World's Fair Corporation - Executive Committee Meeting Reports - 03-06-1963

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World's Fair Corporation:

Executive Committee Meeting Reports (26)

Mar 06,1963

YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION AT FLUSHING MEADOW PARK

FLUSHING 52. N.Y. ~ TELEPHONE -AREA CoDE 212· WF 4·1964 • CABLE ADDRtssWORLDSFAIR"

PEACE THROUOH UNDEA8TAH01NO

47 DAYS TO OPENING OF FAIR

AGENDA

EXECUTIVE COM:rvfiTTEE MEETING

MARCH 61 1964

9:30 A, M,

· Thomas J. Deegan, Jr., Presiding

JnENDA ITEM 1. Approval of minutes of Executive Committee meeting-January 22, 1964

/AGENDA ITEM 2. Financial status

J a. Financial report · · - (See reference memorandum)

' J b. Repayment of bank loans ·

j J .£• Report- Advance Ticket Sales

'.! bG ENDA ITEM 3, Staff change , (See reference memorandum)

~GENDA ITEM 4. Industrial Section -

j !!· Ratification of executed lease agreements

1. International Fair Consultants, Inc. Amendment No. 3 2-19-64

~J b. Status report · (See reference memorandum)

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1.. Pan American Park

J World of Food, Inc. -Litigation

ROBERT MOSES PRESIDENT

Mr.Deegan

Mr.Spargo

Mr.Spargo

Mr.Deeqan

Mr.Moses

Mr •. Stone

Mr.Stone

Mr.Preu.sse

~ENDA ITEM 5. Transportation Section

A. Ratification of executed agreement

1. National Maritime Union Park 2-3-64

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/.Q.. Authorization requested

1. Lowenbrau Rathskeller . (See reference memorandum)

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V c. Status report - (See ;reference memorandum)

Hall of Science

· v··2. Terrace Club

~E:NDA ITEM 12,. rational Section

fi· Ratification of executed agreements

1. African Pavilion, Inc. Subordination Agreement 1-11-63

2. Swedish New York World's Fair Consortium Supplemental Agreement 1-31-64

0. Status report - (See reference memorandUm.)

LE:NDA ITEM 7.

1. Argentina ,

United States Pavilion and State Area

~GENDA ITENI 8. Operatio~c;; and Concessions

~· Ratification of executed agreements

1. Amphitheatre, Inc. Modification of lease 1-2'7-64 (Roof)

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Mr. Tozzoli

Mr. Tozzoli

Mr. Tozzoli

Gov. Poletti

Gov. Poletti

Gen. Potter

Mr. Constable

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0. Brass Rail Food Service Organization, Inc.

l,./ § Supplement No. 8 1-20-64 Exchange of transformer capacity, sharing telephone conduit,

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elimination of terrace space restaurants, construction schedule, Etc.

Supplement No. 9 2-3-64 Percentages to be paid on sale of

~- Guide books at Time, Inc. booths

c World's Fair approval of Letter Agreement dated 2-4-64 Brass Rail operation of

/ Time, Inc. booths

/;. Grey~.ound at the World's Fair, Inc.

0/ SupplementNo. 1 dated 2-10-64 to · Rider Agreement No. 1 to

Concession Agreement (Staging Area)

~- Supplement No. 1 dated 2-26-64 to Rider Agreement No. 6 to concession agreement (Monorail percentages)

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V 4. Allied Maintenance Corporation

a Fair Corporation approval of assignment dated 1-1-64 of agreement dated 11-29-60 to Allied World's Fair Service Corporation

Fair Corporation approval of partial assignment dated 1-2-64 of agreement by Allied World's Fair Service Corporation to Allied Exhibitors Maintenance Corporation

Mr. Constable

More ••.

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United States Post Office agreement Amendment 1-24-64 (Installation and supply of heating equipment)

V6. Atomedic Research Center Amendment No. 2 2-13-64

. (Construction payments}

~ Official World's Fair Band agreements

a Paul Lavelle - Director 2-20-64

Mr. Constable

b Cities Service Company-Sponsor 2-7-64

~ Tel-0-Tronic Industries, Inc. Agreement 2-4-64 (Vending machines -rest rooms)

0. Rite Ice Corporation Letter Ag'l'eement 2-14-64

~·10. Plaza Sound Studios, Inc. Amendment No. 1 1-31-64 (2 additional tapes - Fountain show}

v···u. Hamel & Langer Letter Agreement Supervision fountains, pools, sound system, fireworks and lighting

vt2· Long Island Rail'ROad Company Agreement and Letter Agreement 1-13-64 "'ll (Side track for exhibit and freight purposes). 1 /L.-Lt:

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/is. W-T Development Company, Inc. 1tvf.. (· . (Flume Ride and Kiddyland) /, /))~

/ Assignment of lease 2-19-64 ( 0

J4. Allison ManufactUring Co., Inc. (/.::.: License Agreement

Amendment No. 1 1-10-64

More •••• -4-

American Indian Exposition at the World's Fair 1 Inc. Letter dated 2-7-64 terminating agreement of lease of 11-21-62

vie. Others

~ American Indian Pavilion, Inc.

V""'b. Amendment to Part 3 Rules and Regulations (Transportation and delivery of materials and supplies and vehicles on Fair site) {See reference memorandum)

/ !/-. Status report . {See reference memorandum)

/ ~. Appointment of special policemen j (See reference memoranda)

V AGENDA ITEM 9. Lake Amusement Area

a. Status report ,. - (See reference memorandum)

~GENDA ITEM:lO. Fair Engineering and Construction ,.-v !!:· Authorization requested

1. u. s. Space Park {See reference memorandum)

/ . v-f. Report - Execution· of authorized contracts (See reference memorandum)

1. Decorative Features {Lighting and ·Flagpoles) for IRT-LIRR Overpass

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J George A. Fuller Company Amphitheatre roof

3. Others

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Mr. Constable

Mr. Constable

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\ ~r. Constable

M~Constable

Gen. Potter

Gen. Potter

More •••

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vc·:· Status report / - (See reference memorandum)

_ ,--;'£ENDA ITEM 11. Expediting construction

./ .§:• Status report / (See reference memorandum)

vi&ENDA ITEM 12. Department of Parks Engineering and construction

~·Status report . (See reference memorandum)

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tAGEN'DA ITEM 13. Post-Fair Plans

V~ Post-Fair demolition

~-·Post-Fair improvements _,.·

~ENDA ITEM 14. Arterial Program

~·Status report / (See reference memorandum)

( [\.GENOA ITEM 15. Communications and Public Relations

v-·~. Ratification of executed agreement

1. Disneyland (Tomorrow land) Calif. Exhibit publicizing New York World's Fair 12-31-63

2. Edward H. Burdick Associates, Inc. Better Living Pavilion Women's Hospitality Center 1-29-64

/ :Q. Status report (See reference memorandum)

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J-GENDA ITEM 16. Car stickers and personal admission identification

/ Directors and Members

VAGENDA ITEM: 17. Opening Day Plans

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Gen. Potter

Mr.Denny

Mr.And.rews

Mr.Moses

Mr. Hodgkiss

Mr. Berns

Mr.Berns

Mr.Moses

AGENDA ITEM 18. Other business

AGENDA ITEM 19. Next meeting Executive Committee Tuesday, April '7, 1964 -9:30A.M. Terrace Club

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NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964·1965 CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION AT FLUSHING MEADOW PARK

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ROBERT MOSES PRt51DEHT

ERNESTINE R. HAIG S!CRUARY Or fHE tORPORATIOk

ASSIST AHf TO THE PAUIOI:NT

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January 13, 1964

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Please note on your calendar that the March

meeting of the Executive Committee will be held

Friday, March 6, 1964 at 9:30 A. M. at the Terrace

Club, followed by lunch.

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There willl;>e .!!£meeting of the Executive

Committee in February.

~ (2. -t\cu~ Ernestine R. Haig

Secretary

100 DAYS TO OPENING DAY

AGENDA ITEM 15b

MEMORANDUM

NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION

TO: Mr. Robert Moses DATE: February 27, 1964

FROM: Bill Berns

suaJEcT: Communications and Public Relations Status Report (Consultants ·Thomas Deegan, William Donoghue, J. Walter Thompson)

The Communications and Public Relations program for the Fair is in its final pre-opening phase. The following highlights indicate the world•wide activity of attracting people to the Fair.

