World's Fair Corporation - Executive Committee Meeting Reports - 06-01-1964

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Jun 01,1964

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

WORL.O'S F'AIR, N.Y. 11380 AREA CODE 212·WF' 4-1964

PI.:AC[. THROUOH UNO!:RSTANOINO

/.GENDA ITEM 1.

REVISED AGENDA

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING JUNE 1, 1964

10:00 A. M. Board Room - Administration Building

Thomas J. Deegan, Jr. , Presiding

Resolution: David Sarnoff

Approval of minutes of EXecutive . Committee meeting of April 7, 1964

/AGENDA ITEM 1a. Chairman of Finance Committee / GeorgeS. Moore

j .f\.GENDA ITEM lb. Appointment to Executive Committee Charles B. McCabe

~GENDA ITEM 2. Financial status

jGENDA ITEM 3.

§_. Financial report (See reference memorandum)

b. Authorization

Change in counter-signatories for checks and requisitions (See reference memorandUm.)

c. Attendance record to date - (Appears under Agenda Item 17

to allow time to prepare report through May 31st)

Report on staff increases and changes (See reference memoranda)

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CABlE WORLDSF'AIR

ROBERT MOSES PR£SID£HT

Mr. Deegan

Mr. Deegan

Mr.Deegan

Mr.Deegan

Mr. Witt

Mr. Witt

Gen. Potter

~DAITEM4.

~ENDA ITEM 5.

/.GENDA ITEM 6.

Report on litigation

a. World of Food ]2. A & P sign .£. Showboat d. Picketing cases and injunction ~· Jordan mural !: Colourpicture postcards

Mr. Preusse

g. Action by employee of Banner Printing h· Action by subcontractor of Belgiwn Village

Industrial area

a. Ratification of executed agreements

·1. Pavilion of' American Interiors

a. Guaranty of loan by Fair Corporation 4-28-64

b. Amendment No. 3 4-28-64 (Use of loan funds)

2. Eastman Kodak Company Letter agreement 4-3-64 (Pan American Highway Gardens)

3. Fair-Media Enterprises, Inc. Agreement 3-31-64 Extension of Agency Agreement for Industrial area for period 3-31-64 to 10-31-65)

.Q. Post-opening report (See reference memorandum)

Transportation area

~· Post-opening report (See reference memorandum)

.Q. Status report

1. Hall of Science

2. Terrace Club (See reference memorandum)

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Mr. Stone

Mr. Stone

Mr. Tozzoli

Mr. Tozzoli

AGENDA ITEM 7. International area Gov. Poletti

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~· Ratification of executed agreements

/1. Fair Corporation approval 4-8-64 of assignment of agreement of participation by Greek Pavilion New York World's Fair 1964-1965, Ltd. to Pavilion of Greece, Ltd.

12. Taygasint Fair Corporation (Fine Arts Pavilion) Amendment 5-12-64 re subleases - International Food Enterprises, Inc. (restaurant) and Long Island Art Center, Inc. (Art center)

3. British Pub

a. British Products and Exhibits, Ltd. Separate agreement for British Pub 5-7-64

b. West Berlin Pavilion, Inc. Amendment No. 2 5-7-64 (Removal of former British Pub space)

Moktar Sbai (Morocco) Amendment 4-16-64 (Additional space)

5. Others

]2. Post-opening report (See reference memorandum)

L Belgium

2. France

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Gov. Poletti

AGENDA ITEM 8. United States Pavilion and State area

~· Ratification of executed agreements

1. Louisiana Fair Corporation (See reference memoranda)

Fair Corporation's approval 4-2-64 of assignment of agreement of participation with Thomas J. Lupo, d/b/a World-A-Fairs Corporation, to Louisiana Fair Corporation

2. Agreement between Fair Corporation and Louisiana Fair Corporation (Loan) 4-24-64

]2. Post-opening report (See reference memorandum)

AGENDA ITEM 9. Operations, concessions, licenses and special exhibits

~- Ratification of executed agreements

1. Special Enterprises Showboat, Inc. Agreement of Termination 4-28-64

2. International Cable Ride Corporation (Swiss skyride)

Addendum No. 3 4-14-64 Percentages of sales in terminal stations

3. Angus G. Wynne, Jr. and Compass-Fair, Inc.

Gen. Potter

Gen. Potter

Mr. Constable

a. Loan agreements 4-16-64, 4-29-64 Angus G. Wynne, Jr., Compass-Fair, Inc. and W-T Development Company, Inc.

b. Modification of lease 4-16-64 (Revision - rental payments)

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4. Boy Scouts of America Amendment No. 1 4-10-64 Sale of publications, etc. increase of space

5. United States Post Office

a. Amendment 4-14-64 (Internal improvements)

b. Samuel Himmelfarb Associates, Inc. Amendment 5-11-64 (Internal improvements)

6. Goldfarb Exposition Souvenir Corp. Amendment No. 2 3-20-64 {Lucky tokens)

7. Flushing News Company Agreement 5-20-64 (Newspaper sales at Fair gates)

8. Others

.Q. Rules and Regulations (See reference memoranda}

1. Demonstrations

2. Special Events

3. Conduct on Fair site

c. Status report - (See reference memoranda)

d. Appointment of special policemen - (See reference memorandum)

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Mr. Constable

Mr. Constable

Mr. Constable

Mr. Constable

AGENDA ITEM: 10. Lake Amusement area Judge Rosenman

a. Post-operting report

AGENDA ITEM: 11. Fair Engineering and Construction Gen. Potter

~· Authorization requested

Completion of clean-up program (See reference memoranda)

]2. Post-opening report (See reference memorandwn)

Gen. Potter

AGENDA ITEM 12. Expediting construction Mr.Denny

~· Status report (See reference memorandwn)

AGENDA ITEM: 13. Department of Parks Mr.Andrews Engineering and construction


AGENDA ITEM 14. Post-Fair Program Mr. Moses

AGENDA ITEM: 15. Arterial Program Mr. Hodgkiss


AGENDA ITEM 16. Communications and Mr. Berns Public Relations

~- Post-opening report (See reference memorandwn)

AGENDA ITEM 17. Report- Fair attendance Mr. Witt

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AGENDA ITEM 18. Other business

a. Amendment of Section 6 of Article Seven of By-Laws: To change to 50 nwnber of Directors required to call special meeting and to change notice requirement to 10 days

.Q. Others

AGENDA ITEM 19. Next meeting of Board of Directors Monday, June 22nd at 4:00 P. J\t!. Beech-Nut Theatre - Better Living Pavilion - Buffet supper - Marco Polo Club (preceded by Executive Committee meeting at call of President, if necessary}

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Mr.Preusse

Mr. Deegan.

7ITEM5£ MEMORANDUM

NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION

TO: Mr. Robert Moses DATE: May 21, 1964

FROM: Mr. Martin Stone

SUBJECT: INDUSTRIAL SECTION - STATUS REPORT

On May 18th the Industrial Section submitted a memorandum to Mr. Moses on his return to his desk. I believe that it would be useful to repeat this memorandum here as a summary of where we stand in the Industrial Section as of this date:

"The Industrial Section has a great hit in General Electric. Johnson's Wax and Kodak are also doing very well. DuPont is drawing crowds, as is Coca-Cola. RCA is quite satisfied with the lines outside its building. General Cigar is a surprise with its magic show. Pepsi-Cola is very popular, gets wonderful comments, and the UNICEF booth draws crowds. Schaefer, Rheingold and 7-Up are, of course, merely restaurants, all doing extremely well.

"AT&T is somewhat disappointed. Their location at the far end of the Pool of Industry is disadvantageous.

"IBM has had mechanical difficulties with its hydraulic lift, but we hear no complaints about crowds.

"Travelers' show is a disappointment to everyone. Equitable's demograph is, likewise, attracting but a few. rrhe Electric Power & Light Tower is attractive at night, but it has nothing inside to attract Fairgoers. They blame tt1eir designer, Alfred Stern. The Gas Building is lovely to behold; the restaurant is great and doing a land-office business notwithstanding the high prices; their exhibit is meaningless.

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MEMORANDUM




SUBJECT: INDUSTRIAL SECTION - STATUS REPORT

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11 Clairol is a surprise and drawing lines of women. Parker Pen's IBM machine which selects "pen pals" from aroWld the world is extremely popular among the yoWlgsters. Scott Paper's exhibit is disappointing.

11 American Express and National Cash Register seem satisfied, but they are turning no handsprings. Formica, in its lonely position on the outskirts of the section, is unhappy with its site selection.

"For the prime exhibitors, therefore, we need have no serious concern. In the main they're doing as well as expected; there are some surprises and some disappointments, dependent on the merits of their presentation. In an Olympics, there must be winners and losers.

"We've had pilferage problems (Coca-Cola, Parker, Johnson's Wax}, labor difficulties (DuPont); miscellaneous anxieties (Pan American Highway Gardens, Chunky, Simmons, Mastro, Singer Bowl). All of these are being handled.

"The principal headaches which remain unresolved continue to lie with the multiple exhibitors. All four of them are in trouble and have been troublesome.

"Better Living has caused us the most pain and anguish. Ten million dollars have been invested in this building, and it is a conglomeration of excellent (Marco Polo Restaurant on the Roof, The Women's Club facility, the Dorothy Draper

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MEMORANDUM




SUBJECT: lliDUSTRIAL SECTION- STATUS REPORT

Page 3

home) and obnoxious (excessive selling, hawkers, peddling). The building has been in an unfinished state; the exhibits remain in large part incomplete. We came within a hair's breadth of closing Better Living last week. Instead, we settled for strict regulation. It will require, however, daily policing. The owners, I should add, are trying to be cooperative, but they are highly disorganized.

"The Hall of Education is a misnomer. It has as much relation to "education" as the comic strips. We evicted their most objectionable lessees (portrait painters in the front of the building, hawkers, etc.) but what remains is largely an assortment of unattractive, uninteresting booths. They may very well collapse by default.

"The Pavilion of American Interiors opened late and is at least presentable. It is reminiscent of an ordinary trade show of furnishings, though we may take small comfort that it is better than we anticipated. It is, however, not meeting its expenses from its admission charge (50 cents). I fear it faces serious trouble in surviving.

"Finally, the House of Good Taste is far behind its anticipated attendance. Again, this project is dependent on admissions (also 50 cents), and Barney Fortunato (who is underwriting the investment) is frantic about the lack of traffic. One of his four houses remains incomplete, however, and his promotion has been woefully weak. We must recognize House of Good Taste as another sick participant.

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MEMORANDUM




SUBJECT: INDUSTRIAL SECTION- STATUS REPORT

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"The multiples, therefore are suffering the consequences of their own ineptitudes. We Will, of course, do all we can to save them from disaster, but it appears inevitable that their own inadequacies will continue to plague us.

"Apart from specifics, we have a general problem of traffic flow. The AT&T building is not drawing the crowds towards its end of the Pool of Industry, particularly from the Travelers Insurance - Hall of Education side. The principal reason is the failure of these buildings themselves to attract in their direction. Still another reason is the void in the former Hunt site; we're trying to correct this.

"Finally, I feel that apart from adjustments which should and, perhaps, can be made in existing space as well as exhibits, we must address ourselves promptly to plans for new attractions in 1965. Whenever you feel you have the time, we should discuss this subject at length. There is no question we need new material to stir renewed interest next year."

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AGENDA ITEM 3

MEMORANDUM

NEW YORK WORLD"S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORA:/

TO: MR. MOSES DATE: May 12, 1964

FROM: STUART CONSTABLE

suBJECT: ?taff Changes - Operations

The following Staff changes have ~een made in the Operations Division since the last meeting of the Executive Committee.

Harry F. Meyers, Director of :Maintenance and Security, resigned effective April 24, 1964.

Carl E. Holgren was appointed Director of :Maintenance, in addition to his duties as Deputy Vice President-Operations, effective April 24, 1964.

John T. O'Neill was appointed Director of Security, effective April 24, 1964.

Shirley Flynn was appointed Executive Assistant to Vice PresidentOperations, replacing Grace M. Glennon, deceased.

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MEMORANDUM


TOr MR. ROBERT MOSES DATE: MAY 21, 1964

FROM. w. E. POTTER

SUBJECT: STAFF CHANGES - ENGJNEERING

The following staff changes have been made in the Engineering Division since the last meeting of the Executive Committee:

William Whipple, Jr. , Chief Engineer, resigned effective April 23, 1964.

stead. Seymour Potter was appointed Chief Engineer in his

William Douglas was appointed Assistant Chief Engineer, a vacancy created by the promotion of Mr. Potter.

William Kelly was appointed Acting Construction Permit Officer to fill vacancy created by promotion of Mr. Douglas. It is now proposed to appoint Mr. Kelly to the position of Construction Permit Officer.

