stated that the following agree-
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1. State of Florida
Amendment No. 1
2. Pavilion Property, Inc.- Amendment
(Bourbon Street)
After discussion, on motion duly made and
seconded, it was .unanimously
RESOLVED, that the execution of the Amendment,
dated February 1, 1965, to the Agreement of Partici-
pation, dated August 15, 1962, between the Fair
Corporation and Florida World's Fair Authority, Inc.,
relating to proposed improvements to the Florida
exhibit and the production of a water ski show in the
Amphitheatre Building on the Fair site, a copy of
which was submitted to this meeting, is ratified and
approved; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the of the
amendment, dated February 1, 1965, to the agree-
ment of participation between the Fair Corporation
and Pavilion Property, Inc., relating to rental pay-
ments, a copy of which was submitted to this
meeting, is ratified and approved,
. Status report
There was submitted to the meeting a memo-
randum, dated February 18, 1965, from the Executive Vice President
to the President reporting on the status of exhibits in the State area.
1. Pavilion Property, Inc.
Chapter XI filing
Gen. Potter reported briefly on the status of
the Chapter XI proceeding instituted by Pavilion Property, Inc.
(Bourbon Street).
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AGENDA ITErv:I 10. Engineering and construction
! Status report
There was submitted to the meeting a memo-
randum, dated February 10, 1965, from John T. O'Neill to the
President reporting on engineering and consb.uction matters, including
plans for demolition at the close of the Fair.
1. Contract re Amphitheatre
Col. O'Neill reported that, in accordance with
the authorization given at the January 26th meeting of the Executive
Committee, he had engaged the W. J. Barney Corporation for the con-
struction and rehabilitation work on the Amphitheatre which the Fair
Corporation has agreed to do in connection with the Florida Ski show.
The formal contract with Barney has not yet been signed. Barney has
been insisting upon receiving payment within seven days after the
approval of his vouchers. Col. O'Neill is meeting with Barney today to
try to agree upon reasonable arrangements for payments.
12,. Information on post- Fair
program furnished to
Committee of City officials
There was submitted to the meeting a copy of
a letter, dated February 23, 1965, from the President to William F.Shea,
Director of the Budget, together with a "Preliminary Study of Buildings
and Structures under consideration for Retention in the post-Fair
Flushing Meadow Park", dated January 15, 1965, and an opinion from
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counsel, dated February 23, 1965, relative to Demolition and Restoration
Obligations of Exhibitors and Concessionaires.
AGENDA ITEM 11. Operations
.!:. Ratification of executed
agreements and actions
Mr. Constable requested ratification of the
following agreements or actions:
1. Brass Rail Food Service
Organization, Inc.
(Lease of space in
Maintenance Building)
2. Pinkerton's National Detective
Agency, Inc.
(Rental of office and storage space)
3. Dexter Color New York, Inc.
(Souvenir book)
4. Time, Inc.
(Souvenir book)
5. American Match Company, Inc.
Termination of license agreement
6. Atlas Fireworks Co., Inc.
After discussion, on motion duly made and
seconded, it was unanimously
RE30LVED, that the execution of the agreement,
dated January 12, 1965, b e t w e ~ n the Fair Corporation
and Brass Rail Food Service Organization, Inc.,
covering rental of space in the Maintenance Building
on the Fair site, a copy of which was submitted to this
meeting, is ratified and approved;
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More
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the execution of
the agreement, dated December 24, 1964, be-
tween the Fair Corporation and Pinkerton's
National Detective Agency, Inc. covering rental
of office and storage space in the Transit
Authority Building on the Fair site, a copy of
which was submitted to this meeting, is ratified
and approved;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the execution of
the letter agreement, dated January 21, 1965,
between the Fair Corporation and Dexter Color
New York, Inc., relating to the Fair Corporation's
souvenir book, a copy of which was submitted to
this meeting, is ratified and approved;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the execution of the
letter agreement, dated January 21, 1965, between
the Fair Corporation and Time, Inc., relating to
the Fair Corporation's souvenir book, a copy of which
was submitted to this meeting, is ratified and approved;
FURTHE.R RESOLVED, that the execution of the
letter agreement, dated January 28, 1965, between
the Fair Corporation and Atlas Fireworks Co., Inc.,
covering Pyrotechnics at the Fountain of the Planets,
a copy of which was submitted to this meeting, is
ratified and approved; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the execution of the
Letter of Termination, dated January 13, 1965, of
the License Agreement, dated September 17, 1963,
between the Fair Corporation and the American
Match Company, Inc. , covering book and boxed
matches, a copy of which was submitted to this
meeting, is ratified and approved
.Q. Status report
1. Maintenance
(Use by exhibitors of contractors
other than Allied Maintenance)
Mr. Constable stated that, in accordance with
an understanding reached with Allied Maintenance, the Fair Corporation
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is permitting a half dozen other reliable maintenance contractors to do
work on the Fair site and may permit additional companies to do so
hereafter.