1. Press Conference On March 2nd Mr. Moses, Mr. Witt, Mr. Spargo. Mr. Deegan, Gen. Potter and Mr. Berns announced to the press the overwhelming successful conclusion of the advance ticket sale program.

2. Public Relations Society of America On February 26, Mr. Berns, Mr. Dawson. Mr. McDonnell, Mr. Royal and Mr. Weaver of the Communications and Public Relations Department of the Fair, presented a two•hour workshop for members of the New York Chapter of PRSA, outlining the past four year communications effort of the Fair.

3, Federal Communications Commission Five of the six commissioners of the FCC came to the Fair for a briefing and tour of the site on February 27, and the Commission's Chairman, Mr. William Henry, stated that the Fair provided broadcasters the world over with a rare opportunity of public service in their programming content.

4, Magazin~~ Magazine coverage of the Fair continues to grow each month. In addition to the 14 magazines that carried major articles on the Fair in January and February to some 50 million readers, other magazines of national importance are planning issues and articles on the Fair for March, April, May and june.

5, News~aper Suflements The t ree wee 8 prior to the Fair's opening will see newspapers all over the country feature the Fair in special supplements. The New York Times has scheduled a supplement of 180 pages to be published Aprill9.

MEMORANDUM



FROM: Bill Berns

suoJEcr: Communications and Public Relations Status Report (Consultants • Thomas Deegan, William Donoghue, J. Walter Thompson)

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6. Radio and Television Programming Major radio and television programs are making plans for coverage of the Fair. At this date 20 major television programs have made specific dates for originating at the Fair. The NBC "Todayu program, seen nationally every morning (Monday•Friday), will originate 26 programs from the Fair •• once a week, every week the Fair is open during 1964. An estimated 5 million people view this program on NBC each morning.

7. Television Promotion Kit One of the most comprehensive information kits ever assembled will be sent during the second week in March to every radio and television station in the United States and Canada, and to many stations around the world. This will provide thorough factual background material on the Fair and will include recorded statements of President Johnson, Governor Rockefeller, Mayor Wagner and Mr. Moses, as well as slides, scripts, and other information.

8. "Fair is Fair" The official song of the Fair, written by Richard Rodgers, was released on February 22nd by RCA to all radio stations in the United States. A letter from Mr. Moses was sent to the program directors of these stations urging them to play the song frequently.

9. Unisphere Ball On March 6th the National Arts Club will present Mr. Moses, Mr. Gilmore Clarke, and Mr. Roger Blough an award signifying their endorsement and approval of the design and execution of the Unisphere. This will take place at the Unisphere Ball, saluting the Fair.

10. Travel Agents 250 of the Nation's top travel agents were the guests of Pan American Airways for a briefing at the Fair in the middle of February.

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. MEMORANDUM

NEW YORK WORLD·s FAIR 1964 -J9~PORATION


FROM: Bill Berns

suBJEcT: Communications and Public Relations Status Report (Consultants- Thomas Deegan, William Donoghue, ). Walter Thompson)

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Press Previews Working with the Operations Department, Communications and Public Relations is cooperating with exhibitors in preparing press previews of their pavilions prior to Opening Day. Over 30 of these are now scheduled.

Opening Daffi Working wi the Committee on Opening Day, headed by Murray Davis, this department is now completing plans for the press coverage of Opening Day activities, It is anticipated that over 2, 000 new~ people from all over the United States will attend the .Opening Day at the Fair. A complete booklet on press credentials, press facilities and other. vital data will be sent to representatives of all media the second week in March.

TRIBOROUGH BRIDGE AND TUNNEL AUTHORITY TRI BOROUGH STATION, BOX 35

NEW YORK, N.Y. 10035

TELEPHONE TRAFALGAR 6-9700

AGENDA ITEM: 143: -COPY

v MEMBERS:

ROBERT MOSES. CHAIRMAN

PETER J. REIDY F.XECUTIVE DIRECTOR

February 27, 1964

MEMORANDUM TO COMMISSIONER MOSES

FROM JOSEPH F. VERMAELEN

Re: Progress on Arterial Highway Construction in the Vicinity of

the World's Fair

GEORGE V. McLAUGHLIN. VICE CHAIRMAN

WILLIAM J. TRACY. VICE CHAIRMAN

Since the last report of February 20th construction progress has continued to improire.

Asphaltic concrete paving operations will be resumed on March 2, 1964.

The landscaping contractors have resumed grading operations and tree planting.

/s/ JOSEPH F. VERMAELEN

Joseph F. Verrnaelen Director, Construction and Maintenance

February 20, 1964

MEMORANDUM TO AR'I'H"'JF~ S. HODGKISS

I<,ROM JOHN T. 0 1NEILL

Re: Progress on Arterial Highway Construction In the Vicinity of the World's Fair

(Refer to Map for Contract Locations)

There has been increased work effort and an improvement in progress on most of the contracts.

With the opening yesterday of the eastbound roadway of the Grand Central Parkway between Kew Gardens and 172nd Street and the Union Turnpike Bridge, all major highways are open to traffic. The remaining unfinished roadways are three ramps on the Van Wyck Expressway which will be completed in March and the Jewel Avenue Bridge over the Grand Central Parkway and the adjacent section of the collector-distributor road which is scheduled for completion before the Fair opens.

The asphaltic concrete paving and resurfacing will be accelerated as a result of agreements between the State and the Asphalt subcontractors involved. These subcontractors, Columbia Asphalt (Tully & DiNapoli) and Turecamo have agreed to resume paving operations on March 2, 1964. Close coordination and supervision of this work by the State is still required.

Meetings are being held by the State with the Fair, Park Department and the contractors to iron out conflicts and improve coordination. Particular emphasis is being placed on accelerating fencing, cleanup and landscaping work. Continuous close coordination and supervision of this phase of the work will also be required by the State.

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Contract No. 2 (Merritt-Mt. Vernon) has substantially increased the labor forces and eqctpment. A continuous maximum. effort is required particularly on curbing, fencing, guiderails, cleanup and landscaping preparation. The Fair1s bridge, Structure 13, over the Grand Central Parkway, can be opened to traffic as soon as the approaches are completed by the Fair.

Contract No. 3 (Tully & Di:N:a.Roli} will complete the demolition of the temporary Union Turnpike Bridge next week. This will permit the lagging cleanup and landscaping preparation work to be accelerated.

Contract No. 6 !Hendr!ck5on Bros.) has been taken away from DeLillQ and turned over to Hendrickson Bros. for completion. The work is scheduled for completi~n by April 15th.

Contract No. 11 (Johnson, Drake & Piper) has agreed to resume work immediately. In addition to completing some asphaltic paving on the VanWyck Expressway ramps, the restoration of the Flushing River, fencing, cleanup and landscaping preparation must be accelerated.

Contract No. 13 (Arthur Johnson) continues to improve progress. The completion of this contract prior to the opening of the Fair is based on a very tight schedule. Maximum advantage must be taken of all suitable weather to complete the Jewel Avenue bridge and the ramps, collector-distributor road and the entrance read to the Fair parking area as soon as possible.

/sL JOHN T. O'NEILL John T. O'Neill

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ANDRIWS • CLARK, INC.