The Engineering Department staff has been reduced by thirteen persons, thirty-five percent of the former staff.

Joseph Watkins of the Construction Coordinator's office resigned effective May 20th.

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MEMORANDUM


TO: MR. MOSES DATE: MAY 12, 1964

FROM: ERWIN WITT

SUBJECT;

The following staff changes and additions have been made from December 16, 1963 to May 21, 1964:

Additions to the Staff Annual Salary

Executive

Joseph F. Watkins

Operations

Hugo A. Seiler

Alfred A. Coughlin

Eric Eisner Peter M. Bonaxdi Roger W. Martisen Selma L. Herbert William R. Beckett Stanley Birnbaum

James H. Davidson

Security John T. O'Neill Arthur L. Kiviette JosephS. Tardi

Maintenance William J. McCarthy, Jr. Robert E. U1reich

$15,000

16,500

10,500

11,000 12,000 10,800 13,000 13,000 10,500

10,500

22,000 12,000 12,000

12,000 10,000

Communications and Public Relations John J. Mills 10,000 Kathleen Senior 15,500

Position

Construction Expediter

Director of Radio and TV Operations Asst. Director of Radio and TV Operations Asst. Director of Special Events Manager of Scheduling Protocol Officer Protocol Officer Protocol Officer Asst. Director of Radio and TV Operations Asst. Mgr. of Field Operations for Special Events Dept,

Director of Security Asst. Director of Security Asst. Director of Security

Director of Maintenance Asst. Director of Maintenance

Asst. Director of Sports Coordinator of International Press and Promotion

Additions to the Staff - cont.

Engineering

William Goldspinner

Comptroller Arthur W. Walter

Transportation Robert C. Reilly

Staff Increases

Executive Assistants

Gates Davison First Deputy, Protocol

Douglas Beaton Asst. Vice Pres. , Intl.

George Bennett Ass1. Vice Pres., Intl.

Admisistrative Asst. Walker C. Noe

Purchasing Agent

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Annual Salary

$12,000

10,000

10,400

Present Annual Salary

*$16,000

19,000

15,000

10,000

Position

Project Engineer

Chief Accountant

Manager of Hall of Science

Proposed Increase

4, 000

1, 000

1, 000

500

Effective 1954

Jan. 1, 1964

April 1, 1964

April 1, 1964

March 1, 1964

*=Promotion

Extension of Contracts

Jacobus P. Groenendyke

:Consultants

Contract extended from Sept. 15, 1963 to October, 1965. $20,000 per annum.

:Mrs. :Fredericks. Moseley, Jr. Contract extended from Dec. 31, 1963

i'Mr. William Lawrence

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to "as long as the Fair Corporation desires your services. 11 $1, 200 per month plus expenses.

Contract changed from $10,000 per annum to $15, 000 per annum.

Comptroller

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FROM:

DATE:

SUBJECT:

AGENDA ITEM 0~

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<!ommiss ioner Robert Moses, Guy F. Tozzoli May 19, 1964

MEMORANDUM

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President, Ne1-1 York World 1 s Fair i. 1

L~E!~f!.N _T_O_-

TRANSPORTATION SECTION - SUMMARY OF OPERATING RESULTS

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REFERENCE:

COPY TO:

This report contains a suomary of operating results of the individual pavilions within the Transportation Section:

General Motors

Ford Motor Company

Chrysler Corporation

This Pavilion fulfills all the expectations of the General Motors people who set out to produce the outstanding exhibit of the Fair, Discounting attendance for the first few inclement days, the ~ (as of today 1 s date)~ has been taken by approximately 1»800,000 visitors and the waiting periods on weekends are very rarely less than one hour.

In the very beginning this pavilion experienced mechanical difficulties with its ride but once these were solved, the pavilion has been operating at full capacity. They cannot handle as many people per day as General Motors but this was pointed out to them early in the planning stages. A policy decision was made to ride people in Ford convertibles as opposed to a "chair" ride and they are quite satisfied,

Chrysler does not have the attendance of the two other automobile manufacturers but their theater featuring Baird's puppets is a very excellent show. On weekends, the tremendous amount of seating that they have provided is used to a large extent and they are quite satisfied.

Commissioner Robert Moses

Sinclair Refining Company

U. S. Rubber Company

Transportation & Travel

Greyhound

SKF Industries

Avis Rent-A-Car

Socony Mobil

Eastern Air Lines

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Dinoland has proven to be an outstanding attraction and there is a constant stream of people through this exhibit. Sine lair management advises me that their ~vhole Fair participation has far exceeded their expectations and they are delighted.

The great tire with the Ferris ~vheel ride is a smashing success, The average ~vait exceeds 45 minutes. Mr. George Vila, the President, has personally advised me of his extreme satisfaction with their attraction.

After a mediocre start, this pavilion is turning out to be quite successful. Last Sunday, for example, 31,000 people visited the U. S. Navy exhibit and over 20,000 visited the Cinerama Space Show. I attribute this mainly to their prime location opposite General Motors.

The restaurant is well attended as well as their exhibit. Here again, their prUne location opposite·~eneral Motors is a very great factor.

Since they are on the main stream of traffic between General Motors and Ford and opposite an entrance to Chrysler, the SKF pavilion is well attended and well received.

This has turned out to be a smash attraction with continuous waiting lines of both adults and children wanting to drive the antique cars.

This pavilion is well attended and on weekends, they could use a much greater capacity to handle the crowds wishing to try the simulated economy run.

Eastern management is very well satisfied and feels that traffic to date has exceeded their expectations.

Commissioner Robert Moses

U. S. Space Park

Port Authority Heliport & Exhibit Building

Auto Thrill Show

National Maritime Union

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This is a fine attraction but it has suffered greatly because of the fact that the Hnll of Science is not completed and people seeing the construction tend to shy aHay from the area. I believe \-lith the opening of the lm-1cr section of the Hall of Science their attendance will increase accordingly.

The Port Authority 1 s 360° movie has proven to be a great success but the entire operation suffers from a lack of people. Contrary to expectations, the main stream of traffic between General Notors and Ford has gone along the more narrmv 1m lies along Grand Central Parkway and east of the Chrysler site. I am trying to take steps to put more action in front of the building to attract people 1 s attention.

This attraction is doing very poorly. It is mainly caused by the fact that there is virtually no traffic in front of this area. I am taking steps to try to have General Motors direct its outgoing traffic closer to the entrance to the Auto Thrill Show. I also believe that any attraction which has only scheduled shows '"ill not get full attendance because there is so much for people to see and do. I am trying to convince their management to run a continuous show both afternoons and evenings.

This exhibit was a late starter and ran into construction difficulties. Therefore, it has been open only for a few days. It was originally intended to be a gathering place for special events. In actual practice, it seems to have turned into a picnic ground which we believe should be encouraged. We have spoken to Joe Curran, Pt:esident of the Union, and he has agreed to put in more benches and picnic tables.

Commissioner Rob~rt Moses

Century Grill International

Lowenbrau

Underground World Home

Hall of Science

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Business has been disappointing for this restaurant. It suffers from the same problem that besets the U. S. Space Park, i.e.=> the unfinished Hall of Science cuts off the line of sight and discourages the public. To improve matters, we have proposed an expansion of Century Grill' a premises so that they can operate an outdoor Schlitz Beer Garden fca turing an old fashioned brass band. This should liven up the area, help the concessinnaire, and ultimately increase revenues to the Fair Corporation. The Beer Garden proposal hns been approved by General Potter, Messrs. Constable and Witt and will be put into effect shortly.

This outdoor rathskeller, together with the authentic building around it has been an outstanding success. Hans Holterbosch, the Lowenbrau distributor is delighted and the reaction of the public has been excellent.

This project is not doing too '~ell. The primary reason advanced by the operator is the presence of the unfinished Hall of Science. They expect to do much better when the Hall of Science is opened.

Construction progress on this building continues to be disappointing. I believe~ however~ that we will be able to open the lower section on June 15, and plans are being made for a special opening of the upper section in the latter part of August or beginning of September.

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FROM:

DATE:

SUBJECT:

MEMORANDUM

Commissioner Robert Moses, President, New York World's Fair Guy F. Tozzoli May 20, 1964 TERRACE CLUB

AGEI:-JDA ITEM 6{b2)

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REFERENCE: J COPY TO: Stuart Constable

Attendance at the Terrace Club since the Fair has opened has been extremely poor, in some respects less than we had before the Fair opened. The.menu has been simplified, service has been improved by the installation of William Meyer from the Everglades Club in Palm Springs and complaints on food and service have diminished, The problems of low attendance can be attributed to the many letters and phone calls wh:l.ch I have received on two things.

Club members have advised that they would use the Club much more frequently except for the fact that they will not pay $2.00 for Fair admission for their guests, particularly since they are not certain whether they will go through the Fair. I have had many requests to set up some procedure whereby Club members will not need to purchase admission tickets to the Fair unless they desire to go out into the Fair area but it is very difficult to work out a procedure which will maintain the necessary control.

The next reason is the parking situation. The Club members became used to the free parking which was afforded them before the Fair opened. I am attempting to work out with Hertz a solution which will give Club members a special rate for parking. I hope to have this solved before the next meeting of the Executive Committee.

In an effort to stimulate attendance and at the request of many members, we have instituted a system of guest cards. Six cards will be forwarded to each member and must be signed by him before they will be honored. They are only good for one visit to the Club but I believe that they will help in some way to get more people to use this facility.

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AGENDA IT EM 7]2

MEMORANDUM



FRoM: Charles Poletti

suBJEcT: Report to the Executive Committee

Exhibitors in the International Area are enjoying success beyond what most of them had anticipated. This success is being measured by the number of visitors to the pavilions.

Here are some outstanding examples:

(1) India is reporting an average of 25,000 people a day.

(2) Hong Kong is considering an entry charge of 109 to stem the tide of visiting viewers and shoppers to the pavilion.

(3) Spain put on a 259 admission charge to the entire pavilion in order to reduce crowds.

( 4) Polynesia, after a slow start because the weather was too cold for their Samoan performers, is now elated with an average of nearly 3, 000 per day in its small area.

(5) To the Mexican Pavilion thousands of visitors are being attracted by the spectacular "Fliers of Papantla" demonstration which takes place four times each day in front of the pavilion.

(6) Denmark is desirous of more restaurant space because of inability to handle crowds in their present restaurant area.

(7) Sweden and Switzerland are witnessing this same unanticipated attendance to their pavilions and restaurants.

(8) There is usually a line of visitors to see the little Thailand Pavilion.

(9) Sponsors of the Africa Pavilion are elated with their attendance, thanks to the Burundi dancers and drummers, and the Ivory Coast dancers.

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(10) The International Plaza, in spite of its bazaar atmosphere, has become one of the most popular spots in the Fair.

(11) The Commissioner General of the UAR has rejected the suggestion that an admission charge be placed at the entrance, rather than at the museum in the pavilion, because he does not want to disturb the grand attendance figures being reported to the homeland officials.

( 12) The Pavilion of Ireland is well attended and lots of Irish coffee is being absorbed.

( 13) The Swiss Sky Ride is riding high.

We have received a good many complaints from International participants with respect to the high cost of service and maintenance; more specifically, the charges of Allied Maintenance and the charges of Pinkerton for guards. A few of the pavilions have terminated their contracts with Allied and Pinkerton.

The Commissioner General of Sierra leone has just served notice on us that Sierra Leone will not participate in 1965 because of the high cost of maintenance and service. We will discuss the whole situation with Sierra Leone.

Where International participants are charging to see works of art the attendance has not been too abundant, such as the Republic of China and the UAR. Spain is the exception. Jordan is charging 509 to get in the pavilion and this has cut down attendance by 75%.

The Pavilion of Fine Arts (the ex-Argentine Pavilion), the Belgian Village and the Pavilion of Paris and French Industries, will be covered in a special report to be presented at the Executive Committee meeting.

AGENDA ITEM 8£

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NEW YORf< WORLD'S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORt\TION

TO: MR. ROBERT MOSES /

DATE: MAY 21, 1964

FROM: w. E. POTTER

SUOJECT: STATES EXIITBIT STATUS

Montana - The Train, containing the principal items of the exhibit, returned to the site May 20th. Visitor capacity is small due to the narrow passages in the cars. Western Bar-B-Q has been added to exhibit.

Mar~ land - The exhibit is moderately popular, but the excellent restaurant and raw bar has worked at capacity since opening. They have been without a manag.er since opening day, but a new manager will be on duty May 25, 1964.