AGENDA ITEM 12. This Item was covered following Item 7.
AGENDA ITEM 13. International area
Mr. Beach stated that he was reporting on
behalf of Gov. Poletti who is in Ethiopia today to finalize arrangements .
with Emperor Haile Selassie for the participation of Olympic champion
Abebe in our reopening day ceremonies.
!. Ratification of executed agreements
Mr. Beach stated that an amendment to the
Agreement of Participation between the Fair Corporation and Pavilion of
Caribbean had been executed.
After discussion, on motion duly made and
seconded, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the execution of the letter
amendment, dated February 2, 1965, to the
Agreement of Participation between the Fair
Corporation and Caribbean Exposition, Inc.,
relating to revised rental payments, a copy of
which was submitted to this meeting, is ratified
and approved.
.Q. Amendment - General Rules and
Regulations Article XI(d)
There was submitted to the meeting a memo-
randum, dated February 10, 1965, from Gov. Poletti to the President
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recommending an amendment to Article XI( d) of the Fair Corporation's
General Rules and Regulations to add "miniature battery operated novelty
lanterns" to the list of articles which cannot be sold by participants with-
out permission of the Fair Corporation.
After discussion, on motion duly made and
seconded, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the amendment of ARTICLE
XI(d) of the Fair Corporation's General Regulations,
in general accordance with the memorandum, dated
February 10, 1965, from the Vice President-
International Affairs and Exhibits to the President,
a copy of which was submitted to this meeting, is
ratified and adopted, effective immediately.
It was the sense of the meeting that the President
was authorized to resolve any conflicts which might arise relative to the
sale of novelty lanterns as between the Belgian Village and Bourbon Street
and, in that connection, to make any change in the wording of the regulation
which he might deem necessary or desirable.
AGENDA ITEM 14. Report - Reopening arrangements
This Item was laid over.
AGENDA ITEM 15. Other business
AGENDA ITEM 16. Next meeting of Executive Committee
It was agreed that the Secretary would arrange
a convenient date for the next meeting and send out the usual notices
to the members.
There being Jno further business, the meeting
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adjourned.
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AGENDA ITEM 5()
MEMORANDUM
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION
Mr. Robert Moses DATE: March 19, 1965
FROM: Mr. Martin Stone
SUBJECT: INDUSTRIAL SECTION- STATUS REPORT
I. PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE EXHIBITS.
A. A Tribute to Winston Churchill
An Agreement was executed on February 11, 1965, between
the Fair Corporation and People-to-People,for The Pavilion
(24, 000 sq. ft.). All work is proceeding on or ahead of
schedule. Communications from London indicate that there -------
will be an impressive p:J;,esentati-on ot ......
gifts, me)ial.$-
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be on thirty
, loaned by his friends, including
Presidents enhower and Truman, Bernard Baruch and
Joyce Hall, and Lady Churchill as well as other members of
the Churchill family.
B. Fiesta
An Agreement was executed on February 26, 1965 between
the Fair Corporation and People-to-People, covering
152, 582 sq. ft. on Block 9 - Lot 15. Conversion of the area
(grading, landscaping, utilities) is well under way.
This project will feature a collection of original. folk art,
assembled under the direction of Carl Fox, whose Folk Art
Gallery in the Brooklyn Museum is world famous. Continuous
entertainment and demonstrations will be scheduled, to include
artisans at their handicrafts, folk dancers, and native singers.