N.Y. WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE :MEETING

MARCH 6, 1964

AGENDA ITEM 12a

I Status of Park Department Construction Contracts

Bssig B:QaQ§ & Utilities Estimated Completion 100%

Electrical & Communiga!ion Conduit§ Estimated Completion 100%

Tide GW;e & Dlm Estimated Completion 100%

R~lgg~t~ 2u~~n§i Bom:nigW, G~M:gen§.. Estimated Completion 100%

Tr~~ Plsntmg: - 1st Pha§~ Estimated Completion 100%

Roosevelt AJlenue P~king: Field Parking field completed and in use

ffiT - LmR Ov~.::gass L51.~l:ml.!:.:~ sg:~~t ~Sl.:I2a§~. Estimated Completion 100%

1i:~e P!sn!mg: - 2ng P!m:~Hil Estimated Completion 100%

Ground Cover Planting: & Se~ding: Estimated Completion 27%

Second Stage Roads & Utilities Estimated Completion 90%

'IWo W ~lls in Lake Ares Estimated Completion 100%

Lake Area Develo:gm5lnt Estimated Completion 100%

City Shge

$3,098,295

736,090

169,002

296,889

111,635

455,893

2,179,387

138,039

195,615

559,828

117,830

279,484

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE M:EETlli'G

MARCH 6, 1964

Status of Park Department Construction Contracts

Citv Share

Permanent Park Pools Estimated Completion 100%

$2,357,282

Second Stag:e Electrical & Communications ~st~ms Estimated Completion 84%

1,766,860

Additional Planting: Estimated Completion 18%

136,152

PS!destriliijl QllerQ£!S~ EntJ;:sn~e Building Estimated Completion 97%

729,978

Alterations tQ Sewage PumQing: Stations Estimated Completion 99%

30,350

BQt£YJ.1~al Ga;td~ns Adminj,§:Q:ation ByiJding: Estimated Completion 100%

176,231

Develo:gm,ent of ArbQretum Area Estimated Completion 100%

223,917

Additional W ~ls !n Lake &ea Estimated Completion 98% 137,417

Third Stage Rogdwal!:s and Grading: Estimated Completion 70%

2, 601,323

Fifth Phase LandscapintJ: Estimated Completion 32%

301,054

Bench Units . 317,337 Estimated Completion 5%

Light Poles Standards 85,658 Estimated Completion 98%

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE :MEETING

MARCH 6, 1964

Status of Park Department Construction Contracts

City Share

Marina Pru:king: Field & Utilities Estimated Completion 59%

368,465

Drinking: Foun!ains Estimated Completion 55%

66,800-

Fencing: Leas~d Areas Estimated Completion 51%

120,195

Final Land§capinq Estimated Completion 71%

671,552

P~d~~Y:ian ~e;r;:Qass Ligbtmg: Estimated Completion 16%

32,165

Ci!2 Building: Exterior Estimated Completion 29%

545,865

Flushing: Meadow J unigr Stadiym Contract documents submitted to City Agencies for approval

1,184,500

Arboretum Ar!ia Lighting Contract documents submitted to City

139,600

agencies for approval

Flu~bing: Ba~ Q.L·~dg!ng Corps of Engineers Contract

1,032,766

Estimated Completion 99%

34. Museum of Science 1, 513,432 N.Y. City Dept. of Public Works Contract Estimated Completion 45%

TOTAL $22, 876, 886

AGENDA ITEI\tilla MEMORANDUM


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FROM:

MR. MOSES

WILLIAM DENNY

DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 1964

SUBJECT: REPORT TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING - MARCH 6, 1964

Herewith report on status of construction as of February 26, 1964.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT

MARCH 6, 1964

Submitted by William Denny

As we approach the opening date of the Fair, with only 33 normal

working days remaining, we find it necessary to urge the contractors of some

of the pavilions to work overtime and on Saturdays and also to increase their

labor force.

At present we have 159 pavilions in some phase of construction and

others whose exhibits are being installed. This represents about 311 million

dollars in construction costs.

Labor is responding very well with only an occasional work stoppage

or jurisdictional dispute. None have been too serious to date. The truckers

have caused no delays since the contractors organized a truck-drivers pool

to take care of the non-union trucks.

On-site parking for workmen has created a problem for the road

contractor in placing the final coat of asphalt. We held a meeting of all exhibitors

and have created an Exhibitors' Committee to work with the World's Fair on the

parking problem. It is too early for results but we are hopeful that our problem

will be solved.

Our Engineers continually survey the critical exhibitors who are lagging

on construction and they are receiving special attention from top management.

Executive Committee Report March 6, 1964 Submitted by William Denny

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Each one has to be treated a little differently. Some had a late start- others

have had and/or are having financial problems. Division heads are working with

these in an effort to help them.

For your information -please note "Status of All Exhibits" which has

changed from last report.

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REPORT TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MARCH 6, 1964

As previously presented

.flliQ - action to be taken WHITE DOT -ground broken YELLOW DOT- action since last meeting.

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47 Sites selected 47 Leases signed 47 Under construction 47 Submitted fdt. plans 47 Selected U. S. architects 47 Selected National arch. only

INDUSTRIAL

37 Sites selected 37 Leases signed 37 Under construction 0 Hands of Industrial staff

TRANSPORTATION

16 Sites selected 16 Leases signed 16 Under construction

CONCESSIONS


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0 Hands of Fed. & Statas staff

47 International 3 7 Industrial 16 Transportation 27 Concessions 31 Federal & States

START OF CONSTRUCTION SINCE LAST MEETIN"G ••••••• 4

STATUS OF ALL EXHIBITS

159 Sites selected 159 Leases signed

CONSTRUCTION COST TODATE

$311, 000, 000

AGENDA ITEM lOc MEMORANDUM /

NEW YORK WORLD'S fAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION /

TO: Mr. Robert Moses oATE: February 271 1964

FRoM: William Whipple, Jr.

SUBJECT: Design and World1s Fair Construction

Your approval is requested of the following report for presentation to the Executive Committee.

Since the last report, major progress has been made on the electrical system. Under supplementary arrangements by the World's Fair Corporation, it is now anticipated that the entire low tension electrical system will be completed by 10 March with the exception of final trouble shooting and punch list items.

Progress has also been made on paving; a second paving machine started work on 24 February and night shifts are starting on March 2nd. Completion of all aspects of paving throughout the Fair site is expected by the end of March.

Other work is generally going well. All aspects of the Pavilion are progressing on schedule. The Singer Bowl (former Arena) has had its schedule complicated by the supplementary construction of the Singer Company, but timely completion is expected. A great deal of landscaping work remains to be accomplished by both the Fair Corporation and exhibitors, and this work will be getting into high gear as weather improves in the near future. The Amphitheatre roof is on a tight schedule and there have been some delays in steel fabrication. Overtime is being worked to obtain maximum time for rehearsals prior to opening.

The U.S. Space Park is the most critical construction job remaining for the Fair Corporation. All piles are in place, the foundation has been placed for the SATURN and all other foundations are expected to be complete by March 7th. Provided that NASA and the Defense Department live up to their obligations, the Space Park will be ready on time.

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FROM:

SUBJECT:

AGENDA ITEM 1 Ob MEMORANDUM


. Miss Ernestine Haig O.ATE: February 26, 1964

William Whipple, Jr.

Agenda Items for Executive Committee Meeting of March 6, 1964

1. Report on construction items approved at previous Executive Committee meetings of April 22, 1963 and December 16, 1963.

a. Decorative Features (Lighting and Flagpoles) for IRT-LIRR Overpass - Contract No. 20.4-63-01

Awarded January 28, 1964 to Hatzel & Buehler Inc. , in the amount of $91, 900. 00

b. Amphitheatre Roof - Contract No. 54. 0-64-01

Awarded January 27, 1964 to George A. Fuller Company in the amount of $395,000. 00

2. Construction items requiring approval of the Executive Committee on March 6, 1964.

U. S. Space Park (see attached)

3. Design and World's Fair Construction Report (attached).

4. No new amendments to Rules and Regulations are required.

WW/SAP/mda

MEMORANDUM

NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964 ·19 65 CORPORATION


FROM: William Whipple, Jr.

suBJEcT: U.S. Space Park

On November 15, 1963 you approved proceeding with the U. S. Space Park project at Clarke & Rapuano's preliminary estimate of $390, 000.

Since that time the scope of the work has increased to include display of additional space vehicle models, and provision of a larger foundation under the Titan II missile to support the heavier Titan m which the Government plans to display for the 1965 season. Extra costs have also been entailed to make up time lost by delays of Government in submitting design data, and to provide for assembly of items more complex than originally expected.

Current construction cost estimate is $550, 000.

Request approval for the necessary additional expenditure.

WW/SAP/mda

AGENDAITEM9a

MEMORANDUM


To: Robert Moses Date: February 28, 1964

From: Samuel I. Rosenman

Subject: LAKE AMUSEMENT AREA STATUS REPORT

Construction on all projects in the Lake Amusement Area,

with a few exceptions, is proceeding satisfactorily and most

are nearing completion. Those concessionaires who appear to

be lagging are being required to accelerate construction sched

ules, to employ additional crews and to work overtime shifts

and Saturdays. It is expected that all concessions will be

completed before Opening Day.