West Virginia- The exhibit is well done. The glass blowing feature has attracted good crowds since opening. The capacity of the restaurant has been expanded to meet demand.

illinois - Initial problems with Lincoln have not been fully solved, but Disney is engaged in additional work in HoHywood. One movement of the arms remains to Joe added. Despite this, the show is thrilling and usually results in prolonged applause. However, attendance has been disappointing and additional attraction at the entrance is necessary in order that passers-by know that a show exists within.

New Mexico - Indian dancers now perform regularly and attract visitors to static displays in the four smaller buildings. The displays are not particularly exciting - probably due to a small budget. The restaurant needs additional promotion, improved food quality and preparation. They have just added an alcoholic beverage license and entertainment in the bar area to attract people to building.

Oklahoma - Very popular, probably because it is open-air and very accessible. They have had problems with their lakes but they now appear to have been solved. A food operation is being added to satisfy demand.

New England - Finished except for restaurant which is to open around May 30. All exhibits are low key and there is no outstanding main attraction. Crowds have been small, largely due to the incomplete area which precluded a free flow of visitors and lack of entrance identification.

MR. ROBERT MOSES - 2 - :MAY 21, 1964

New York City - The Ice Show is on the verge of closing due to small attendance. Button's ability to stay open until the gate build!3 up after June 1 is questionable. There have been a number of problems with the ''helicopter'r ride and it has only been put in operation this week.

Hollywood - The show has been playing to small crowds because it is too static and overpriced. The management has been revised, theatrical director Barry Shear has been retained to revise show with continuous live entertainment by June 1. Restaurant is doing capacity business. Cocktail lounge is being changed to increase business potential.

Federal - Exhibits are now all in operation along with Cinerama ride which is still being checked out. The exhibit is fairly well attended although show is not outstanding.

Hawaii - The exhibit is well attended and the restaurant, due to advance group bookings, is doing well. The Alohatheatre show is a good one but it is doing very poorly. '!'hey have reduced prices and gone to continuous entertainment, but their ability to continue is uncertain.

Florida - Exhibits are very commercial but are being reasonably well attended. The porpoise show is suffering badly and it is hoped that warmer weather and larger crowds will help this outstanding presentation.

Texas - Problems regarding the Music Hall are well known. Outside, the Texas exhibits are virtually nonexistent and the outdoor restaurant is doing well on peak days but badly at other times.

Oregon - The Timber Carnival Show opened May 15 and, due to lack of publicity and its "out of the beaten path" location, is doing very poorly. They have five shows a day and some get an audience of less than ten. The show is a good one although overpriced. Steps are being taken to stimulate attendance through increased publicity and an advance sale booth near the entrance to the Fair.

New Jersey - Exhibits are good, but not outstanding. They are playing to good crowds, especially when local entertainment groups are performing.

New York State - Exhibit is drawing excellent crowds with their continuous community entertainment. Towers and theatre doing passable business.

MR. ROBERT MOSES - 3 - MAY 21, 1964

Missouri - Exhibits are good but not outstanding except McDonnell exhibit. Attendance is good and snack bar is doing good business.

Alaska - State exhibit was a late starter (May 7), and is taking time to build up attraction. Separate Alaska Village concession is not doing well and food and beverage facilities are being added. Steps are being taken to improve its appearance.

Wisconsin - Restaurant is low priced and the most successful in the Fair. The Red Garter is doing well for a few hours at night, but needs daytime attractions. The exhibit section has been delayed and should be open by June 1.

Louisiana - This exhibit is now about fifty percent open. French Market, Louisiana Cafe and Jazzland doing reasonably well. Others are doincJ poorly because of caliber of shows or because street is not entirely open. This exhibit is in financial trouble and they are in contact with Fair Corporation regarding possible solutions. The entire exhibit can become substandard without constant supervision, and we intend to provide sufficient inspections, etc., to assure compliance with Fair's rules and regulations.

Minnesota - Exhibits are ordinary and drawing small crowds, partly due to the incompletion of area around exhibit hall. The entire area is scheduled for completion by May 27. The smorgasbord restaurant has a reputation for excellent food and is doing reasonably well. The additional access and identification should help the restaurant business.

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MEMORANDUM


TOo MR. ROBERT MOSES DATE: lviAY 21, 1964

FROM· w. E. POTTER

SUBJECT: STATUS - STATE DAY PROGRAM

To date we have held state day programs for nine states, held several additional dedications and anticipate holding state day programs for almost all of the remaining states. A summary of the program to date is as follows:

April 23

April 24

April 25

April 29

May 4

May 5

May 13

May 18

New York State Day - Governor Rockefeller participated in ceremonies at New York State Pavilion.

Montana Day - Governor Babcock visited Fair for ceremony, parade and dedication of Montana rrrain exhibit.

Washington Day - The Governor was represented at ceremony by Mr. Edward Carlson, former chairman of Seattle Fair, and the Seattle Police Drill Team.

West Virginia Dedication - Governor Barron visited Fair for dedication of state's pavilion. Eleanor Steber sang at the ceremonies.

Rhode Island Day - Governor Chafee visited New England Pavilion for ceremony. The state presented a Marathon of Talent in the World's Fair Pavilion on this date.

Maryland Film Premiere- - Governor Tawes spoke at ceremony at Maryland Pavilion for premiere of film "O'er the Ramparts We Watched" sponsored by U.S. Rubber.

Virginia Day - Governor Harrison participated in ceremonies at United States Pavilion. The Jamestown Halberdiers and Virginia Military Institute Glee Club appeared.

Michigan Day - Governor Romney participated and was greeted by Governor Rockefeller. Over two thousand Michiganites attended ceremonies and luncheon at Rathskeller. University of Michigan and Michigan State bands participated.

MR. ROBERT MOSES - 2 - MAY 21, 1964

May 19

May 20

May 21

May 28

South Carolina Day - Governor Russell participated in ceremonies at United States Pavilion.

Wyoming Day - Governor Hansen participated in ceremonies at the New York State Pavilion.

North Dakota Dav - Governor Guy was represented by Mrs. Guy, Lieutenant Governor Wenstrom and Senator Young at ceremonies at United States Pavilion. Numerous North, Dakota entertainment units performed at show in the World's Fair Pavilion.

Maine Day - Governor Reed is scheduled to visit New England Pavilion for ceremony and World's Fair Marina for rechristening of "Friendship Sloop".

At the present time nineteen state day ceremonies are scheduled for the month of June.

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AGENDA ITEM 9c .-MEMORANDUM


TO: ROBERT MOSES DATE: 'MAY 261 1964


suaJEcT: STATUS REPORT FOR EXECUTNE COMMITTEE MEETING- JUNE 1st

CONCESSIONS

1. BRASS RAn..

Due to inefficient help and method of operation, this company got off to a poor start. However, several weeks ago, they made important changes in the overall operation which is now working satisfactorily.

Food - The 22. of the 25 food stands are doing satisfactorily. Business ranging from very good to fair depending upon location. Three stands doing poorly because of location.

Souvenirs - The sale of souvenirs follow the same general pattern of the food stands with certain busy locations doing the most business.

Specialty Restaurants - Of the 6 specialty restaurants, three are doing very well with capacity business on peak days, two are doing reasonably well, and one, which is opposite the Hall of Science, is doing poorly.

2. GREYHOUND

Disappointed in business to date. Operating 60 Rapid Transit buses, 40 Grand Tour buses, and 62 Glide-A-Rides. Up to the present time, carrying only 35% of attendance at the Fair.

The following concessions are doing well:

SWiss Sky Ride Medo Fair Corp. (Photo supplies) Flume Ride & Kiddyland (Lake Amusement Area) Arlington Hat Company Sinclair Refining Co. (gas stations in parking lots) Dancing Waters (Lake Amusement Area) Waffle Restaurant and Aerial Ride (Lake Amusement Area)

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SUBJECT:

MEMORANDUM


MR .. MOSES DATE: May 26

STUART CONSTABLE

STATUS REPORT FOR EXECUTNE COMMITTEE MEETING -JUNE lsr

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Concessionaires that are disappointed in business to date:

Monorail (Lake Amusement Area) Jaycopter 11 11 . 11

Maroda Lake Cruise (Lake Amusement Area) Wax MliiiSeum 11 11 11

Marim.a - William Crane is optimistic about the future. Hydrofoil and Boat Ride, subconcessionaires, are doing well, but the Bounty is doing poorly.

Concessions doing badly include:

Amphitheatre Continental Circus Puppet Show Santa Maria

The above 4 are in the Lake Amusement Area.

MEMORANDUM


TO: MR. MOSES DATE: MAY 27, 1964


suBJEcT: STATUS REPORT FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - JUNE 1ST

MAINTENANCE

After major readjustments1 the overall maintenance now seems to be operating satisfactorily. Although Allied has laidoff a considerable number of the cleaning crew

1 the cleaning generally

is greatly improved.

Worldng hours have been rescheduled to a stagger shift. There is a minimum number of workers in the morning and the size of the crew increases as the crowd does. They are now concentrating on watering and maintaining trees and planted areas.

Drawings are being prepared by Clarke & Rapuano to pave paths across lawns and in some cases completely pave such areas. We will also experiment with stanchions and rope to protect some of the malls.

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TO: MR. MOSES DATE: May 26, 1964


suBJECT: STATUS REPORT FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE- JUNE 1st

SECURITY DEPARTMENT

1. Admissions and Revenue Department

Increase in the volume of work has required the request for 7 additional personnel. Because of the high turnover rate in Allied Maintenance and Brass Rail, it has not been possible to curtail the operations of the Personnel and lndentification Departments.

2. Bus and Automobile Parking Department

Increase in the volume of traffic and the additional demands made on the personnel necessitates the assignment of 28 additional men. It is contemplated that a portion of the Lawrence Street auto-parking lot will be converted to charter bus parking. Plans are being drawn for the gates, treadles, markings, etc.

3. Fire Department

This department is functioning in a very efficient manner. It has requested 6 additional firemen to cover increased m,unber of fire prevention inspections, to investigate complaints of overcrowding and to attend places of public assembly, such as the Singer Bowl, Pavilion, all d Parade ground. The 6 additional men are ex New York City Firemen and are well trained.

4. Police Department

Increased personnel is necessary to cope with civil demonstrations, regulating overflow crowds at various exhibits, clearing roadways in the vicinity of concessions where shows are visible from the street, and other numerous assignments ordered by the Fair.

176 patrolmen are now receiving basic tra:il'\ing in the service building and will be available for duty on June 1st. A study is now under way concerning the feasibility of a third precinct.

A safety program has been devised and is in full operation under the new Safety Director.

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TO:

FROM:

SUBJECT:

MEMORANDUM


MR. MOSES DATE: May 27, 1964

STUART CONSTABLE

STATUS REPORT FOR EXECUTNE COMMITTEE - JUNE 1ST

MEDICAL PROGRAM

The professional care service is functioning from a temporary emergency facility of 10 beds and 5 First Aid Stations. A full compliment of physicians and nurses are on duty and providing excellent medical care. As of May 11, 1964, over 3, 300 cases had been logged.

Turner Construction Company has advised that the Atomedic Hospital should be completed by June 5th.

General sanitation has improved markedly over the past two weeks, and 16 New York City Health Inspectors assisted the Fair inspectors during the past week and reported that the overall sanitary situation is most satisfactory.

AGENDA ITEM 9c

MEMORANDUM


To: ROBERT MOSES DATE: May 20, 1964


SUBJECT: STATUS REPORT- SPECIAL EXHIBITS

Mormon Church Exhibit - Building is completely open and operating and the Church is immensely pleased with its impact on the public. They are adding personnel to handle crowds well in excess of their original estimates. The dedication ceremonies were held last week and brought seven members of the Council of Twelve to the Fair simultaneously for the observances and related television broadcast.

;soy Scouts of America - All is in order. The Scouts are causing no trouble. Problems about transportation, admission to the grounds, etc., have all been resolved with far less difficulties than was anticipated. Their lease has been amended to the satisfaction of all parties.

Russian Orthodox Church - Open, operating, no problems.

Protestant and Orthodox Center - The controversial film, "Parable", has opened and there has been no adverse public reaction to date. The child care center is not getting enough play and I am tak:lng steps to advertise this facility more widely. The theatre in this building was late in completion but represents the last single item to be finished in the Special Exhibits area.

Billy Graham Exhibit - They are unhappy about their neighbors, including garbage areas, stroller rental kiosks, etc., but not sufficiently so to object formally. They are pleased with their attendance.

Masonic Brotherhood Foundation - The Masons are overwhelmed by the play they have been getting and have increased their volunteer force already to 15016 of the original corps. Evidently, every Mason in the world considers this a "must"; and because of its location near the Main Gate, it has become an important meeting place.