Colorful kiosks will be used for display and sale of authentic
arts and crafts from nations around the world. At the center
MEMORANDUM
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION
TO: Mr. Robert Moses DATE: March 19, 1965
FROM: Mr. Martin Stone
SUBJECT: INDUSTRIAL SECTION- STATUS REPORT
Page 2
L PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE EXHIBITS (Qontd.)
of the complex, Restaurant Associates will operate a
People-to-People Food Bazaar featuring items indigenous
to many of the nations represented in the exhibit. There
will be an entrance fee of 25, with proceeds going to
People-to-People; children who can wriggle through
specially-designed keyholes will be admitted without charge.
IL MULTIPLE EXHffiiTS
Pavilion of American Interiors
The plan of arrangement in bankruptcy, as reported to the
Executive Committee on December 8, 1964, is expected to
be approved by Creditors in the next few days, thereby
insuring the operation of the Pavilion during the 1965 season.
In order to obtain the consent of First National City Bank to
the plan, the Fair Corporation has had to agree to turn over
to First National City Bank our share of the gross receipts
from the operation of the Pavilion as we receive such share.
These payments will go towards reduction of the Fair's
guarantee of First National City Bank's loan to the Pavilion
of American Interiors.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
AGENDA ITEM 7(a2)
A95132
MEMORANDUM
REFER
NOTED
TO DATE BY OATE
Commissioner Robert Moses, President -New York World's Fair
Guy F. Tozzoli
RETURN TO FILE
March 18, 1965
EXECUTIVE COH111TTEE MEETING OF THURSDAY, MARCH 25,. 1965 LEASE AMENDMENT -
TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVEL PAVILION
REFERENCE:
COPY 1"0:
As you know,. the Transportation and Travel Pavilion is in severe
financial difficulty. On November 13, 1964, they filed a petition in
Chapter XI and they are now operating as a. Debtor in Possession.
In conjunction with John Thornton, we have been negotiating
with T&T on their obligations to the Fair Corporation. In these negotiations
we have kept three goals in mind:
1. To make sure that the Pavilion wi 11 be open for this
season;
2. To be sure that there will be funds available to demolish
the building and restore the grounds at the close of the
Fair so that the Fair Corporation will not be saddled
with this expense; and
3. To obtain the maximum amount of revenue for the Fair
Corporation.
We have finally reached agreement as follows:
1. The Fair "Would receive $100,000 in regular installments
spread over the 1965 season. The precise p a y n ~ n t schedule
would be "Worked out based on T&T's income from rents and
concessions.
2. The cost of demolition and restoration would be considered
an "administration expense" under the bankruptcy proceedings.
The effect of this is that any funds that T&T may have at
the end of the Fair "Would go to pay for demolition and
restoration before any money could be paid to the general
creditors.
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Coannissioner Robert Moses March 18, 196 5
3. Subject to tha usual Fair approvals, l&T would be permitted
to operate two snack barusouvenir stands outside the
building, and a new show called "The Living Screen", inside
the buildinr;. The Fair would receive the follo'l-ling perccn
tages of the gross receipts from these operations:
2'7. of first
37. of next
4'X. of next
5'X. of excess
$750,000
750,000
500,000
4. The Fair Corporation would retain its claim as a general
creditor for approximately $162,000 covering utility
charges, connections and consumption. The Fair Corporation
would waive its claim as a general creditor for last year's
rent.
Defore it can be effective, this plan is subject to approval by T&T's
Creditors Collllllittee and by the banlcruptcy court.
In our opinion, the plan described above is in the best interest of
the Fair Corporation. For the Fair Corporation to insist on greater payments,
would probably result in T&T going into full banlcruptcy with the conoequent
closure of the buildina. In all likelihood, it would never be reopened and
the Fair would be faced with a substantial demolition and restoration burden,
If you approve of these general terms, authorization will be requested
from the Executive Committee.
GFT/jc
Guy F. Tozzoli, Director
World Trade Department
TO:
AGENDA ITEM 8(al)
MEMORANDUM
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 V'
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Mr. Robert Moses
oATE: March 17, 1965
FROM: John v. Thornton
suaJEcT: Report on Conference with U. S. Pavilion Representative
Mr. Sam Kingsley of the U. S. Pavilion staff was in to see
me today concerning the U. S. Pavilion's indebtedness. The
amount of the indebtedness, after reflecting the downward adjustment
of some $18, 000 which the Fair made in the electrical connection
charge, is presently $197, 000.