The lease for the American Indian Pavilion was formally

terminated after the sponsors served notice that they were

unable to proceed with the project. The Fair's letter of

termination is being submitted for ratification at this meeting.

Intensive efforts were put forth to secure new sponsors

for an American Indian Pavilion and, at one point, it appeared

likely that a new lease would be signed. However, negotiations

collapsed on February 27, 1964. We are now negotiating with

Cayuga Construction Company to take this over$ The operators

or Kiddyland have also indicated an interest in installing

additional rides in this space. If a firm arrangement can

not be made for this space by March 10, 1964, we will recom

mend that the space be landscaped.

2.

There are also being submitted for ratification at this

meeting (a) a modification of the lease with Amphitheatre,

Inc. providing for the construction of the roof and (b) the

consent given by the Fair Corporation to W-T Development Com

pany, Inc., the operators of Flume Ride and Kiddyland, to a

pledge of stock and assignment of lease as collateral secur

ity for loans.

The Santa Maria concessionaire has requested the consent

of the Fair Corporation (a) to the modification of his license

agreement to permit him to sell Spanish and Portuguese mer

chandise, (b) to an assignment of his license agreement to a

corporation wholly-owned by the concessionaire and (c) to cer

tain sub-licensing arrangements. The documents setting forth

these various transactions are now being reviewed by counsel

for the Fair.

AGENDA ITEM M

MEMORANDUM


To: MR. ROBERT MOSES Date: FEBRUARY 27, 1964

From: MR. STUART CONSTABLE

Subject: APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL POLICEMEN MARCH 6TH EXECUTIVE; COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT, pursuant to Chapter 428, paragraph 2(f) of New York Laws of 1960 and Section 23 of the Membership Corporations Law of New York, and the authority conferred by New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Corporation upon the Director of Maintenance and Security, whose signature appears below, the following persons recommended by Pinkerton's National Detective Agency, Inc. have been appointed by the Director of Maintenance and Security as special policemen for the policing of the area occupied by said Corporation:

(See attached Addenda No. 1)

& Security

The making of the foregoing appointments is hereby approved by me. Since this memorandum constitutes our record of the above appointments, may I request that it be returned to me after the next meeting of the Executive Committee.

Stuart Constable Vice President - Operations

THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the foregoing appointments were approved by the Executive Committee at a meeting held on 196 .

cc: Mr. Constable Miss Haig File

Ernestine R. Haig Secretary

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Addenda No. 1 Appointments of Special Policemen February 27, 1964

Baffi, James. R. Ballek, Allen A. Blakey, Linwood X. Cappacio, Anthony J. Cawley, Thomas Cooney, Raymond P. Curry, Verlyn B. Hefferon; John Heller, Gerald Jenkins, Gordon Knight, William B. Kuefner, Alfred U. Mahoney, John Mcintyre, Harold A. Mifsud, Paul R. Wahrer, Curtis A. Adinolfi, Albert Bertocci, Salvatore A. (Jr.) Erkins, Gordon L. Francis, James Thomas Grunberger, William Healy, John P. Kennelly, James N. Kimmins, William KJ.epacki, George Lambraia, Bruno McNulty, Walter Mulvaney, Eugene F. Neifeld, Robert Priola, Peter Rowland, Ronald R. Watts, Myron F. Whalen, Edward H. (Jr. ) Acorn, Thomas J. Angevine, Frank H. Angrisani, Robert W. Arbia, Frank A. Banka, Matthew J.

Baumann, Donald J. Behenna, Francis A. Bodenschatz, John W. Buck, William T. Carpenter, Michael J. Collins, Charles H. Cronin, Henry R. m DeLaura, Anthony DePaolis, Lawrence J. DeSetto, Ernest A. DiBella, Domenic J. DiMond a, Ceasar P. DiMonda, Philip W. DiPasquale, Domenick E. Dobbs, George E. Dunne, Joseph A. Durst, Frederick Earley, Richard M. Errico, Gabriele Ferrara, John L. Frazier, Bernard Gowdy, Richard F. Graston, Robert M. Greene, Hugh R., Jr. Hoehlei n, Frank J. Idone, Richard J. Jackson, Kenneth C. Jannazzo, Anthony G. Kern, George W. , Jr. Klein, Irving J. Lewis, Walter F. McElarney, William J. McMahon, Walter F. Miletti, Robert N. Muzio, Louis J. Narici, Robert J. Owsianik, Alexander Paul, Harold R.

Pica, Richard J. Plock, Harry J. Rossi, Vincent T. Ryan, Andrew A. Schempp, Deo C. Schneider, Joseph P. Stein, Ernest W. Stoker, John A. Trippi, Vincent J. Truett, Vann S., Jr. Ward, James E. Baitenger, John W. Baker, Vincent Bowden, John P. Bowen, James R. Braden, Keith Bratten, Walter E. Brennan, Eugene P. Camilleri, Robert Conley, Dennis Conroy, Martin H. Crescenzo, Arthur Curtis, John Drake, Walter Fehling, James E. Filingeri, Thomas J. Griffiths, Donald Harris, Neill Hasenjager, Leonard Howen, Morel E. Jordan, Jacob T. LaScala, Joseph E. Lavelle, John M. Leppingwell, Charles Lonergan, Michael McCabe, Dennis McClenahan, James McCracken, William

McGilloway, Charles McGee, Edward Magni, Frank Maher1 Francis V. Monroe, Robert Mulhearn, James T. Netti, Lawrence O'Halloran, John Perry, Robert E. Peters, Harold Poole, James Quinn, Joseph Robertson, David St. Armand, .Raymond Shepard, Archibald Spear, Richard Stewart, Cortez Taylor, Randolph Trimble, James Trigali, Joseph Witherby, Roy P. Abrahamsen, Gerald Adams, Robert Ahnemarm, Fred Alde bat, Wilfred Alberghine, Francis Ash, Joseph Baffino, Dewey Bascome, Edward Bossolino, John Baumgartner, Richard Beck, Steven Beckham, Freddie Bell, Rudolph Bellens, Rosario Berger, Thomas Bernie, William Biglin, Richard Biolsi, · Harry Boeckle, ·Louis Brady, Peter

Bolde buck, William Brady, Thomas Brown, John Brusseler, Klaus Brustowicz, Adam Byrne, Patrick Carmichael, Clifford Carr, Vincent Carroll, Thomas Casalino, John Cayca, Frank Childs, Francis Christensen, Peter Coakley, Burt Coar, Charles Coleman, Andrew Corbett, William R. Clark, Kenneth Cochran, Philip Connor, Dennis Cornelis, Vincent Cortes, Armand Cronin, Robert Crook, Billy Cullenane, Charles Cutter, Bernard Dailey, Robert D'Ambrosio, Matty Davis, Robert Dean, Lucia DeCarlo, Albert Decker, Robert DeFelice, Joseph Dillon, Robert DiSalvo, Joseph Dabkowski, Roman Dolan, Paul Donovan, Michael Dorosewicz, Stanley Dougherty, Harry

Duquid, George Duminsky, Edward Eberhardt, Charles Ekizian, Avak Emery, Roger E.sposito, Louis Eustic, Robert Falco, Patrick Fenn, Raymond Ferdinanda, John Ferland, Raymond Florie, Peter Fogarassy, Peter Fox, Peter Frans, Charles Galante, Lawrence Gallagher, William Garcia, James

· Galea, George Gilberth, Vernon Gerrity, Robert Green, Thomas Green, Vivian Halloran, Patrick Hanratty, William Hogan, Joseph Harkin, Daniel Harrison, Kenneth Hahn, William Harper, Willie Helgesen1 Harry Hendrickson, Richard Herman, Joseph Herbert, Barry Higgins, Daniel Hiltl, Robert Hoffer, Joseph Hoffman, Edward Holder, Charles Horsey, Fitzwilliam Hrubant, Robert Incerto, Frank Ippolitto, Michael