General Foods Arches - The Archways continue to cause trouble, and nobody is happy about them. The mechanical problems are not yet resolved although General Indicator promises a solution in the very near future -- the

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To: Robert Moses DATE: May 20, 1964

FROM: Stuart Constable Page 2

SUBJECT; STATUS REPORT - SPECIAL EXHIBITS

specific item causing the illegibility is apparently a matter of a 659 relay within each unit; the information display, largely prepared by Time-Life, is also not satisfactory and steps are being taken to resolve this.

The Long Island Exhibit - Attendance is poor, but picking up. Otherwise, no problems.

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MEMORANDUM

NEW YORK WORLD's FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION

To: ROBERT MOSES oArE: May 20, 1964


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

ART BOOK

Agreement was signed by Leo S. Olschski, S. P. A. , Media and Fair Corporation on 3/4/64. No advance payment.

COMMEMORATIVE SOUVENffi FELT CARPET Agreement was signe~ by Official Red Carpet, Inc~ , Media and

Fair Corporation on 3/20/64. No advance payment.

RECORD ALBUM {Official World's Fair Album of New York City Songs) Agreement was signed by Lanrock Co. , Media and Fair Corporation

on 3/23/64. No advance payment.

ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS

Agreement was signed by B. C. Agency, Media and Fair Corporation on 3/23/64. Advance payment $17,000.

,ELOWERlNG SEED STICKS Agreement was signed by Carmichael-Davis, Inc., Media and Fair

Corporation on 3/30/64. Advance payment $7,500.

RECORD ALBUM (Official World's Fair Album of Folk Music of Foreign Countries) Agreement was signed by Horizon Records, Media and Fair Corporation

on 4/6/64. No advance payment.

CRAYONS AND MODELING CLAY Agreement was signed by Sargent Art Materials, Inc. , Media and

Fair Corporation on 4/9/64. Advance payment $10,000.

HANDBAGS

Agreement was signed by Danie Creations, Media and Fair Corporation on 4/13/64. Advance payment $7, 500.

OFFICIAL TEA (Tetley Tea)

Agreement was signed by Beechnut-Life Saver, Inc., Media and Fair Corporation on 5/18/64. $50,000 fee.

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TO: ROBERT MOSES cATE: May 20, 1964


suBJEcT: Status Report - License Agreements (continued)

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CHILDREN'S RECORD We have authorized Media to conclude negotiations with Pied Piper

Records, Inc. Legal has cleared the contract. Expect signed agreement by 6/5/64. No advance payment.

LIQUOR DECANTER We have authorized Media to conclude negotiations with James Beam

Distilling, Inc. Legal has cleared the contract. Expect signed agreement 6/8/64. Advance payment $5, 000.

SLIDE PUZZLE We have authorized Media to conclude negotiations with Roalex Company.

Legal has cleared the contract. Expect signed agreement 6/8/64. Advance payment $5,000.

RECORD ALBUM (Dance Band) We have authorized Media to conclude negotiations with Meyer Davis

Music, Inc. Media expects to submit agreement to Fair Corporation for approval by 6/4/64. Expect signed agreement by 6/22/64. No advance payment.

RECORD ALBUM (Ferde Grofe Suite) We authorized Media to conclude negotiations with RCA, Inc. Media

expects to submit agreement to Fair Corporation for approval by 6/5/64. Expect signed agreement by 6/23/64. No advance payment.

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MEMORANDUM


TO: ROBERT MOSES DATE: MAY 19, 1964

FROM: SWART CONSTABLE

suBJECT: EXECUTIVE COivlMITTEE MEETING AGENDA - JUNE 1, 1964.-

FOR RATIFICATION

1. Boy Scouts of America Amendment #1 to agreement between National Council Boy Scouts of America and the Fair Corporation adding 9, 761 sq. ft. of land, and sale of Boy Scout items. · 3-10-64

2. International Cable Ride Corporation (Swiss Skyride) 3rd Addendum to concession agreement between International Cable Ride Corp. and Fair Corporation re: Percentages payable to Fair Corporation for the sale of souvenirs, food and beverages.

3-14-64

3. United States Post Office

a. Modification to amendment dated November 6, 1963 to the agreement to lease dated May 8, 1963 changed specifications relating to equipping Post Office as an exhibit and decreased by $282 the amount to be paid by the Government to reim-burse the Fair Corporation for this work. 4-14-64

b. Indenture between Fair Corporation and Samuel Himmelfarb Associates, Inc. amends the agreement of November 7, 1963 between those parties so as to incorporate changed specifications for the Post Office work and so as to reduce the amount to be paid by the Fair Corporation to Himmelfarb by $282 .

. 5-11-64

4. Goldfarb Exposition Souvenir Corporation Amendment :/f2 to license agreement (over $100, 000) re: addition of "Lucky Tokens" to retail at not more than 25~. 3-20-64

5. Flushing News Company

Agreement between Flushing News Company and Fair Corporation re: sale of newspapers from 10 stands at Fair gates and subway - 5/20/64

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TO: ROBERT MOSES DATE: MAY 19, 1964

FROM: STUART CONSTABLE PAGE 2

SUBJECT:

6. Compass Fair, Inc. {Texas Music Hall)

Amendment to lease between Angus G. Wynne, Jr. and Compass Fair, Inc. and Fair Corporation re: Rental increase of $276, 596. 4-16-64

7. W -T Development Corp. Agreement between Fair Corporation and Angus G. Wynne, Jr., Compass Fair, Inc. and W-T Development Company, Inc. re: Loan to Angus G. Wynne, Jr. and Compass Fair, Inc.

4-16-64

8. Special Enterprises Showboat, Inc.

Termination of License Agreement between Special Enterprises Showboat, Inc. and Fair Corporation. · 4-28-64 -

AUTHORIZATIONS

None

STATUS REPORTS

1. Licenses 2. Medical Report 3. Special Exhibits

APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL POLICEMEN

TO: MEMBERS OF EXECUTNE COMMITTEE

FROM: ERWIN WITT

AGENDA ITEM: 2a

The attached Financial Report shows that we have approximately $1, 500, 000 cash on hand plus $18, 000, 000 in certificates of deposit. Against this we have bills for construction and operation in the amount of $3,000,000. We have had a carry over of construction invoices which will be dropping decidedly from now on. The additional engineering costs for overtime and emergency construction to complete amount to about $3, 500, 000.

Our cash income for the first month of operation from admissions, ticket sales, rental payments, etc. was approximately $3, 500, 000. This includes only $10, 000 of aboot $200, 000 of concession revenue earned for eight of our poorest days of operation, the remainder being applied against deposits received. Our monthly operating expenses are running now at the rate of $3, 000, 000 a month. The constant rise in our weekly attendance indicates that from now on we should be able to accumulate additional funds for the repayment of our Notes, repayment to the City for permanent park improvements and accumulating a surplus for post Fair work.

The revenue from concessions will not come in in any volume until the deposits are used up, which should be about mid summer. In addition, we have approximately $9,000,000 in rentals coming due on July 15th this yea:r plus the utility income.

I feel confident that we can pay off our Notes before the end of this season of the Fair with an ample balance to carry us through the closed season.

Comptroller


SUMMARY STATEMENTS OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS

FROM AUGUST 18, 1959 ~ MAY 15, 1964

Receipts: Contributions Pr.oceeds of bank loans Proceeds of 61. World's Fair Notes * Rents, licenses, parking and utilities income Admissions Miscellaneous income

Total receipts

Disbursements: Repayment of bank loans Construction ~ost Other pre-Fair expenses Accounts receivable - suspense

Total disbursements

Cash and deposit balance May 15, 1964

Distribution of balance: Cash

Less - Unremitted withheld taxes Investments Loans receivable Operating and construction deposits

$1,453,277.61 37,856.97

$ 90,100.00 6,000,000~00

29,829,000.00 20,661,823.89 38,492,465.83

470,486.31

6,000,000.00 32,456,656.39 33,563,013.99

263,925.57

1,415' 420.64 18,000,000.00 1,890,000.00 1,954,859.44

*Total subscribed $29,916,000

$95,543,876.03

72,283,595.95

$23,260,280.08

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TO:

FROM:

SUBJECT:

AGENDA ITEM 2b

MEMORANDUM


CO:MMfsSIONER MOSES

STUART CONSTABLE

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DATE: APRIL 30, 1964

',/ }\.__. \/ At the December 16, 1963 meeting of the Executive

Committee the following counter-signatories on checks and requisitions were authorized by resolution:

For the Vice President-Operations

Carl Helgren, Deputy Vice President-Operations Grace M. Glennon, Executive Assistant Harry F. Meyers, Director Maintenance and Security R. F. Tarkman, Office Manager

Due to the resignation of Harry F. Meyers and the death o.f Grace M. Glennon, it is requested that John 'r. O'Neill, Director of Security, be substituted for Harry F. Meyers, end Shirley Flynn, Executive Assistant, be substituted for Grace M. Glennon, as counter-signatories for the Vice President-Operations, and that the Comptroller be authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to increase the bond on each such signatory to $100, 000.

If you approve, I recommend that a resolution be presented to the Execut!ve committee for adJ:. -l, ~~~·

AGENDA ITEM 9.Q

MEMORANDUM


TO: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DATE: MAy 26, 1964

FROM: ROBERT MOSES

SUB.JECT:

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Attached hereto are three regulations which have been adopted and promulgated since the last Executive Committee meeting.

I recommend ratification by the Executive Committee of these regulations.

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

F~v&HH;o 52, N. v. • TtLtPHOHE ·AREA Coor:: 212 • WF 4·1964 • C...a~t AooRtssWORLDSFArR•

May 15, 1964

ALL PARTICIPANTS

STUART CONSTABLE

The Fair Corporation has adopted· the following addillonal: Regulation for the operation. of Exhibits and· Concessions (Part 3 of the Rules and Regulations).

13. SPECIAL EVENr.rs

A speci-al event at any facility controlled by the Fair Corporation such as the Singer Bowl, the Pavilion, the Tiparillo Band Pavilion~ the River Common, tpe National Maritime Union Park .. the Court of States, the Court of the Universe or the Parade Ground, may not be conducted without written. pe:umisston of the li'alr Corporation. Participants desi·ring to arrange for .a special event shouil.d com:tWi!t the ProgrBil'il!l Director for details otf procedures.

A special event .conducted wholly within the premises of a partlietpant does not normally require written permissi·OO of the It'3.1r Ccorporation so long as the event is otherwise permissdible unde:rr the participant's lease or other ag.reement of participation and the Rules and Regulations and is conducted in accordance with such lease or other agreement and the Rules and :Regulations. If, however, such event requires the services of caterers, the installation of additional seaUng: or serving facilities, the setting. up of special equipment, such as sound-producing devices, heating, cooking, electrical or electronic equipment, o~ a,ny otber arrangements with contractors other than the maintenance contractor or contractors approved by the_lt,air Corporattcm for work ·at the Fair ground..c:;, the participant must ol\ltain a written permit issued by the Director of Security.

<:::JJ~ Vice President-Operations

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REGULATION R EGAHDTITG DEriiONSTRA TIONS

"Demonstrations, parades, congregations, picketing or other similar acts on the Fair site ru·e prohibited except under written permit of New York World'~> Fair 1964-1965 Corporation. No person may enter U1e Fair site with sticks, placards, handbills or other materials for use in an unauthorized demonstration.

Any person violating this regulation is a trespasser, subject to ejection from the Fair, arrest and prosecution."

REGULATION REGARDING CONDUCT ON FAIR SITE

" Congregating in gangs; causing a crowd to collect except under written permission of the Fair Corporation; engaging in offensive, disorderly, threatening, abusive or insulting language, conduct or behavior; interfering with the operation of exhibits, concessions, or attractions; taking photographs or making sketches or recordings for commercial purposes except under written permission of the Fair Corporation; vending or hawking souvenirs, products or services in streets, on sidewalks or otherwise than as permitted in writing by the Fair Corporation; and similar activities offensive, disturbing, obstructive or annoying to Fair visitors or others at the Fair are prohibited,

Any person violating this regulation is a trespasser subject to ejection from the Fair, arrest and prosecution. rr

AGENDA ITEM gg_

MEMORAN::·UM

:NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964-19e5 CORPORATION

To: ROBERT MOSES .::>ate: MAY 21, 1964

From: STUART CONSTABLE

Subje"t' APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL POLICEMEN - JUNE 1st EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE "' ' MEETING AGENDA

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT, pursuant to Ctapter 428, paragraph 2 (f) of New York Laws of 1960 and Sect!.cn 23 of the Membership Corporations Law of New York, a.lld tb.e authority c::~nferred by New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Corporation upon the Director of Se:::u:r·ity, whcse signature appears below, the following persons re.:~ommended by PirJcertcn' ;a National Detective Agency, Inc. have been appointed. by the Director of Sec.:·.:'it.y, as special policemen for the policing of lYJ.e area c·c~upied by said Ccrporatio~:

(SEE ATTACHED)

The makL'lg of the foregoing appointments is hereby 8.pproved by me. Since ~.hi3 memorandum co:::1stitutes our reccrd of l~e ab.ove appoj.ntme:v.:-.ts, may I req.:.<?..s~. that it be returned to me after the next meetirrg of tl).e Execut e C:)mmi:tee.