Mr. Kingsley stated that "the Secretary's office" in Washington
had authorized him to offer an immediate payment of $125, 000 if the
Fair would take that sum in full settlement. Ii the Fair will not take
$125,000, no payment will be made at this time. Any authorization
to pay more than $125, 000 will have to come from "Washington".
After discussing the matter with you, I informed Mr. Kingsley
his offer was rejected.
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NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION
INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION AT F'LUSHING MEADOW PARK
WORLD'S fAIR. N, Y. 11380 AREA COOE 212- Wf 4-1964 CABLE WORLDSF'AIR
PlACE fHAOUOH
UNOC,.ITANOINO
March 11, 1965
lion. J'ohn T. Connor
Secretary of Commerce
Department of Commerce
Washington, D. C. .20230
Dear Mr. Secretary:
I have your letter of March 4th. YoUl' statement that
the are excessive anq that other exhibitors ha.va ex- .
per.f.Gnced sinl11a.r overcharging is not correct. Tbe rules and
rogulaUo11s of the Falr establiSh procedures to determlns these
chmges.. 'Dle electrical connection charg3 1a subject to adjust-
ment based on actual demands which could not be .determined
untU the close of the season. The other charges are fi."md.
The United states Commissioner is :fam.111ar with these pro-
cedtll'es. The recomputation of tlw electrical connecUon eha.rga
reduces it fron1 $194,040. to $176,000. Thetotal adjusted bSU
1s $190, fJ/9. 40. This bill is attached.
I have asked General w. E. Potter, our Executive
Vica .. Presidsnt, to ooe your reprasenl1.t1ves, and have also
sought the v.dvice of Conoressman J'a.:mas :r. Dabney of Queens,
a. member of our Fair Committee, who is familiar
with the matte1 to advis3 Ganeral Potter so as to avoid debate
on the eve of reoparrlng of the Fair.
Mr. Dehmay will of course talk to you also about a.
friendly visit. Tha Exposition will be better than last year's
and we believa worth soo1ng.
SJncerely,
Is/ ROBERT MOSES.
President
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UHDCit&TAIODINO
Date.
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Apr. 11
June 5
Dec. 6
1964
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J. Thornton
W. Kelly
Accountinq
File
NE:W YORK WORLD'S rAIR 19641965 CORPORATION
INTRNATIONAL XPOSITION AT FLUSHING MADOW PARK
WORI.O's FAIA,N,\',11380 AReA Coor.IJZWF 41054 CA11.1:' WORLOSFAIR
ROBtAT MOSt:S
PIICIIDCHf
Deferred Charges
Liqht standard charge
.Electrical connection charqe
Water connection charqe
.Patch Base Course paving
Amount
320.00
176,000.00
20,600,00
196,920.00
59.40
$ 196, 979. 40
ERWIN WIT1'
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Dear Mr. Moses:
THE.SECRETARY OF COMMERCE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20230
MAR 4 1965
This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of February 18, in which
you asked me to use my best efforts to obtain payment to the New York
World
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s Fair 1964-1965 Corporation of $215, 019.40, owed mainly for
electric and water connection charges.
I am advised by Commissioner Winston that he has been relying upon
your letter ofJanuary 31, 1964, which postdated the attachments to
your letter to me and stated your willingness to defer payment of these
charges during 1964 and 1965; that is, until the U. S. Commission's
deficits are met.
Your kindness in this regard is appreciated. However, you have pointed
out that the New York World's Fair Corporation is in momentary financial
difficulties. In this circumstance, I can understand your anxiety to reach
a full settlement of this bill at an early date, and it would please me if an
early agreement might be worked out to our mutual advantage.
It is the Department's view that the charges of $215, 019. 40 are excessive.
This view is based partly on our understanding that many other exhibitors
have requested your reconsideration and reappraisal of similar charges
for this reason. I am therefore asking the Commissioner to have his
staff review the matte1 with your office as soon as possible. I am
hopeful that such negotiations will result in an appreciable reduction in
the amount of these charges, in which event w.e w.ould make every effort
to provide prompt payment rather than continue under the terms, as
stated in your letter, until the end of thb calendar year when a final
determination of the status of funds can be made.