Jackson, George Jackson, William Jenkins, Arthur Johnson, John Johnson, Thomas Joyce, Allen Kadish, Michael Kaminsky, Sidney Kangesier, Edward Kapps, William Keating, John Kearns, James Kearns, John Kaufman. George Killeen, Francis Kivane, James Kriegeman, Stanley Kurchack, Bruce LaMar, La Vozien Langone, Bernard . Lasear, Frederick Lee, Raymond Lilly, William Loch, Alfred Lonergan, Michael Love, Kenneth J;_.uckman, James Lynch, James Maiorino, Joseph Magda, John Magee, Charles Maggio, Vincent Marino, John Mastandria, Michael Matos, Hector Mayfield, Eldon Mazze, Robert Mazurczak, Rudolph McArthur, Francis McCabe, Patrick McClafferty, John . McCaul, William McCormack, Eamon McGriff, James McGuckin. John McLaughlil'lt Richard

Me Nicholas, John Mooney, Robert Mueller, George McMullan, William Miller, William Miner, Charles Minot, Charles Montella, Frank Moran, Michael Morris, Gerald Mullane, George Mulvey, John Murtha, Kenneth Nathan, Norman Nauwens, James Navarra, Robert Nielsen, Richard Norton, William Noto, Anthony Nystrom, Edgar Ochronek, Nicholas O'Connell, John O'Donnell, Eugene Oglesby, James Opitz, Edward O'Shea, Gerald O'Toole, James . Padden, John Palazzo, Charles Parchen, Harry Perruzza, Ronald D. Phelan, Peter Pivrnec, Charles F. Poulos, Thomas Perrone, Nicholas Phillips, James Poggi, Joseph Prial, Patrick Pudifin, William Purcell, James Quigley, Edwin Quinn, Daniel Quinn, Emmet Radoslovich, Joseph Re, Rona.'kl Restivo, Angelo

Rogers. Daniel Ronayne, Thomas Reardon, Edward Rebele, Charles Reilly, James Rice, William Roach, James Roche, Francis X. Ronan, Thomas Rollo, Arthur Ross, Steven Ruppert, Kenneth Russell, Eugene Russo, Michael Salley, Terry Sabella, Anthony Sacco, Vincent Sandleben, Otto Saracco, Thomas Schneider, Albert Schneider, Robert Schuck, William Schultz, John Scire, Robert Scola, Richard Serra, Peter Sharkey, John Sharpe, Ronald Shaughnessey, Marian Shinnick, Edward J. Slattery, John Smith, Walter Spear, Robert Spigner, John Stickel, James Stoeckert, Joseph Stowe, Lee Swanson, Alan Swain, Albert Swarbrick, Richard Taylor, James Taylor, Leroy Taylor, Victor Tepper, Edward Thurman, Robert Tozzolina, Thomas

Trowbridge, George Timothy, John Urge, Charles Van Wart, Edward T. Verderosa, Thomas Vukas, Michael Walsh, Thomas Ward, David Warshauer, William Weaver, Robert Weber, John Weiss, Marvin Whiting, Thomas Wieder, Ronald Williams, Emmett Winston, Thomas Wiszick, Theodore Woods, James Young, John Zubil, William Zuckerman, Max Zuzzi, Frank.

MEMORANDUM


To: ROBERT MOSES DATE: February 27, 1964

FROM: STUART CONSTABLE

suBJEcT: STATUS REPORT - CONCESSIONS OUTSIDE THE LAKE AREA

EQUIPMENT FOR FAffiS, lliC, (Baby Strollers and Wh~el Chairs)

· Counsel expects to send amendment No. 2 to concession agreement, re: fixing loca:tions, with Equipment for Fairs, Inc. to principals fo~ signature by March 9. Expect signed amendment by March 16. '.

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TO: ROBERT MOSES cATE: February 27, 1964


SUBJECT: STATUS REPORT- LICENSE AGREEMENTS {Estimated Revenue to the Fair less than $100, 000)

THERMOWARE AND CERTAIN PLASTIC PRODUCTS

Agreement was signed by Miss Fair Gifts, Inc., Media and Fair Corp. on 1/15. Advance payment $20,000.

CAMERA

Agreement was signed by Eastman Kodak Company, Media and Fair Corp. on 1/7. No advance payment.

BOXED WOODEN MATCHES

Agreement was signed by Bantam Match Corporation, Media and Fair Corp. on 1/16. No advance payment.

BELTS

Agreement was signed by the Pleasure Belt Corporation, Media and Fair Corp. on 1/22. Advance payment $7, 500.

POSTER STAMPS

Agreement was signed by Davis, Delaney, Inc., Media and Fair Corp. on 1/27. Advance payment $10,000 .

. COOKIES AND CRACKERS

Agreement was signed by the Burry Biscuit Division of the Quaker Oats Company, Media and Fair Corp. on 1/29. Advance payment $20, 000.

SILK HOSE AND SLIPPERETTES

Agreement was signed by Holt Hosiery Co. , Media and Fair Corp. on 1/31. Advance payment $10, 000.

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To: Robert Moses DATE: February 27, 1964

FRoM: Stuart Constable

suBJECT: Status Report - License Agreements (continued}

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FRENCH'S MUSTARD

Agreement was signed by French's Mustard Co., Media and Fair Corp. on 2/17. $25, 000 fee.

SQUEEZE TOYS AND HAND PUPPETS

Agreement has been signed by Media and Sun Rubber Co. Expect Fair Corp. to sign agreement by 2/28. Advance payment $5, 000.

STUFFED TOYS

We have authorized Media.!to conclude negotiations with Bruston Mfg. Co. for stuffed toys. Media submitted agreement to Bruston Mfg. Co. for signature on 12/30. Expect signed agreement by 3/2. Advance payment $10,000.

COMIC BOOKS

We have authorized Media to conclude negotiations with Warren Publishing Co. Media submitted agreement to Fair Corp. on 1/24. Expect signed agreement by 3/9. Advance payment $5,000.

SNEAKERS AND RUBBER BOOTS

We have authorized Media to conclude negotiations for this nonexclusive license with the Japanese Exhibitors Association (Japanese import). At the request of the Japanese Exhibitors Association, contract will be with ·Achilles K. C. I. Co. Media submitted agreement to Fair Corp. for approval on 1/28. Expect signed agreement by 3/9. No advance payment.

SOUVENIR CERTIFICATE

We authorized Media to conclude negotiations with Electronic Directory Processing Co. on l/23. The Fair Corp. has approved revised version of certificate limiting its application to Hall of Education. Expect signed agreement by 3/9. No advance payment.

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MEMORANDUM


TO: Robert Moses DATE: February 27, 1964

FROM: Stuart Constable

suBJECT: Status Report- License Agreements {continued)

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SOUVENIR RECORD (Fair is Fair)

We have authorized Media to conclude negotiations with Ten-Dex Co. Media submitted agreement to Fair Corp. for approval on 2/20. Expect signed agreement by 3/9. No advance payment.

ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS

We authorized Media to conclude negotiations with B. C. Co. , Ltd. Media expects to submit agreement to Fair Corp. for approval by 3/2. Expect signed agreement by 3/16. Advance payment $17, 000.

FLOWERING SEED STICKS

We have authorized Media to conclude negotiations with Carmichael & Davis. Media submitted agreement to Fair Corp. for approval on 1/27. Expect signed agreement by 3/16. Advance payment $10,000.

HEAD BANDS AND SOCKS

We have authorized Media to conclude rngotiations with Rudin & Roth. Media expects to submit agreement to Fair Corp. for approval by 3/2. Expect signed agreement by 3/16. Advance payment $14,000.

FAIR TWIN DOLLS

We have authorized Media to conclude negotiations with Kaysam Corp. Media expects to submit agreement to Fair Corp. for approval by 3/9. Expect signed agreement by 3/23. Advance payment $10,000.

COlli AND STAMP COLLECTOR'S PACKET

Fair Corp. authorized Media to conclude negotiations with Don Hirschorn & Co. , Inc. Media expects to submit agreement to Fair Corp. for approval by 3/16. Expect signed agreement by 4/1. Advance payment $10,000 .

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MEMORANDUM

NEW YORK WORLD'S F"AIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION


FRoM: Stuart Constable

sueJEcT: Status Report - License Agreements (continued)

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GREYHOUND VEHICLE REPLICAS

Fair Corp. has authorized Media to conclude negotiations with Lowell Toy Co. Media expects to submit agreement to Fair Corp. for approval by 3/9. Expect signed agreement by 3/30. Advance payment $7,500.

COSMETICS

We authorized Media to conclude negotiations with Aero-Chem Fillers, Inc. Aero-Chem has withdrawn from this negotiation and Media is now investigating the possibility of other companies.