Stuart ~:-natable Vice-President - Operatio!::>

THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the foregoing app·:-intments were appr.:·ve .i ty t~1e Executive Committee at a meeting l"..eld on 196

c:!: Mr. Constable Miss Haig File

Err.estL'1e R. Haig Se~reta=y

Abbnte, Peter E. Alejandro, Victor H. Aromandi, Anthony J. . Arras ate 1 1-iichael J. Babuak, John R. Baudo, Kathryn l·I. Barr,. John A .. Bartolotto, Joseph; Behrhorst,. David. G: .. Bentley,, Brian, P .. Berger, Samuel Berman, Louis. Bre.ndt,. Roger D •. Breen, Caroline Brod·, Nar.:Lon. L. Brol'm, ~layne· Ji. Buckley, Patr.tck Ji .. Bunten, Charles. H:. Butgerot, John Callahan, Edw.ard J. Cannizzaro,. Firancesoo Carrillo 1. Ada R. Churns,. Michael P .. Cicarado, :L.ouis J. eollins, Edward E. Connelly 1 John G. Copeland, Charles vi. Cornelius, Harold G. Corno, Emily A. Crepeau-, Helem. Cunni:ngbam., ha.mlr W. Cusack, John Cutrone, Frederick DtAlessandro, · .Anthoey J. Dalton, EdWin Di Santo, John A. Donnelly , Stephen J. Dudzinski, Justin E£ros, Jack Eigner 1 John H. Erker, Frank R. Gatley, Thomas J. Gavin, Kenneth A. Gentile, l1icbael A. Goldberg, Solomon Grafton, John c. Guerra, Peter M. Hall 1 Thomas C. Hartenstein, Edward F. Herberich, I1atthew. Hol~bek , Paul J.

Jahn, Peter H. ·Jordan 1 Thonas J •.. Joyce, John E~ Kafka, Geraldine R. Kelly, Robert J. Kinstrey, Albert L. Kitchen, Charles I. Knoebel, Hartin Kraus, Harry R .. Krupp, Herbert tv ... Kushner·, Anita Lauter,, Edward· M. Lawlor, John J. ooamy., Jeremiah,. J:., ~everett,. Raymona o. Lindsay, James MacGregor, John s .. Mahon, Eduard V. Makin, Fred C, Malone 1 Martin J •. Maloney, La'l-n-ence M. Markey, James L. Maseroni 1 \vilJiam R. Mayo., Theodore McCarthy, John P. McKeon, Arthur T. McKevitt, Charles F. Mci1ahon, PatriCk P. McManus, Jf:U116s v. MeMeekin, Andrew: J. McQuade, Lawrence J. Meyer, Madeline A. Mohead, Margaret Mucha, Robert J. MUrphy, Margaret M. Nascarella, Marie Neary, William Jr, Nelson, Ruben Newcombe, Richard E. o•araq,, Paul a. Opitz, Edward F. Osborne~_I1arcella H. Pauls, .. "ita A, Piguet, George H. Plapinger, Bruce M. Porr, Thomas s. Porter, William J. Puglisi, Peter Rattinger, William c. Roberts, Marguerite J. Rogers, Harold J.

Rooney, Daniel J. Rivera, Hana Rizzi, Peter A. Ryer 1 George l-T • Shepardson, Gailord P. Sherlock, John P. Simon, Gloria A. Spencer 1 Edward Spiro, Richard T. Stanislavsky 1 Paul Steele, J.ames v. Stellwagon, Gerard F. Szczerbicld, Frank R. Troy 1 Ed1-rard J. Tui'ariello 1 Daniel V. Verderosa, William J. Vigilante, Heney E. Waring, Elaine M. Watson, William L. Weigl, Robert A. Weiss, Harry Williams, James F. Wilson, Donald G. Yomtov, Morris

Alacca, Alfred Alloyne, Vernon Altieri, Dominick /lllla to, Frank Antretter, Allan Apostolo-vr, George Archibald, Joseph Asciolla 1 Vincent Barash, lieil Bell, vlilliarn Bering, Robert Blager, Richard Bland, John Boyl,e, James Brady 1 Joseph Bruning, \·Jilliam Buca.lo, Eugene Buonaiuto, James Buzzeo, Richard Byrne 1 Patrick Cahill, '\'lilliam Cali, Joseph Callender; Victor Carino, Peter Candella, Joseph Carolan, Patrick Carosotto, Paul Carr, Michael Casaburi, Joseph Cassidy, Harold Caufield, Douglas Caulfield, James Cerlenko, Prank Cleary, Thomas Cofi'ey, Brendan Colesanno, Richard Comerford, James 6. Conforti, Alfred Connolly, John c. Cook, Charles Corcoran, Frank Correggio, Anthony Corum, Jack Cosenza, Ra;ymond Crowley, Patrick Cuccio, Michael v. Cuchel, Joseph Cunni.f'fe, Thomas Daly, John P. Dascoli, Edward Devine, Joseph Dittmer, Peter Dix, Dennis Doherty, Patrick Donovan, V!illiam P.

Donnelly, Daniel Donnelly, Michael Donahue, R. Donohue, John Dougherty, E. DoHney, EdHard Doyle, E. Doyle , George Dalton, l;J.aurice J. Del-iaria, Joseph Drayton, Robel'*t Duenas, Lat-rrence Dunn, Robert ll£urnack, Robert Ekberg, Richard Ekizian, Avak F'ahy, P. Feehan, Hilliam Pinocchio, Alfred Flanigan, Hartin Foglia, Neil F·oglio, Dominick F'ord, James Fornabaio, Thomas F'raser, Albert Froelich, Donald Furey, Joseph Garvey, Gerald Gavin, John Gaoghan, David Geoghan, Matthew Getter, Calvin Giddings, James Gildea, Joseph Gilmartin, Thomas Ginley, Joseph Guilian1, Thomas Graham, James T. Green, Robert Greene~ Thomas Gregory, Donald Gudelis, Francis Binley, Edward Haight~ Gordon Hal ton, John D. Hamlin, John Hansen, Louis Harley, Thomas Hasson, Philip Howley, Lawrence Heffernan, EdHard Hembury, Edl-lard Hennessy, Thlli~as Hines, Edmond Hoeppner, Raymond Hoey, Thomas

Hankins, Terrence Horne, Donald Husse, 'llhomas Jackson, Ot~~en Juw~ s, George D. Kar.e, Bernnrd Kaplan, 1\.eil 1\aplan, Sanford Kattenstroth, Nor.man King, Henry Kittelberger, John Kelleher, John Kelly, Philip Kennedy, Howard R. Kudla, Alexander Larkin, Joseph La®.ria, Joseph Lessinger, Louis Linekin, Robert Loiacono, John A. Lopez~ Anthony Lynch, Kevin Naddal one , John Nadigan, Patrick Nalena, Frank Maldonado, Joseph Maloney, Daniel Maloney, Michael Nanage;io, Robert F. Hanie r, John 1'1anning, Walter Mannion, Michael Manson, Robert Marrr.ann, Eugene Nassaro, John Matthews, Nathan A. Haune, Patrick Maynard, Paul McAllister, John McCarthy James J. HcCarthy, John HcClair, \Villi am HcDonough, Thomas l1cGarry, James HcGrail, Patrick McGloin, Hugh :t-fcGuire, John McKell, David NcKenna H. HcPhillips, Brian HcQuade, James Militello, Joseph R. Milich, Barry Mission, John Molinari, Lester

1-!onaco, F'lavian Hoore, Robert Horan, Brendan horan, John Horri s, Robe .:rt Euliero, Robert Hurphy, Hilliam Norton, Robert Nixon, John Obremsl{i, Henry occonnor, Patrick o• Connor, Jerome 0' Grady, Thomas Qt Gr'ady, Gerald o•stulivan, William O'Toole, John Pallans, Nark D. Pentangelo, Robert :Phillips, Thomas Phalen, Timothy R. Piccioli, Frank Piscopio, Joseph Platt, William Ponzo, Michael Powers, Daniel Powers, Elmer Pultz, Robert Preston, John Quinn:. Jame.s Reilly, John Robinson, Robert Rodinslcy:, Philip Ronayne, James Ruben, Earl Rubenstein, Louis Russell, Roy RuseelJ., Salvatore Ryan, John Saporta, David Sarinsky, Edward Scarbeck, Stanley Scheioh, John Schoenemann, Richard Schmelter, Willirun Serrano, !<'rank Shean, James Shinnick, Richard Siano, F'rank P. Singleman, Gerard Sinnott, Eugene Sisk, Thomas R. Silverman, Norman Smolinsky, Francis Sollin, Charles

Springman, Frank Stegman, Richard Ste zelberger, 1·1illiam Sticklus, Robert Stillman, Jerome Strong, Thomas Sullivan, Jeremiah Sweeney, Thomas Sykes, Donald Tagliabue, Joseph F. Talley, Charles Teaton, Raymond Thomas I vlilliam Thompson, Douglas Tighe,· James Tortoricello, Andrew Tranchina, Carl Travers, Richard Tricarico, Joseph Troiano, Paul Vance, Russell Vase.k, John Venn, Thomas Vint 1, Vincent Waldron, Hichael Walsh, James Walsh, ~1aurice Walthall, Emmit Weaver, Eric lve 1 sman, Harry Williams, Edward Wilkins, Stephen Wray, James t-Jynne , John Zayas, JUlio

Bealler, John C. Brophy, John C. Capalbo, Anthony Cotter, James C. Duffy, John E. Frick, Richard A, Ginsberg, Frank R. Groneveldt, Charles Lef:P,er, John C. Modin, William M. Pereira, Paul A. Rase, Albert B. Scerica, Michael Sheahan, Walter Smith, Georg·e Steiner, Leo

f:.BN E.Y, Curti. s ALEXIS, Lsrry J. ALLEN , J Elms s ALVES, Lewis R. ATKINSON, Robert C,

BALDINI, Edt-lard R. B..ARBETTA, t·Jill iam BELICKIS, Jos, BENTLEY, David L. BROMBERG, Stephen BR01:m, Ira BROvJI·~, Joseph A. Jr. P.ROim, t~ill1e BUCKLl!.Y, John BUTtKE, Raymond J • BURNS, William F,

CACM1ESE, Charles R, CANAVACIOL, Richard R, CAP, Edward F • CAREY, John CARLANTONE, Joseph A. CARLO, Charles J. CARROLL, Kenneth J. CASANOVA, Alberto Go CAUFILED, Douglas c. CHIMIENT.r, Joseph R, CHRIST, Athan J. CLARKE, Robert P. CLAUSSELL, Ernector CLINTON, Kenneth c. COHEN, Charles H. CONFORTI, Michael F.

DAVIDOFF, Kenneth DAVIN, vJilliam J,

·DELUCA, JElmes J. DEX.!ARCO, Gal tan

. DOLAN, .Arnold C. DORAl~, Jsmes DOROS~~ICZ, Stanley DUNN, Charles J.

ELCOCK, l'linaton A. ELIA, Nicholas J. ERNST, John W.

FALANGA, Michael B. FITZGERALD, Edward FLORE, Roger

GARGER, Joseph J. GARRET·r, Charles GB3..8L, i'!ol ter GI;)DilWS, James J. GOSORI:-~GER, Thomas P,

GOLIAS, ?:;Jul L. G?..f,BER, Gilbert

G?J,:l.Li-1, JOnH H. GR~VES,Dennis R. GRECO, Pe/~er J. GREt":~E, Calvin \•1, GREGORY, Eugene GULIZI.4, i'ia rio

H.Ai·iHOHS, Do vid E. HARPER, Willie G, HASSLER, \Villiem F. HAYNES, George t-1. HEALY, Thomas D. HEGGE,Harren Do HIRNSCHAL, Klaus E. HORN, L~n·Irence R. HYDE, Arthur K.

J/~·1ES, Cyril Eo JERIDEAU, Maurice B.

JESINSKY, Matth~w J.

KAPLAN, Barry R. KEARSE, Isaiah D. KERINS, Patrick K~1T, Clifford J. KIEVAL, Richard D. KING, James M. KIRK, Robert Earl KUBER, Lawrence M.