Honorable Robert Moses
President
New York World
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s Fair
1964-1965 Corporation
Flushing, New York
Sincerely yours,
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Secretary of Commerce
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NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 19641965 CORPORATION
INTERNATIONAi. EXPOSITION AT FLUSHING MEADOW PARK
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WORLD'S f'AIR, N.Y. 11380
Honorable John T. Connor
Secretary of Commerce
U. S. Department of Commerce
Washington, D. C. 20230
Dear Mr. Secretary:
AREA CODE 212-WF' 41964
February 18, 1965
CABLE. WORLDSf'AIR
ROBERT MOSES
PRESIDENT
I write you on behalf of the Fair to ask that you.
use your best efforts to obtain a payment to the Fair of $215, 019. 40
owed mainly for electrical and water connection charges.
You will note from the attached correspondence that
we have been attempting to collect this sum for some time and that
we have made little progress with the Commissioner General. Ob-
viously the Fair cannot carry the United States Government. We are
in momentary financial difficulties on account of just such problems,
and I am sure that you will feel that this bill should be paid promptly.
Cordially,
President
RM:MR
Attachments
TO:
FROM:
SUB.IECT:
AGENDA ITEM 9 ( ~ )
MEMORANDUM
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION
11R. ROBERT MOSES
JOHN T. O'NEILL
DATE: MARCH 18, 1965
STATUS REPORT FOR EXECUTIVE COM:Mri'TEE -ENGINEERJNG DIVJBION
World s Fair Construction - Interim Program
Dewinterizing operations started the week of February 15th as plarmed.
Winter protection has been removed from gate houses and statuary.
Plwnbing work is on schedule with eight of the eleven buildings involved having
been completed. Exterior painting is 60% complete and on schedule. Barricades
at entrances will be removed starting March 22nd with completion Mar.ch 31st.
Paving operations started March 11th and are on schedule. Concrete
block tree pits are 70% complete and will be finished March 19th. Resetting of
concrete paving block in street malls is ahead of schedule. Painting of curbs and
re-striping of parking fields began March 15th and will be completed March 24th.
Current performance of utility systems indicates no appreciable new work
will be required. Repair of drinking fountains has started and will be completed
ahead of schedule. Water pressure recorders have been recormected and made
operative for the 1965 season.
Protective salt hay has been removed from the fountain pools. De-
winterization of the two pools in the Transportation Area is complete. Remaining
pools are on schedule. Dewinterizing of the Unisphere Towers started March 15th.
,.l'he spring phase of lawn restoration and additional display planting has
started and is on schedule.
Contract for improved directional signs and for forty-two "You Are
Here" maps has been awarded. Work started March 8th and is to be completed
about April lOth.
Dewinterization of the U.s. Space Park has been started. The original
completion date of April 2nd cannot be met since NASA is unable to return the
display panels it removed for refurbishing until about April 9th. If this date is
met, all work will be completed by Opening Day.
MEMORANDUM
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 19 64 -19 65 CORPORATION
TO:
:t-AR. ROBERT MOSES
DATE:
MARCH 18, 1965
FROM: JOHN T. O ' N E ~ L
suaJEcT: STATUS REPORT FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE- ENGINEERING DIVISION
Page 2
Except for the u.s. Space Park, all work is on or ahead of schedule
and completion dates will be met.
World's Fair New Construction
All roof steel of the Amphitheatre has been removed in preparation for
construction of the Water Ski Pool. Blocking and steel grillage to support the
plywood pool structure is being placed. Mock-up of the pool has been constructed
to determine most economical and effective means of waterproofing. Prospects of
completion by May 1st appear to be good.
Exhibitor Construction
Over the past month seventy-five applications for permits have been
submitted by exhibitors covering dewinterization, refurbishing, repairs, landscaping,
alterations, and additions to existing structures . In addition, fifty qualifying permits
authoriz:ing contractors to work on the site were issued.