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TO:

FROM:

SUBJECT:

MEMORANDUM


Robert Moses DATE: February Z7, 1964

Stuart Constable

STATUS REPORT - MEDICAL PROGRAM

1. Foundations are complete for the Atomedic Hospital. Some materials have already arrived on site. Dr. Brownton has been advised that major shipment of structural materials are enroute and should arrive shortly. Meeting Friday afternoon with Jack Quinn, engineer from Turner; the construction superintendent for Turner and Mr. William Streed, design engineer for Atomedic, to discuss assembly schedule and estimated date for completion.

z. First Aid Stations are under construction. Cost estimates for recommended changes to include covered patio in front of building, of air conditioning and heating element (window type) and closed louvres near the roof have been received by Mr. Bill Douglas who will follow through on this item.

3. Adequate numbers of physicians and nurses have been processed to fill anticipated requirements for opening day. Applicants for positions as Health Inspectors are being interviewed. Three well qualified men have been selected to date.

Medical personnel with lesser qualifications being interviewed. No particular problem anticipated.

4. Plans for medical supplies and equipment progressing according to schedule.

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MEMORANDUM



FROM: Stuart Constable

SUBJECT: STATUS REPORT- SPECIAL EXHIBITS

1. Billy Graham Exhibit: Structure is fully enclosed and interior work is proceeding on schedule. Only one scene remains to be made for the movie. Plans are complete for volunteer worker shake downs in early April.

2. Masonic Brotherhood Foundation: Structure fully enclosed and interior work on schedule.

3. Russian Orthodox Church: Mr. Hennessy, their representative, told me, following his visit to the site from San Francisco this week, that "all will be ready on Opening Day. 11

4. Boy Scouts of America: Duties for the Scout Service Corps have been developed in coordination with all affected departments and will be submitted to you for final approval shortly. The simple structures in the exhibit area are on schedule. Modification of their lease to permit selling and the erection of an additional tent waits on a formal request from them which they have promised me.

5. Mormon Exhibit: Everything is in order. No problems. The lowering of the Angel to the top of the center tower is now, very tentatively, scheduled for mid-March.

6. Protestant and Orthodox Center: Erection of the steel columns in the "forecourt" has begun. Some space is still available inside for subexhibitors and I am told, informally, that the building is "not yet fully underwritten." But it will open, because (as you remember) the Protestant Council of the City of New York has guaranteed all construction costs.

7. Long Island Exhibit: Although our people suggest this exhibit is behind schedule, their staff is sanguine, and claims all is okay. Already their publicity has been outstanding and widespread.

AGENDA ITF~M 8b

MEMORANDUM

NEW YORK WORLD.S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION

TO: MR. MOSES DATE: MARCH 2, 1964


SUBJECT:

In order to insure compliance with the procedures that will be applicable with respect to on-site deliveries during the operating period of the Fair, we believe that subdivision (b) of Article 5 of Part 3 of the Fair Corporation's Special Regulations be amended to read as follows:

Emergency Deliveries:

(1) Deliveries from outside the Fair site during hours of public operation will be permitted only in actual emergencies and then only when authorized by the Fair Corporation. Such deliveries will be permitted through Gate #9 situated at the intersection of Avery Road and 13lst street to the Maintenance Service Area only.

Delivery beyond the above point will be handled by an independent contractor of the Fair Corporation. Uniform prices approved by the Fair Corporation will be charged by such contractor for handling such emergency deliveries. Before any delivery is made, such contractor will call the participant in question. The participant may, if feasible and at his option, send a messenger to transport the material to his own site, thereby avoiding any charge by the independent contractor.

Requests for emergency service will be processed through the Office of the Director of Maintenance and Security.

A uniform charge of $5.00 will be made for each entry.

{2) Private automobiles, taxis and limousines are prohibited at all times from entering the Fair grounds, except with special permission of the Fair Corporation.

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This amendment has been approved as to form by counsel.

I recommend that this amendment be submitted to the EXecutive Committee for approval.

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MEMORANDUM

NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-196-s CORPORATION

Mr. Robert Moses DATE• February 27, 1964

FROM• Charles Poletti

suaJEcT. Executive Committee Meeting-- Status of Participants in International Area

There will be the following International participants:

.Qpuntry

Argentina Austria Belgium Caribbean

Bahamas Dominican Republic Puerto Rico Virgin tslands

Centralamerica.-Panam.a Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua Panama

China, Republic of Denmark France Greece Guinea Hong Kong 1ndia Indonesia International Plaza

Brazil Burma Ecuador Italy Luxembourg Monte Carlo Nepal Norway Tunisia Turkey West Germany Yugoslavia

~pace

20,048 sq. ft. 21,620

164,811 33,812

9,950

24,529 18,500 53,873 25,000 25,353 23,394 27,336 40,000 79,477

Country

Ireland Israel Japan ( JETRO) Japan (JEA) Jordan Korea Lebanon Malaysia Mexico Morocco Pakistan Philippines Polynesia Sierra Leone Spain Sudan Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Arab Republic Vatican Venezuela West Berlin African Pavilion

Burundi Cameroun Central African Republic Chad Congo Brazzaville Dahomey Ethiopia Gabon Ghana Ivory Coast Kenya Liberia Malagasy Republic Mauritania Niger Nigeria Rwanda Senegal Tanganyika Togo Uganda Upper Volta Congo Leopoldville

Space

12, 203 sq. ft. 24,438 49,983 37,103 13,843 23,754 10,988 10,007 40,392 10,000 10,000 21,000 21,300 11,496 78,000 13,923 20,002 16,499 14,054 20,000 52,778 20,000 10,012 54,104

The following additional participants will have space in the International Area:

Exhibitor

Arlington Hat Brass Rall Christian Science Equipment for Fairs Rev. Billy Graham Masons Sermons from Science Swiss Sky Ride The Hall of Free Enterprise Wycliffe Bible Translators

Space

10,976 sq. ft. 79,208 40, 109 11,010 55,375 25, 114 32,800 62,910

5, 000 8,000

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TO:

FROM: DATE: SUBJECT:

MEMORANDUM

Commissioner Robert Moses, President, New York World's Fair C Guy F. Tozzoli

AGENDA ITEM 5c .... .,.;;;-REFER NOTED

TO DATE DV DATE

-ro RETURN TO I'lL It

February 24, 1964 TRANSPORTATION SECTION - SUMMARY OF SPACE ALLOCATION AND NEGOTIATIONt_-.-_..~.....-··

REFERENCE:

COPY TO:

Tabulated below is the current status of leases or agreements signed, or under active negotiation in the Transportation Section:

Leases Signed or Participation Agreements Signed

General Motors Ford Motor Company Chrysler Corporation Transportation & Travel Pavilion Greyhound Heliport Sinclair Refining Company U. s. Rubber Company Century Grill International SKF Industries, Inc. Arlington Hat Company Brass Rail Concessions Mobile Care Auto Thrill Show Hall of Science Socony Mobil Oil Co., Inc. Eastern Air Lines, Inc. Stroller Concession ~nderground World Home Avis Antique Rent-A-Car National Maritime Union

Sub total

Leases Under Active Negotiation

Hans Holterbosch, Inc.

Total

Total Area:

Area (S,F,)

367,006 304,998 254,021 112,509

84,643 60,263 40,337 15,000 14,351

7,770 7,000

64,481 10,000

175,000 203,954

29,988 13,622

6,000 36 164 58~550 64,602

1,930,259

60,264

2,ooo,ooo s.F.

1,990,523 S,F.

Commissioner Robert Moses

Lowenbrau Beer (Hans Holterbosch 2 Inc.)

Hall of Science

Transportation & Travel Pavilion

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We have reached final agreement with Hans Holterbosch, Inc., the American importer of Lmvenbrau beer for the construction of an outdoor rathskeller. The lease is nm.r under preparation and we expect to have it executed early next week.

Work is continuing with a double shift schedule to begin on or before March 1. The Commissioner of Public Works has held coordination meetings with all contractors and designers to establish construction completion dates. These dates indicate that the lower level can be opened to the public by June 1 and the upper level during the first week in July. I have developed an exhibit installation schedule, conunensurate with dates and advised the exhibitors accordingly.