LAMARSH, Stephen V, Lili~DAETA, Anthony LAPIANA, Alfred LEATHERBERRY, Larry S, LEE, Isaiah Jr. LERNER, Sidney D. LICHTENtoiALD, Edward M. Jr, LOCH, Alfred LOGUIDICE, Henry Ao LOMBARDI , Alfred LONG, Monroe E. III LOPEZ, Robert

MC CABE, Terence P. MC GINUIS, Carl ton. L, · MC LP.UGHLDl', Edward H •.

1-lADILL, '!rlilliam B, MAGEE, Charles A. r1AHOJ:IT , Dennis ~.AHON, Joseph :f.lARTlli, John R. HARTINO, Anthony Hfi.ZO\VIECKI, 't-11lliam A. ME.'YER, Robert R. NILE'Y, John E. Mn{ERD, Richard

HOORE, Edl-lard J. 1-:0SCATO, Franlc J. HO.SKOI-:I?Z, Nil ton K"ULLAi~EY, Kevin HURPHY, \Villi em E.

0 t BRIEN, Ed\'lard J • O'CONNOR, James J. o•r;ONNELL, Denis J • OLKER, Frederick 0 1}!ALLEY, John J, O'SULLIVAN, John D.

PAm CHAND, Tbomas P. PALHER, John R. PAPA, Frank A. PATRICK, Joseph PENSABENE, Poul PETTINE, Alphonse V. PIRES, Frank POL~~. Clifford A. Jr. POTTER, Richard Jt PROUTE, George D,

QUINN, John QUINN, John Patrick

RAGGI, Robert J, REIKER, Edward W. REILLY, Charles J, REILLY, Edward REILLY, Ke't11n Bo RILEY, Alfred J. RIVERS, James ROBINSON, William J, RODONSKI, Philip J. ROE, Bobby \'1, RmlLEY Michael H. ROBINSON, William F.

SAUSA, Louis J • SCHNIER, Jobn SCHOLPP, Joseph SCHOPPS, William J. SCHROEDER, Henry SCHUL~1Z, Warren SCHWARZ, Edwin SERNA, Joseph SEXTON, Robert Lo SHANER,~ Michael SHERivlA.l'i, Donald SHERWOOD, Gary L. SHUGRUE, John S. SIEGEL, Bruce Eo SII~I10NS, Robart SLAVIU, Hartin M, SPERLING, Richard A. SPITZER, Jack Ro SPOERER, Leonard J.

STROCCO, Hilliam '" SUTHERLAND, v/illett

THEOBALD, Jobn L. ~liOHAS, Jobn F. TIED!1AN, John H. TIEDHA~m , Adolpb H. TIP..fi.BASSI-;-~Donald•J • TOTH, Dennis J. TRENTACOSTE, Frank TRON, Dale 0. TROYANO, Jobn A.

VINCENT, Salvatore . VITTI, Jcmas A.

WAGNER,'Josepb P. WALSH, Janes F. WALSH, M1cbael J. \"ALSH, Robert S • WELLER, Ross J • WIOLITZ, Herbert

ZELKO\oliTZ, Lerrr

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AGENDA ITEM: lla MEMORANDUM


TO: Mr. Robert Moses O.ATE: May 26, 1964

FROM: Seymour A. Potter

sueJEcr:Roadways and Grading- Third Stage -Park Department Contract Q-99-2562

Date of Contract - Apr. 22, 1963 Amount- $3,024, r/95. Status Jan. 1, 1964 - 6016

Completion Date - Dec. 1, 1963 Participation- Park Dept. 86%, Fair 14%

Zara Contracting Company's work under the above contract stopped completely on December 17, 1963 except for one curb crew. Readiness of the roads and walkways by Opening Day required that the contractor undertake winter operations which he was unwilling to do, and which under the terms of the contract, the Park Department was unable to enforce.

You therefore approved on January 7, 1964, the Fair Corporation absorbing Zara's costs for frost-breaking, extra expenditures to keep his asphalt plant in operation, and premium titile for week-end and holiday work. Subsequently you approved the Fair paying for dry-gravel over and above the amounts included in the City contract so that a stable foundation for the paving could be assured.

Despite these actions Zara's progress by February 24th amounted to only 70%. To expedite the work you then approved double shift operation and use of a second paving rig1 with the Fair Corporation reimbursing Zara for his additional costs as before. Progress still being unsatisfactory as of March 2nd, you approved increased premium time and another paving rig.

By March i2th it became clear that Zara could not complete by Opening Date. You therefore approved negotiating an agreement to bring in another contractor to finish remaining work in the Lake and Transportation Areas at Fair Corporation expense, Zara to turn over to us as an offset, the amount he would receive from the Park Department for such work. Subsequently in early April, to further expedite the work it was necessary to take over curb placement on a time and material basis.

Under these arrangements roads and walkways were ready for April 22, 1964.

Current estimates indicate total cost to the Fair Corporation will be $955, 000. (exclusive of the offset Zara is to return to the Fair, estimated to be about $200,000.) Your previous approvals for the foregoing actions amounted to $4 55, 500.

Request approval for additional expenditure of $499, 500.

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//1'ctJ?!t&~~/ SAP/wr ~ef En~

MEMORANDUM


TO: Mr. Robert Moses oATE: May 26, 1964


suBJEcT: Second Stage Electrical Work - Park Department Contract Q.-99-362

Date of Contract - Sept. 1, 1962 Completion Date - May 30, 1963 Amount- $2,994, 678.00 Participation- Park Dept. 59%; Fair 41% Status - January 1, 1964 - 7 5~ complete

It became apparent in early January 1964 that rate of progress of Johnson Electrical Corp. under the above contract was insufficient to permit completion by Opening Day, particularly in view of winter weather conditions which would still further impede progress.

Since the City could not pay additional amounts to maintain progress at a rate ensuring on-time completion of the elecb.'ical system, you approved the Fair Corporation undertaking certain work by a separate contractor, to include excavation and backfill, and thawing out of manholes and junction boxes, as well as reimbursing Johnson for melting ice in conduits and for a proportion of payroll costs during winter work.

The above arrangements terminated in early March, when the frost was out of the ground. About 97% of the work was complete with the balance consisting of a widely scattered group of items throughout the Fair site, to include final troubleshooting on the bulk of the lighting systems. Work was made more difficult by serious congestion of the site and increasing damage by exhibitors.

To ensure readiness by Opening Day, additional expediting was required for which Johnson Electrical was unwilling, and the City unable to pay. You therefore approved entering into an agreement whereby the Fair Corporation assumed Johnson's direct field costs plus 10~ for overhead, and accepted from him as an offset, the entire amount of his compensation for this work from the City. Under this arrangement the electrical systems were ready for Opening Day.

Current estimates indicate total cost will be $1, 290,000. (exclusive of the offset Johnson is to return to the Fair Corporation estimated to be about $40,000.) Your previous approvals for the foregoing actions amounted to $400, 000.


~~,.ffdY.w SAP/wr 7~f-Engineer ~

MEMORANDUM


TO: Mr. Robert Moses o.ATE: May 27, 1964


suBJEcT: Landscaping - Various Park Dept. Contracts

Contract Date of Com pl. Participation Status = 1964 No. Contract Date Amount City Fair Jan. 1. Feb. l.

Q-99-162 7/30/62 9/15/63 $196,000. 100% 27% 27% Q-99-563 5/27/63 4/l/64 324,000. 91% 9% 24% 28% Q-99-1063 9/9/63 4/l/64 7531000. 89} .ll]Q_ ~ .7.&

Overall Totals .......• $1, 273, 000. 91% 9% 51% 53%

By the end of 1963 only 51% of the work under the above Park Department contracts was completed. Some of the delay had been caused by the insolvency of

Mar.

271b 32% illL 54%

one contractor and the over-extension of another. All three contractors however, were affected by inability to work freely in their areas due to site congestion and encroachments of exhibitor construction.

By March 1, 1964 progress had increased only to 54%.'Jhroughout most of March weather was unfavorable and it became evident by the end of the month that work would not be completed for Opening Day without expediting action which, under tile terms of the contracts, the Park Department could not require.

It therefore became necessary for you to take over control of these contracts and order round-the-clock operations with the Fair Corporation guaranteeing the added costs which the Park Department could not pay.

Even with this stimulus the extent of the remaining work was such that another contractor working under the World's Fair had to be brought in during early April to take over part of the planting from the Park Department contractors so that readiness by April 22nd could be assured.

Current estimate of total cost::l to the Fair for this expediting amount to $450,000. You have previously approved an estimate of $50,000. for incidental landscape work which might be required prior to the opening of the Fair.

Request approval for an additional expenditure of $400,000.

4~.~ SAP/wr 7.L Engineer

l

MEMORANDUM


TO: Mr. Robert Moses DJITE: May 27, 1964


suBJEcT: Basic Street Lighting. World's Fair Contract 18. 5-63-01

Date of Contract - Feb. 28, 1963 Completion D.ate - Jan. 22, 1964 Amount- $748,904. Participation- 10016 World's Fair Status - Jan. 1, 1964 - 37% complete

Progress of Broadway Maintenance Corporation under the above contract was controlled by the rate of installation of light pole bases, splice boxes and cable under the Park Department electrical distribution system contract which was seriously behind schedule. As early as the summer of 1963, delays under the latter contract forced an interruption of two months in the manufacture of luminaires under Broadway's contract, and necessitated storing luminaires already fabricated which could not be installed.

Broadway pursued its work as vigorously as possible under the circumstances, but by the beginning of 1964 it was apparent that completion for Opening Day could not be achieved without extraordinary measures which were not called for under Broadway's contract.

It was impossible at that time to predict the rate of progress of the Park Department electrical contractor, or the extent to which the work of both contractors would be delayed by increasing congestion of the site due to accelerated exhibitor construction. An equitable adjustment in Broadway's unit prices was thus not possible without including a large allowance for contingencies.

On January 20, 1964 you therefore approved a re-negotiation of Broadway's contract which would place all work, including that previously accomplished, on the basis of direct costs plus 8-1/2~ for overhead and profit. Estimated added cost to the Fair was $78, 000.

Current estimates of total cost under the Broadway contract is $1, 160, 000. Original contract price plus the $78,000. above amounts to $827,000. Indicated total for which additional approval authority is required is $330, 000. This amount includes approximately $150, 000. for added work under the contract; e. g., special luminaires which were not designed when the contract was awarded, and lighting for added facilities such as the column of Jerash, park areas, and the tide gata bridge. The balance is attributable to the necessity for ordering a three-shift, seven day a week operation toward the end of the construction period to ensure readiness by Opening Day.


SAP/wr

MEMORANDUM

NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964 -1965 CORPORATION



sueJEcr:Lawrence Street and Meadow Lake Parking. World's Fair Contract 37.2-63-01

Date of Contract- Mar. 12, 1963 Completion Date - Aprill5, 1964 Amount - $1, 363, 986. Participation ~ 100% World's Fair Status January 1, 1964- 84% complete.

Contractors performance and progress under the basic contract were generally satisfactory. Work was completed on time, with no significant extra costs to the Fair Corporation.

After the first part of this year however, on a closer examination of requirements for the operating period of the Fair, it became necessary to add a substantial amount of new work to the contract. This included a paved parade ground {$90, 000. ); a vehicle storage area ($60, 000. ); additional paths and walkways in park areas ($150, 000. ); additional parking area ($100, 000. ); and the painting of lines and numbers on all parking areas {$30, 000. ). Aggregate for the new work was approximately $430,000.

During the latter stages of construction further work had to be added including repairs in the Meadow Lake parking areas where extensive damage was caused by use of these areas as a training ground for bus operators, a much heavier loading than that for which the pavement had been designed. Estimated cost of this repair work is $360, 000.

In the final clean-up program just before the Fair opened it was also necessary to use this contractor for removing debris generated by exhibitor construction and for grading and shaping areas not included in other contracts at an estimated cost of $170,000.

Total estimated cost under the contract is now $2,323,986. Basic contract amount is $1, 363, 986.

Request approval for an additional expenditure of $960, 000.

SAP/wr ~~

• MEMORANDUM



FROM: Seym.olll' A. Potter

suaJEcTGeneral Clean-up and Grading

The accumulation of unclaimed construction debris (old foundation1 tree stumps1 pile butts, etc. } on the Fair site became a problem starting in August1 1963. Prior to that time1 with a limited amount of exhibitor work going on

1 it was generally possible to identify the contractor responsible and require him to undertake removal.

Under the acceleration of exhibitor construction however 1

this became an impossible task and the Fair Corporation was required to assume responsibility for removing the bulk of this type material1 and for grading and shaping areas in which it was dumped.

Estimated cost for these operations is $5251 000. You have previously approved an estimate of $225, 000. for this type work.