Status of major new exhibitor construction is:
Churchill Exhibit -World's Fair Paviliq_n:
Work started March 3rd. Removal of existing seats, lighting
towers, and sound and light equipment is complete. Floor construction
is complete. Underfloor electrical conduit 90% complete. Air conditioning
20% complete. Fabrication of displays 40% complete. Overall job progress-
43%. All work is on or ahead of schedule. It appears completion date of
April 16th for construction and display work will be met.
People-To-People (World Folk Art Festival):
Work started March 9th. Removal of existing sidewalks, stripping
of topsoil, and rough grading is complete. Trenching and underground
utilities 60% complete. Overall job progress is 25%. Scheduled com-
pletion date of April 16th appears feasible.
MEMORANDUM
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION
TO:
MR. ROBERT MOSES
DATE:
MARCH 18, 1965
FROM: JOHN T. 0
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N E ~ L
suaJEcT: STATUS REPORT FOR EXECUTIVE C01v1MITTEE- ENGlliEERlliG DIVISION
Page 3
Carnival {Old 'I'exas Pavilion):
Work started February 25th. Existing facilities which will not
be required have been removed. Kitchen equipment for the restaurant
is being checked out. Three of the seven interior rides have been
delivered; two of t..hese are being erected. Delivery of the remaining
interior rides and the three (or four) exterior rides expected by
March 25th. Erection of all rides is anticipated by April 7th. Trial
runs will be made April 7 - 20, and exhibitor plans to have rides
operative by Opening Day. Completion of the restaurant and club
facilities by May 1st is required by the lease. It appears this date can
be met and may be bettered.
Pan-American Highway Rides:
Excavation and grading has been started. Planned construction
is not extensive. Completion prior to Opening Day is practicable.
Bourbon Street:
Beer Garden trellis work under construction, approximately
25% complete.
Brass Rail:
Refurbishing and removal of souvenir stands underway.
Kitchen foundations completed and block walls being laid.
Construction about 25% complete.
Clairol:
Structural and architectural work on an addition is 90%
complete.
MEMORANDUM
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION
TO: MR. ROBERT MOSES
DATE:
MARCH 18, 1965
FROM: JOHN T. 0 'NEILL
suBJEcT: STATUS REPORT FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - ENGINEERlliG DIVISION
Page 4
Christian Science Pavilion:
The addition to the main building is well underway. The framing
is about 25% complete.
Continental Insurance:
Interior partition changes are complete.
Eastman Kodak:
The additional Kodak Theatre structure is 80% complete.
Federal Pavilion:
Construction of the President's Lounge is 90% complete.
Painting under way.
French Pavilion:
Partitions and new entrance for wax exhibit well under way and
proceeding rapidly.
Festival of Gas:
Steel erection 90% complete.
General Electric:
Steel erection for canopies over queue lines is approximately
70% complete.
Seven-Up:
Adding additional booths. Additional underground utilities
being installed.
MEMORANDUM
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION
TO:
MR. ROBERT MOSES DATE:
MARCH 18, 19f3B
FROM: JOHN T. 0
1
NEILL
suBJEcT: STATUS REPORT FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - ENGlliEERJNG DIVISION
Page 5
Flushmg Meadow Park Addition
In the taxpayers suit agamst the City, the Appellate Division of the
Supreme Court ruled agamst the City. The City took the case to the Court of
Appeals and arguments were heard there on the 16th of March. Decision is ex-
pected by March 31st.
The City Condemnation Proceedings which are also before the Supreme
Court were carried over at the request of the City pending decision of the preceding
case by the Court of Appeals.
Post Fair Planning
On February 1st Mayor Wagner appointed a committee to evaluate the
extent, general nature, and details of the proposed overall Park redevelopment
as well as the need or desirability of reta:ining specific exhibit buildings for
Municipal purposes.
The committee consists of the Director of the Budget (Chairman);
Commissioner of Parks; Commissioner of Public Works; Commissioner of
Buildings; and the Chairman of the City Planning Commission.
The Mayor
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s committee will inspect build:ings considered for retention
on March 19th. Data sheets covering these buildings, together with photographs
and outline sketches have been prepared for the Committee.
Similar information is being prepared for other buildings, not considered
for retention, but which may be of interest to commercial, municipal, religious,
or fraternal organizations for re-erection.
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