In the past six weeks, the contractor has accelerated construction activities to the extent that we feel that completion by Opening Day can be definitely achieved. However, the schedule is still a tight one. During this reporting period, the steel was topped out and we expect that in the next three weeks the entire building will be enclosed.

TO:

FROM:

DATE:

SUBJECT:

AGENDA ITEM 5b

MEMORANDUM , __ .B.§:FE!~-- _____ ci_(~Tg:D ____ i

TO DATE BY -~-~

Commissioner Robert Moses, Mr. Guy F. Tozzoli February 26, 1964

President, New York World 1 s F1ir C 1 _r~R!~:'-R-N-To'----r--F.-LE ___ ~J

TRANSPORTATION SECTION - WWh"NBRAU RATHSK.EI.J..ER

REFERENCE:

COPYT01

You will recall that last Friday you approvec the Lowenbrau project

provided that a number of changes could be made. After I left you, I concluded

negotiations with the lessee and we made the necessary changes.

Lowenbrau has agreed to construct a very authentic outdoor rathskeller.

The project will be first class and the buildings will have substance, i.e. there

will be no fake scenery permitted.

In order to ensure the completion of construction well in advance of

Opening Day, Lowenbrau has begun fabrication and is spending a substantial

amount of money even though the lease has not yet been prepared.

Erwit Witt has approved the financial arrangements (the Fair will

receive from 6% to 10% of gross revenue with a minimum payment of $60,000.).

We will expedite this lease so that it can be presented to the

Executive Committee at its meeting on March 6th.

.~~ Trade r,tfr~ment

AGENDA ITEM 4b

MEMORANDUM



FROM: Mr. Martin Stone

SUBJECT: INDUSTRIAL SECTION- SUMMARY OF SPACE ALLOCATIONS AND NEGOTIATIONS.

Tabulated below is the status of space to date in the Industrial Area under the jurisdiction of tlis Section. It does not, therefore, include space allocated to concessions or religious exhibits, both under the jurisdiction of Mr. Constable's department.

Total Rentable Area: 3, 245,696 sg. ft.

Leases Signed

Companies and Associations

All-State Properties, Inc. American Cyanamid Co. (Formica Div.) American Express Co. Bell System Exhibit, The Chunky Corporation, The Clairol Division, Bristol-Myers Co. Coca-Cola Company, The Continental Insurance Companies, The E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, Inc. Dynamic Maturity Eastman Kodak Company Electric Power & Light Exhibit, Inc. Equitable Life Assurance Society of the U.s. Festival of Gas General Cigar Co. , Inc. General Electric Company International Business Machines Corp. Johnson's Wax Julirnar Farm Liebmann Breweries, Inc. (Rheingold) Mastro Pizza, Inc. National Cash Register Company Parker Pen Company, The Pepsi-Cola Company

Sg. Ft.

7, 500 * 22,700 10,000 *

104,935 6, 000 *

10,000 * 46,314 12,699 46,956 18,378 69,497 47,204 20,000 79,290 * 15,023 * 57,930 54,038 33,206

6, 000 * 49,385

6,000 * 18,892 10,626 93,696

MEMORANDUM

NEW YORK WORLD'S F.AlR 1964-1965 CORPORA1'ION

TO: Mr. Robert Moses


SUBJECT: lliDUSTRIAL SECTION- SUMMARY OF SPACE ALLOCATIONS - AND NEGOTIATIONS

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Leases Signed (Cont. )

Companies and Associations (Cont.)

Radio Corporation of America F. & M. Schaefer Brewing Company, The Scott Paper Company Seven-Up Simmons Company Singer Company, The Travelers Insurance Companies, The Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Sg. Ft.

30,002 41,194 * 24,992 45,088 10,931 * (see note) 49,487 22,000 *

1,069, 963

Note: The Singer Company is sponsoring the Arena, including the exhibit space under the stands running along New York Avenue, for $535, 000. (This price does not include the cost of their own exhibits.)

Multiple-Exhibitor Pavilions

Better Living Center Hall of Education House of Good Taste, Inc. , The Pavilion of American Interiors, Inc. World of Food

80,489 * 50,001 74,160 38,110 50,066

292,826

Total Leases Signed 1, 362, 789

MEMORANDUM




SUBJECT: INDUSTRIAL SECTION - SUMMARY OF SPACE ALLOCATIONS AND NEGOTIATIONS.

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*Not including areas given without charge to exhibitors in return for .landscaping and maintenance:

All-State Properties, Inc. American Express Company Better Living Center Chunky Corporation, The Clairol Division, Bristol-Myers Co. Festival of Gas General Cigar Co. , Inc. Julimar Farm Mastro Pizza, Inc. F. & M. Schaefer Brewing Company, The Simmons Company Westinghouse Electric Corporation

8,231 13,899 1,387 8,745

13,000 4,010 2,599

27,737 4,000 4,284 2, 388 5,664

INDU3 TRIAL SECTION

PROGRESS REPORT (as of February 27, 1964)

1. THE CONTlliENTAL INSURANCE COMPANIES - An amendment to their lease is now being prepared covering an extra 7, 004 sq. ft. in Block 11, to the rear of the Continental Insurance lot and running to the Parker Pen line, for an additional rental of $8,000. This area has in fact been landscaped.

2. MULTIPLES

Pavilion of American Interiors - Mr. S. Robert Elton, President of the Pavilion of American Interiors, has been running into financial diffi.Cl.llties. He claims he is 75% rented, with about $1, 000,000 worth of space remaining to be leased. However, in order for him to proceed immediately with an accelerated schedule of construction, Mr. Elton is desperately in need of $500,000 worth of additional financing. Mr. Witt has been working with Mr. Elton to help him secure such a loan from the First National City Bank.

Better Living- Allen Christensen and Henry Beck, who have undertaken financial responsibility for this Pavilion, are committed to an investment of approximately $8, 500, 000; because Messrs. Christensen and Beck are substantial citizens there need be no concern over the stability of Better Living. Rentals, however, have not been proceeding satisfactorily. The Pavilion is designed to accommodate 150,000 sq. ft. and to date they report to us that they have rented 90,000 sq. ft., with another 15,000 sq. ft. under serious negotiation. Construction progress has not been altogether satisfactory but we are assured that the building will be ready on time. I have found that the integrity of the Better Living people has been such that we can rely on their promises. From all appearances, the elements of the building, including Women's Headquarters, Art Exhibit, Bordens, etc., should make this an outstanding attraction at the Fair.

Hall of Education - Construction seems to be proceeding on schedule. Exhibits inside the building, however, remain undistinguished according to the list we have received. The first floor appears to have been fully rented. The second floor, on the other hand, has little space rented. Drs. Dechter and Stavisky, in charge of the Pavilion, expect a spurt of activity from latecomers in the next two months. We had an unfortunate experience with Dr. Dechter regarding his unauthorized release to the newspapers on the Walter Keane painting, as the selection of its "Board of Directors, "for the official theme of the Hall of Education. On Mr. Moses' instructions we have informed Dr. Dechter that under no conditions will the Keane painting be permitted in the Pavilion.

House of Good Taste - Construction seems to be on schedule. We anticipate that the House of Good Taste will have little difficulty being ready on time. The houses in this complex have received very favorable publicity (see, for example, the article in Look Magazine, Febr~ary 11, 1964 issua.

INDUSTRIAL SECTION


2. MULTIPLES (continued)

World of Food - Since the last meeting of the Executive Committee, World of Food litigation has been in progress for four full weeks. Over 1700 pages of testimony are in the record, together with several hundred exhibits. The trial has been a severe strain on Fair personnel, most especially the Legal Department. I have already expressed to Mr. Moses my confidence and respect for the superb job which Mr. Preusse and Mr. Thornton have accomplished in this litigation. The case has been prepared with consummate skill. In addition to myself, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Denny, General Potter, General Whipple, Mr. Witt and several members of my staff have been on the stand. Some of us have been under subpoena for weeks so that an inordinate amount of time was spent wastefully.

During the final week of the litigation four of the plaintiff interveners representing sublessees (Hershey, Burnham & Morrill, Duffy Mott and Knox Gelatin) withdrew from the suit. Indeed, Hershey's counsel explained to me the reasons for his company's withdrawal were because "we were fed up" and thought the Fair had been "more than patient. " A few of the interveners, however, have remained in the suit including, most prominently, Lipton.