Request approval for an additional expenditlll'e of $3001000.

SAP/wr

AGENDA ITEM 11.£ MEMORANDUM




suBJECT: Design and World's Fair Construction

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

The electrical distribution, street lighting, and public address systems were ready for use by opening day. Punch list items which remained will be finished by the end of May. ··The last increment of high voltage transformers within the substations is virtually complete with full completion expected this month subject to delivery of certain tailor-made bus bars by General Electric.

Paving and curbing was ready by opening day. Punch list items will be finished by May 31st.

Landscaping was essentially complete by April 22nd. Certain tropical type material which still remains will be planted by the end of tbis month.

Projects previously reported as being underway which were finished by or before opening day are:

The Singer Bowl The U.S. Space Park Addition to the Administration Building The Pavilion Bandshell with stage and toilet facilities Viewing stand adjacent tD Pool of Industry Child care center Kiosk within Pan-American Gardens

The Amphitheatre roof was essentially complete by opening day, but the canvas covering has not performed as well as expected. The manufacturer has corrected certain fabricating details to make the roof water-tight, and is now repairing and strengthening the vertical drops in which rips developed as a result of wind action. The work is expected to be completed by the first of June.

continued . ............. .

Mr. Robert Moses May 21, 1964

Seymour A. Potter Page No. 2

Design and World's Fair Construction

Sodded areas within the Fair are being subjected to an unexpected amount of pedestrian traffic with the result that in many of the malls and park areas, sod has been completely destroyed. Test sections of a post and rope fence have been installed in the central portion of the Fair to determine their effectiveness in discouraging this traffic. Paved walks are also being constructed in park areas where definite traffic patterns have been established. A comprehensive plan for providing protection and additional walkways throughout the entire site is in preparation and will be implemented before the end of the month.

Experience since opening day is developing a need for some minor new construction items, and some alterations or additions to existing facilities. These are being handled on a case by case basis as they arise.

SAP/wr

TO:

FROM:

SUBJECT;

AGENDA ITEM 12~

MEMORANDUM

NEW YORK WORLD.S FAIR 1964-1965 CORPORATION

MR. MOSES

WILLIAM DENNY

DATE: MAY 21, 1964

REPORT TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE JUNE 1, 1964

Herewith our report to the Exocutive Committee, June 1,

1964.

William Denny

~ Jt7C..L. ·~

.EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

JUNE 1, 1964

REPORT ON CONSTRUCTION AND EXHlBIT INSTALLATION

We are pleased to report that on April 22nd our construction program

was 99% completed and installation of exhibits had reached the 85% point.

As of today every pavilion is substantially C?mpleted and open to the

public with the following exceptions:

1. Belgium - The Rathskeller was opened to the public on May 8th. The construction of the Village was proceeding at a very satisfactory pace until May 15th when additional financial complications developed.

2. Louisiana - Approximately 40% of the floor space is now occupied and open to the public. Another 20% is near completion and the remaining area has not yet been rented. Inadequate financing has been, and continues to be the basic problem.

3. Pavilion of Fine Art- Construction was substantially complete on April 22nd. The o:Iiig:inal tenant was lost to the Fair and a new tenant was o"btained. The restaurant is expected to open about June 6th and the exhili>it. on June 16th.

4. France - Construction is complete· and the pavilion was open to the public for a short time. It was shut down by the Fair Corporation for failure to live up to Fair specifications. It will be re-opened when requirements are met.

'j ANbRIWS 8o CLARK, INC.

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

EXECUTIVE CO:Ml\1ITTEE MEETING

JUNE 1, 1964

Status of Park Department Construction Contracts

1. Basic Roads & Utilities Estimated Completion 100%

2. Electrical & Communication Conduits Estimated Completion 100%

3. Tide Gate & Dam Estimated Completion 100%

4. Relocate Queens Botanical Gardens. Estimated Completion 100%, ·

5. Tree Planting; - }sit Pln.ase Estimated Completion 100%

6. Roosevelt Avenue Parking Field Parldng field completed and in use

7, IR T - LIRR Over2ass Lawrence Street Over,Eass Estimated Completion 100%

8 .. Tree Planting - 2'nd Phase Estimated Completion 100%

9. Ground Cover Planting & Seeding Estimated Completion 100%

10. Second Stag:e Roads & Utilities Estimated Completion 100%

11. Two Wells in Lake Area Estimated Completion 100%

12. Lake Area Develo12ment Estimated Completion 100%

AGENDA ITEM 13a ·-

CITY SHARE

$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

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

ANDREWS e. CLARK, INC.

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

EXECUTIVE COMNJITTEE :MEETING

JUNE 1, 1964


CITY SHARE

Permanent Park Pools $2,357,282 Estimated Completion 100%

Second Stage Electrical & Communications S~stems Estimated Completion 100%

1, 766,860

Additional Planting 136,152 Estimated Completion 86%

Pedestrian Over2ass Entrance Building Estimated Completion 100%

729,978

Alterations to Sewage Pum2ing Stations Estimated Completion 100%

30,350

Botanical Gardens Administration Building Estimated Completion 100JiJ

176,231

Develo2ment of Arboretum Area 223,917 Estimated Completion 100JiJ

Additional Wells in Lake Area 137,417 Estimated Completion 100%

Third Stage Roadwa~s and Gradin_g Estimated Completion 100%

2,601,323

Fifth Phase Landscaping 301,054 Estimated Completion 95%

Bench Units 317,337 Estimated Completion 100%

Liqht Poles Standards 85, 658 Estimated Completion 100%

• ANDREWS & CLARK, INC .

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

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

JUNE 1, 1964


25. Marina Parking Field & Utilities Estimated Completion 98%

26. Drinking Fountains Estimated Completion 100%

27. Fencing Leased Are,9. Estimated Completion 100%

28. F'inal Landscaping Estimated Completion 100%

29. Pedestrian Overpass L_iqhting Estimated Completion 100%

30. City Building Exterior Estimated Completion 98%

31. Flushing Meadow Junior Stadium Contract documents submitted to City Agencies for approval

32. Arboretum Area Lighting Estimated Completion 25%

33. Flushing Bay Dredging Corps of Engineers Contract Estimated Completion 100%

34. Museum of Science N.Y. City Dept. of Public Works Contract Estimated Completion 80%

TOTAL

CITY SHARE

$ 485,000

66,800

120,195

671,552

32,165

545,865

1,209, 500

73,759

1,032,766

1,513,432

$22' 952' 580

TRIBOROUGH BRIDGE AND TUNNEL AUTHORITY TRI BOROUGH STATION, BOX 35

NEW YORK, N.Y. 10035

TELEPHONE TRAF"ALGAR 6·9700 ME.MBE.RS:

ROBERT MOSES. CHAIRMAN

COPY

PETER J. REIDY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

GEORGE V. McLAUGHLIN, VICE CHAIRMAN

WILLIAM J. TRACY, VICE CHAIRMAN

May 20, 1964

MEMORANDUM TO COMiviTSSIONER MOSES

FROM ARTHUR S. HODGKISS

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

All basic construction has been completed and all roadways are open to traffic.

All planting of shrubs and trees has been completed. With the exception of 60 acres, all lawn areas have been planted with permanent seeding. Sixty acres of lawn area have been planted with rye grass and will be reseeded next fall.

Stones and other rubbish left by the landscape contractors along the roadway will be removed by the end of this week.

Directional signs have been erected.

The highway work is completed and all further activities will consist of repair of miscellaneous items either improperly installed or omitted by the contractors.

ASH:F

Is/ A. S. H. Arthur S. Hodgkiss

Deputy Executive Director

AGENDA l'I'EM 16§:

MEMORANDUM


TO: Mr. Robert Moses oATE: May 21, 1964

FROM: Bill Berns

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

1. Press Party and Tour of Lake Amusement Area

Some 250 members of the New York Press and their wives were guests of the Fair for dinner and a tour of the Lake Amusement Area, Fri~ay, May 22nd, to celebrate the first month of the Fair's operation and to give a boost to the Lake Amusement Area.

2. Exhibitor Public Relations Meeting

The Exhibitor Public Relations Group met Thursday, May 21st, in the first meeting since Opening Day.

3. Motion Picture

Discussions are under way with Universal Pictures, who plan to produce a major feature centered at the Fair. Release would be sometime in February or March 1965, which will help the second Fair season promotion.

4. Television

Weekly half hour telecasts of the Fair are appearing on the NBC network show, "Today". Ed Sullivan featured the "Pieta" on his Sunday, May 24th program. The National Television Awards, the "Emmy's" eminated from the West Coast and the Fair, and were nationally televised on NB:C on Monday, May 25th. Lucille Ball is coming to the Fair in August, and present plans call for her doing three television shows from here, for broadcast in the Fall. NBC plans on producing an hour color special from the Fair on June 14, 1964, Army Day At The Fair. All local television stations are fUming daily news reports from the Fair.

To: Mr .. Robert Moses May 21, 1964 From: Bill Berns Subject: Status Report on Communications and Public Relations

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5. Radio

Over 50 Radio statiors from around the United states have made specific arrangements with us to come to the Fair to originate their programming over the next few weeks.

6. WABC Day At The Fair

One of our most successful. local promotions to date was WABC (Radio) Day at the Fair. They originated an entire day's programming from the Fafr' s Pavilion, attracting thousands of yo1mg people.

7. Transportation of Press on Site

.Although there were initial complaints about parking and on-site transportation facilities for the Press, these have been worked out with the cooperation of the Operations Department. We have instituted a special press car pool for on .. site transportation of reporters and equipment, and we have provided sufficient space to take care of the normal daily press cars in our parking spaces.

8. Problem Areas

From a public relations standpoint two main problems are current:

Lack of attendance in the Lake Amusement Area Talk of the high cost of the Fair

We are instituting special programs to cope with both of these areas.

UNISPHt:R£.8 01961

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

WORLD'S rAIR, N.Y. 11380 AREA CODE 212-WF 4-1964 CABLE WORLDSFAIR

PEACE THROUGH UNDERSTAUDINO

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Fair 1964-1965 Corporation will be held on Monday, June 22, 1 ~----·n•t"""---~\'1':1'-lJN/ '

G::o:qP. M. in the Beech-Nut Theatre in the Better Living Pavilion on the

Fair site.

Husbands and wives of directors are invited. Transportation

from a central point in Manhattan will be available if required. Parking

facilities for those coming in their own cars, as well as admission

tickets to the Fair grounds, will be provided.

A buffet supper will be served in the Marco Polo Club on the roof

of the Better Living Pavilion following the meeting.

Please sign and return the enclosed card as promptly as possible.

The agenda of the meeting will follow.

Thomas J. Deegan, Jr. Chairman, Executive Committee

Robert Moses President

May 20, 1964 -.ot..- .. @---

TO: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FROM: ERWIN WITT

SUBJECT: SUMMARY REPORT OF WORLD'S FAIR ATTENDANCE

World's Fair Attendance 2 Aeril 22 2 1964 to June 15 2

Number of Admissions: Paid Gate 1 " Subway and L.I.R.R. 3,491,113 Gates 3 & 4 - 11lth Street 1,337,245 Gates 5 & 6 - Meadow Lake 1,356,280 Gate 7 - Rodman Street 885,812 Gate 8 - Lawrence Street 377' 292 Other Gates 276 2423

Total Number of Admissions 71724 1 165

Automobile Parking, April 22, 1964 to June 15, 1964:

Number of Cars: Flushing Airport Lawrence Street Meadow Lake Lots

Total Number of Cars Parked

Paid 138,428 131,861 448_z 906

719,195

DATE: JUNE 16,

1964:

Free 947,245 271,487 186,977 221,268 119,206 321 1 100

21067 1283

Attendance at Exhibits, April 22, 1964 to June 6, 1964:

Daily Average Cumulative Industrial Area: in Thousands in Thousands

*Bell Telephone 30 1,306 *Electric Power & Light 40 655 *Gas Pavilion 10 479 General Electric 37 1,697

*Johnson Wax 13 576 *Pepsi-Cola 16 756

Transportation Section: Antique Rent A Car 6 287

*Auto Thrill Show 2 106 Ford 33 1,531 General Motors 86 3,971 Sinclair 30 1,378 Transportation & Travel 21 957

*U. S. Rubber 5 231

Federal & States: *Federal 20 901 *Illinois 6 266 ~iseouri 10 481 New York City 4 171 *New York State 48 2,189 'AWisconsin 15 675

International Area: China 8 Hong Kong 30 Korea 14 Pakistan 14 Sweden 19

*Swiss Skv Ride ... £ ..... :·.•,,

1964

A~~resate 4,438,358 1,608,732 1,543,257 1,107,080

496,498 597 1573

91 791 1498

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Estimate Meters Estimate Meters Estimate Estimate

Sampling Estimate Sampling Estimate Estimate

TO: FROM:

EXECUTIVE COMMITtEE ERWIN WITT

DATE: JUNg 16, 1964

SUBJECT: SUMMARY REPORT OF WORLD'S FAIR ATTENDANCE

World's Fair Attendance, April 22, 1964 to June 15, 1964:

Number of Admissions: Gate 1 - Subway and L.I.R.R. Gates 3 & 4 - lllth Street Gates 5 & 6 - Meadow Lake Gate 7 - Rodman Street Gate 8 - Lawrence Street Other Gates

Total Number of Admissions

Paid 3,491,113 1,337' 245 1,356,280

885,812 377 J 292 276,423

L.illLill Automobile Parking, April 22, 1964 to June 15, 1964:

Number of Cars: Flushing Airport Lawrence Street Meadow Lake Lots

Total Number of Cars Parked

Paid 138,428 131,861 448,906

719,195

Free 947,245 271,487 186,977 221,268 119,206 321,100

2,067,283

Attendance at Exhibits, April 22, 1964 to June 6, 1964:

Industrial Area: *Bell Telephone *Electric Power & Light *Gas Pavilion General Electric

*Johnson Wax *Pepsi-Cola

Transportation Section: Antique Rent A Car

*Auto Thrill Show Ford General Motors Sinclair Transportation & Travel

*U. S. Rubber

Federal & States: *Federal *Illinois "Missouri

New York City *New York State 'Wisconsin

International Area: China Hong Kong Korea Pakistan Sweden

*Swiss Sky Ride Thailand Vatican

Lake Area: Amphitheatre

*Aerial Tower Ride Dancing Waters

"Monorail *Flume Ride Hawaiian Pavilion

*Texas Theatre

* Confidentia 1 Memo:

Daily Average in Thousands

3o 40 10 37 13 16

6 2

33 86 30 21 s

20 6

10 4

48 15

8 30 14 14 19 17 15 67

Lesa Than 1 2 1

14 8 ll 1

Cumulative in Thousands

1,306 655 479

1,697 576 756

287 106

1,531 3,971 1,378

957 231

901 266 481 171

2,189 675

384 1,394

657 627 873 788 703

3,077

31 101 60

625 352 509 . 60

SUbWay - Willets Point & 111th Street L.I.R.R. 32.7% of W. F. attendance

6.9% of W. F. attendance

Aggregate 4,438,358 1,608,732 1,543, 257 1,107,080

496,498 597,573

9,791,498

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MEMORANDUM

NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1964·1965 CORPORATION

Date June 71 1964

TO: Governor Poletti

FROM: Lionel Harr~ Prepare reply for my signature Prepare reply for signature of Reply dlrect See me on attached Give me memorandum on attached Initial attached and return For your approval For your disposition For your information Note and send to General Files

REi\fARKS

Subject: AFRICAN PAVILION

The attached may interest you.

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STAN MARI<U SEN & ASSOCIATES 500 Fifth Avenue New York 36, N.Y. OXford 5-7583

FOR RELEASE AT NOON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 1964

DeWitt T. Yates, President of African Pavilion, Inc., a $3-million dollar

exhibitor representing 24 African countries at the World's Fair,· reported this morn-

ing that over 150, 000 paid admissions have already been clocked through the Pavilion's

turnstiles .•

"We honestly feel that we have a fast-developing 1hit' on our hands, "Yates

told a press conference at the Fair.

"Despite the handicap of the cold, rainy weather at the outset, our pavilion

is commencing to attract lots of paying customers. And, importantly, the atten-

dance really seems to be building up during the past several days. "

He disclosed that over the Memorial Day holidays the audience at the

African Pavilion neared a total of 25,000. This despite a marked fall-of£ on Sunday,

when Fair attendance slumped due to an imminent threat of rain during the morning

hours.

Yates attributed the exhibit's burgeoning business to" a number of

positive and optimistic moves we made early in the game.

"Initially, we had flown in from Africa the world-famed Watusi warrior

dancers and the .Royal Burundi drummers. We backed them up with the Federation

of the Dance Group from the Cote D'Ivoire {Ivory Coast). \

"Then we augmented these two authentic and outstanding units with the

22-man troup of Zulu choral and exotic dance specialists who had appeared in the

Broadway musical production 'Sponono'.

"Lastly, we hired the celebrated drummer Olatunji of Nigeria and his

15-man group. I

Olatunji's drums of passion' have proved to be a £1ig crowd-

pleaser.

(MORE)

Yates pointed out that by engaging these four stellar aggregations the African

~Pavilion has been able to offer the public 18 shows daily on a nearly "continuous"

basis. This is by far the largest!. :~ber of performances offered by any international

area exhibitor or amusement sector operator.

On Friday and Saturday, the Pavilion's operating staff is now able to "beef up"

to permit some 24 to 25 performances during the period between 10 a.m .. and the

2 a.m. closing hour, according to Yates.

The twelve Watusi warrior dancers and ten Royal Drummers of Burundi are

under contract to appear at the African Pavilion for the entire first year of the Fair

by the special permission of the King of Burundi, Mwambutsa IV. The King brought

his celebrated troupes to Washington recently and they performed in the State Depart-

ment courtyard for Secretary of State Dean Rusk and later for President Johnson at

a diplomatic reception. As a result, they appeared over several network TV -pro-

grams and have received nationwide publicity.

Yates also said that a "substantial investment" in acquiring live African animals

for display at the pavilion had "paid off handsomely in audience reception and enjoy-

ment."

The African Pavilion's animal roster includes a male lion, a leppard, dog-faced

baboons, goats, a camel, a giraffe and assorted tropical birds.

Thousands of dollars had been expended in sending over a 5-man photographic

team to many of the African countries during January and February. They came

back with several thousands of feet of exposed color film and their "Africa '64", a

twelve -minute production narrated by the distinguished ~egro actor Ossie Davis has

been critically-acclaimed by audiences at the Pavilion's "Hall of Aspirations"

theater.

In conclusion, Yates stressed that, in his opinion, "a well-rounded presentation

of the ancient past and heritage of these 24 nations and their current educational,

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-;social and economic attainments and growth-potential is now available for con-

templation and enjoyment at the African Pavilion."

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LOEW'S HOTELS, INC.

PRI!:EITON ROI!SI!:RT TISCH PRESIOE:NT

EXECUTIVE OFFICES

1540 BROADWAY

NEW YORK

10036

JUOSON 6·4400

1 June 1964

The Honorable Paul R. Screvane President of the Council City of New York New York 7, New York

Dear Paul:

The attached letter is what I sent off today to Mayor Wagner. As I have stated to you on several occasions, the World 1s Fair is most important for the City of New York in 1966, and a decision on this should be made as soon as possible.

Call me if I can be of any further assistance.

Very truly yours,

Preston Robert Tisch

P. S. Hope to see you and Bride on July 11th. -

PRT I ja Encl.

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bee: Paul R. Screvane / Abraham Beame Bernard J. Ruggeri Jane Kalmus

Louis Broido Royal W. Ryan Daniel C. Hickey James L. Shanahan

1 June 1964

The Honorable Robert F. Wagner Mayor of New York New York

My dur Maror Wagner:

While you were having diDI'ler with President Jobn•on in the Verealllea .Ballroom at the Americana on Thu.Uy, I had occaalon to be in the room having a cup of coffee with hi'Die Augeri and Jane Kalmus, and to teU them. that in my opinion the World'• J'al:r hae done more for the hotel industry and other eomme:rcea in the City of New York than anything else I have seen or can think of, particularly dUZ'lng the quiet summer months. I also explained to them that the majority of the buellleas for many of the hotels, partlculal'ly the large onee such aa the Amulc:ana, City Squire, New York Hilton, Cozmnodore, Waldorf-Astoria, etc., b not from the individual traveler, but from conventions and companies bringing their people to view the World's Fair.

I urge you, if at all po11sible, to ••• to it that the World's Fair wUl cominue for 1966, and if thb becomes a reality such infol'matlon should be sent out aa soon aa poulblo. Aa you know, coo .. ventione and groupe usually book their bue:l.ness three years in advance, and in order for the commerco in the City of New Yo:rk, as well ae the WoJ'ld1e Fair, to glt the beat advantage of a 1966 date, we muat start to work on thl• matter without further delay.

Thank you for giving the above yous- pe:r110Dal and immediate attention, and 1 am available at any time for further consultation in l'eference to fhis matter.

Very truly yours,

Preaton Robert Tisch

PRT/ja

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I ~~ REVENUE RECEIVED

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

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ADULTS

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PARKING FEES

CARS

BUSES

TRUCK PERMIT FEES

TOTAL

GRAND TOTAL- DOLLAR AMOUNT

NEW YORK WORLD•s FAIR DIVISION ADMISSIONS and REVENUE DEPARTMENT

FINAL DAILY SUMMARY REVENUE AND ATTENDANCE

TOTALS THIS DATE NUMBER AMOUNT

(Schedule "A1') ~

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~ . J:-llllJ..J ATTENDAl'JCE J.../-'"1-~U PAID ATTENDANCE C .. '\.SH AT GATES ,. of the DPif-. .· DAILY C1J1v'I. FAIR. DA'T'E DluLY CU1vi. DAILY CUM.

1n. 9/17/39 267,194 19,044,338 141st Wed. 9/9/64 94,342 22,427,128 $ 69,652 $14,275,7 1on. 9/18/39 79,412 19,123,750 142nd Thurs. 9j10/64 92,435 22,519,563 67,873 14, 343, 'ues. 9/19/39 89,777 19,213,527 143rd Fri. 9/11/64 76,867 22,596,430 55,095 14, 398, Ted. 9/20/39 82,052 19,295,579 144th Sat. 9/12/64 170,381 22,766,811 103,601 14, 502, 'hurs. 9/21/39 73,587 19,369,166 145th Sun. 9/13/64 132, 172 22,898,983 95,221 14,597,52 'ri. 9/22/39 83,529 19,452,695 146th Mon. 9/14/64 68,058 22,967,041 54,055 l 14,651,58 3.t. 9/23/39 3021807 19,755,502 147th Tues. 9/15/64 87,127 23,054,168 64,241 14, 715, 8

WEEK 978 358 721,382

un. 9 /24/39 362,701 20,118,203 148th Wed. 9/16/64 142,553 23,196,721 $ 96,804 ~on. 9/25/39 63,753 20,181,956 149th Thurs. 9/17/64 73,214 23,269,935 53,973 1es. 9/26/39 67,840 20,249,796 150th Fri. 9/18/64 72,520 23,342,455 55,949 ed. 9/27/39 34,397 20,284,293 151st Sat. 9/19/64 175,439 23,517,894 100,442 hurs. 9/28/39 89,321 20,373,614 152nd Sun. 9/20/64 175,585 23,693,479 114,296 ri. 9/29/39 74,494 20,448,108 153rd Mon. 9/21/64 82,972 23,776,451 lt. 9/30/39 2281 411 20,676,519 154th Tues. 9/22/64 77!839 23,854,290 OTAL FOR VJEEK 921 017 800.122

m. 10/1/39 154,740 20,831,259 155th Wed. 9/23/64 67,649 23,921,939 $ 48,470 15, 297, 791 on. 10/2/39 34,124 20,865,383 156th Thurs. 9/24/64 80,666 24,002,605 56,121 15,353,91 18S. 10/3/39 41,234 20,906,617 157th Fri. 9/25/64 82,067 24,084,672 56,196 15, 410, 1 ed. 10/4c/39 87,463 20,994,080 158th Sat. 9/26/64 238,870 24,323,542 131,489 15,541,59 .1Ul'S. 10/5/39 95,940 21,090,020 159th Sun. 9/2 7/64 205,304 24,528,846 129,385 15,670,982 ;~i. 1 0/6/39 110,945 21,200,965 160th Mon. 9/28/64 57,060 24,585,906 41,463 15, 712,445 Lt. 10/7/39 3271 010 21,527,975 161st Tues. 9/29/64

FOR WEEK 851,456

n. 10/8/39 347,230 21,875,205 162nd Wed. 9/30/64 '- . 10/9/39 82,073 21,957,278 163rd Thurs. 10/1/64 - .::. 10/10/39 102, 855 22,060,133 164th Fri. 10/2/64

:;d. 10/11/39 120,628 22,180,761 165th Sat. 10/3/64 lUI'S. 10/12/39 276,922 22,457,683 166th Sun. 10/4/64 •i. 10/13/39 129,992 22,587,675 167th Mon. 10/5/64 t. 10/14/39 301 113 22, 888, 788 . 168th Tues. 10/6/64 YI'AL FOR WEE

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