Briefs were filed by all parties on Wednesday, February 26th. Reply briefs are due on Friday, February 28th.

3. SPECIAL PROJECTS

Mayo Clinic- Drs. Carr and Carlson of the Mayo Clinic were at the Fair on February 17th.

I am planning to make a trip to Rochester, Minnesota, February 27th to March 1st, to talk with the Mayo Clinic Board of Directors about the possibility of a Medical Exhibit. The Mayo Museum is reputed to be one of the best health exhibits in the country and we are hopeful that we can obtain their material, which should occupy some 5, 000 sq. ft. We are thinking in terms of an entrance charge and, in all probability, in order to meet the schedule for this year we will have to locate in a multiple exhibit (either the Hall of Education or Better Living).

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3, SPECIAL PROJECTS (continued)

Pan American Highway Gardens - This is a Fair-sponsored exhibit, celebrating the completion of the Inter-American Highway. The area covers 4 acres and will be landscaped by Clarke & Rapuano, at Fair cost. A semi-tropical garden will be created, similar to the scenery found along this Highway.

Eastman Kodak will furnish twelve large photomurals depicting scenes from the Highway (about 20' x 14') for picture-taking purposes.

Dr. Bertram D. Tallamy, consultant to the Gardens, has just made a trip which covered Mexico City, Costa Rico, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, and the Yucatan peninsula to collect photographic material and to arrange for the loan of sculpture, artifacts, etc. , for the Gardens. We are awaiting details on costs.

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NEW YORK WORLD'S F'AIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION AT FLUSHING MEADOW PARK

FLUSHING 52, N.Y. • TELEPHONE ·AREA CooE 212 • WF 4·1964 • CABLE ADDRESS "WORLDSFAIR"

P!ACI: THROUGH UNDER9TANDINO

February 28, 1964

ROBERT MOSES P!IESIIIENT

MEMORANDUM TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

FROM MR. MOSES

CONFIDENTIAL

Gen. Whipple is retiring as Chief Engineer, effective

on the opening of the Fair. Gen. s. A. Potter will replace

him.

During the period between now and April 22, 1964 an

orderly transition in the office is being worked out. _.,

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54 DAYS T 0 0 PEN I N G DAY


SUMMARY STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS

FROM AUGUST 18, 1959 TO FEBRUARY 21, 1964

Receipts: Contributions Proceeds of bank loans Proceeds of 6% World's Fair Notes * Rents, licenses, parking and utilities income Admissions - Advance ticket sales Miscellaneous income

Total receipts

Disbursements: Repayment of bank loans C~nstruction cost Other pre-Fair expenses Accounts receivable - suspense

Total disbursements

Cash and deposit balance February 21, 1964

Distribution of balance: Cash

Less - Unremitted withheld taxes Operating and construction deposits

$11,858,544.92 34,175.16

$ 90,100.00 6,000,000.00

29,829,000.00 17,604,095.71 14,776,030.96

364,366.92

3,000,000.00 24,916,411.95 26,224,330.30

48,813.13

11,824,369.76 2,649,668.45

*Total subscribed $29,916,000

AGENDA ITEM 2a

$68' 663,593 .59

54, 189,555.38

$14,474,038.21

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TO:

I' ROM:

SUBJECT:

AGENDA rrEM ~ MEMORANDUM

NEW YORK WORLD'S fAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

ROBERT MOSES

DATE: March 5, 1964

WORLD OF FOOD OPINION

The attention of the Executive Committee

is called to the extraordinary phraseology

1n this opinion.

SUPREME COURT, NEW YORK COUNTY

SPECIAL AND TRIAL TERM, PART XII

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WORLD O:B' FOOD, lliC. ,

Plaintiff, -against-

NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION, CHARLES MIESMER, INC. , and FASSLER IRON WORKS, INCORPORATED,

Defendants.

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DICKENS, J.

A permanent injunction is sought in this action by

the World of Food, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the

Index No. 915/G·'l

"Food") and by several others as interveners, against the New

York World's Fair 1964~1965 Corporation (hereinafter referred to

as "Wor.ld•s Fair") and two others.

In the adchnnum clause of Food's complaint, Food, in

substance, prays that World's Fair be enjoined from preventing

and interfering with the completion of the construction of

Food's Pavilion at the World's Fair site;. that the party defend-

ants, Fassler and Miesmer, the contractors, be enjoined from

refusing to complete their construction work as required by

their respective contracts; and that World's Fair be enjoined

from interfering with Food·'s bonita.ry rights as a terre-tenant

by virtue of a written lease from World's Fair, and also from

interfering with the bonitary rights of the other terre-tenants

by virtue of subleases from Food.

This action in chancery and the subsequent interven-

tion proceedings, were the outcome of the c<mcellu.tion of

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Food's lease, which was done without the consent or the knowl

edge of the undertenants, each of whom had become a tenant

paravail under a permissive clause provided in the primary

lease, that is, in the lease to Food. The result of the

cancellation was that the leases of the undertenants, too, went

by the board.

Ji the problem conf.ronting me were one solely

between World's Fair and Foods, perhaps I would, in the circum-

stances here, be induced to keep to the rule that equity will

not interfere because a bargain is hard and unreasonable

(In re Ruszkiewicz' Estate, 41 N. Y. S. 2d 437, a.ffd. 266 A. D.

709, 41 N.Y. S. 2d 568), or because a bargain is wise or

unwise. Parmelee v. Cameron, 41 N. Y. 392, 395 middle. But,

here the problem is of a deeper hue. The rights of subtenants,

whose investments total about nine hundred thousand dolla.rs,

have unceremoniously been completely rubbed out, when, in good

conscience, World's Fair should have spoken before acting,

instead of keeping silent in its foursquare attitude toward

the subtenants. See Lowe v. Feldman, 11 Misc. 2d 8,

168 N. Y. S. 2d 674, affd. 6 A. D. 2d 684, 174 N. Y. S. 2d 949.

Without the necessity here of anatomizing the evi-

dence of the voluminous record, a cyclopedic review of which I

have personally made, nevertheless, and considered, I now come

to the sixty-four dollar question: For the sa.'l(e of the inter-

veners, should an injunction be granted, bearing in mind that

they face to lose not only their monetary investments in

rentals and in construction costs under the superficies of their

leases, resulting thereby in an unjust enrichment by World's

Fair (see Lowe v. Feldman, supra, N. Y. S., p. 165 bottom;

Baker v. Baker, 60 N. Y. S. 2d, 4, 6 bottom), but also the

exhilirating opportunity of pa.rticipatinCJ, po;..;sibly, in the

greatest WorJd'.s Fair ·Jf the cc:ntury'!' ., - .~~-

If 1 arn to lend countenance to the principles that good

faith and fair dealing, that is, the bona fides, are required

of all paxties to a contract (Lowe v. Feldman, supra); that

common sense is to be consulted in the construction of evidence

(Townsend v. Auld, 10 Misc. 343, 31 N.Y. S. 29, 31 top); that the

chief function of courts is to see that justice is done (Goeguski

v. Town of Oyster Bay, 19 Misc. 2d 763, 187 N.Y. S. 2d 432); and

that a court of equity acts to promote honesty and fair dealing as

well as to protect the purchasing public and the property rights

of individuals (Madison Sq. Garden Corp. v. Universal Pictures,

255 A.D. 459, 78 N.Y. S. 2d 845), -in the face of all these prin-

ciples against the background of the facts, then I have no al-

ternative but to grant injunctive relief.

In re Fleming, 5 A. D. 190, 192 bottom, 39 N.Y. S. 156,

157 middle, appears the following, which pointedly answers the

view of World's Fair on this subject:

"Are the courts to grant or deny civil rights upon the balance of expediencies? We think not. The petitioner's application should be granted or denied upon the facts properly before the court in this proceeding, - in other words, upon the pleadings and proofs of the parties. The court should not deny justice to the parties immediately before it upon the notion that the public good may be promoted by its temporary refusal to proceed according to law."

A permanent injunction is granted. World's Fair is en-

joined from interferring with the construction of the Pavilion

for the World of Foods, Inc., and with its business matters per-

taining thereto. The complaint against defendants Fassler

and Miesmer is dismissed.

Submit specific proposed findings of fact and conclusions

of law with proposed judgment, in accordance with the context of

this opinion.

Dated, March 5, 1964.

J.S. C.

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