World's Fair: Newsletters 6

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Jun ,1964
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ROBERT MOSES
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June 2, 1964
NE\'1 YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 2 -- "Hold it! You're the
seven millionth visitor."
A startled woman attempting to go through the turnstile
at Meadow Lake Gate No. 5 in the Amusement Area of the New York
World's Fair looked up at the raised hand of William Berne,
Fair's vice president of communications and public relations.
Mrs. Gertrude Lee of 125-10 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens,
Queens, accompanied by her husband Max, became the seven
millionth visitor to the World's Fair at 3:30 P.M. Yesterday
{June l),and the recipient or a large prize package donated by
the adjacent Florida Pavilion.
The couple were greeted at the turnstile by Donna Axum,
1964 Miss America, and Mr, ~ 1 . J. Stensgaard, vice president of
the Florida World's Fair Authority.
"I m so thrilled, this never happened to me before. And
to think that we almost didn't come today because of the weather."
The Lees, who had visited the Fair previously, made a last minute
decision to return yesterday.
The couple will receive an all-expense-paid week's vacation
at the Fontainebleau Hotel, free use of a Hertz-Rent-A-Car for
the week, passes to attractions in the Miami area such as the
Seaquariurn, a case of fresh Florida corn and Florida oranges.
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Sixty-seven year old Mr. Lee is a retired paint distributor.
He and Mrs. Lee have visited M1am1 on occasion and had seen the
Fontainebleau going up.
"What a wonderful place for a second honeymoon" said
Gertrude Lee. ''But we're on a honeymoon all the time" added
Max gallantly.
The couple, married seventeen years, have no children.
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GREENBRIAR BOYS JOIN OSCAR BRAND, JEAN RITCHIE AT SINGER BOWL
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR. June 3 --- The Greenbriar Boys, a trio
or blue grass singers with a devoted following of aficionados, will join
Oscar Brand and Jean Ritchie at the Singer Bowl in a Folk Festival of
stars, June 9, at 7:30 P.M. The program, part of a summer or free
entertainment at the World's Fair, will include ballads, blues, ethnic,
gospel, Irish, and pops as sung by the Grandison Singers, The Irish
Ramblers, The Rooftop Singers, and Bill Brooks and the Folkcrafters.
The Greenbriar Boys include John Herald, guitar and lead voice;
Bob Yellen, 5-string banjo and tenor; and Ralph Rinzler, mandolin and
baritone. They classify themselves as part of the "urban movement",
but have scored a notable success on the home ground of blue grass
music.
It was Ralph Rinzler who helped organize folk festivals when he
was an undergraduate at Swarthmore, while John Herald first heard blue
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grass music in Washington Square, New York City in 1955. Bob Yellin
oomes from a family of professional musicians, attended C.C.N.Y., and
was first introduced to blue grass five years ago.
Their style combines authenticity of tradition with a contribu-
tion of their own. It is patterned, vocally and instrumentally, after
country singers and players whom they have admired and sought to emulate.
Their repertoire reflects their urban origin, being made up of material
selected because its tune, text, spirit or instrumental texture makes
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There is no charge for any of the 15,000 seats at the Singer
Bowl. The program is hosted by Rhe1ngold Beer and Ooya Guitar Company,
both exh1bitol's at the Fair. It is only one ot the many events 1nclud
1ng Olympic tl'ials and other sporting events, concerts, and square
dances slated for a fUll summer or entel'tainment at the World's Fair.
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June 2, 1964
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 2 -- Robert Moses, President
of the New York Horld'a Fair, will receive a citation for
"Distinguished Service
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tion Inc. The presentation will be made at the Festival of
Gas Pavilion at the \Jorld'e Fair tomorrow (Wednesday), at l P.M.
Mr. Moses will make a short acceptance speech following
the award.
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ROBERT MOSES
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June 2, 1964
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 3 -- vlorld s Fair Press Building news-
men, long since used to the constant arrivals of kings. presidents,
ambassadors, governors, beauty queens and assorted VIP
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less more than a little excited over the forthcoming "arrival" of
Poteet Canyon. Milton Caniff
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(Steve Canyon's cousin) is coming to the Fair to work as a Press Aide
with them in the Press Building (in the comic strip, of course)!
Tomorrow, Thursday, June 4, is Allison Division of General Motors
Day, Polynesia National Day, South Dakota Day and the second New York
State Music Lovers Day (both in the New York State Pavilion).
At 11 A.M. Polynesia Day -vtill begin in the Polynesia Pavilion with
dedication ceremonies attended by Governor H. Rex Lee of American
Samoa. This will be followed by the Kava ceremony, by a performance by
Samoan singers, dancers and pearl divers and by a 12:45 luncheon.
South Dakota Day will also be celebrated tomorrow with ceremonies
in the New York State Pavilion. The official party, incJ.udtng Govearnor
and Mrs. Archie s .. Gubbrud and Former Governor Joe Foss, CotmTl1sstm:er
ot the American Football League, \11111 be met at the New Amst<:lrdam Gete
(Gate No. 2) at 10:45 A.M. by Fair officials.
The South Dakota Day ceremonies at the New Yo't"k State Pavilion
will begin with the singing of the National Anthem by the University
of North Dakota Bards. General \111111am E. Potter, World's Fair Execu-
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Qubbrud and Governor Foss. Governor Gubbrud will speak and make a
presentation to the Fair. Governor Foss also will speak.
A 1 P.M. South Dakota Day luncheon will be held in the Marco Polo
Club, atop the Better Living Center, after which the official party
will tour the Fair. They will be greeted at the Federal Pavilion at
4 P.M. by Ambassador Norman K. Winston, u. s. Commissioner.
New York State Music Lovers will stage their second successive
day or musical entertainment in the New York State Pavilion. The'
program will last from 10:30 A.M. to 10 P.M., except between 11 A.M.
and 12:30 P.M. when the South Dakota Day ceremonies will be held there
The Chester (S, c.) H. s. Band will entertain in the Ttparillo
Band Pavilion between 4 and 5 P.M. The Cities Service World's Fafr
Band of America will give two concerts in the Lake Amusement Area.
Their afternoon concert t'lill be from 1:45 to 5:45 P.M., the evening
concert from 7:15 to 8:45 P.M.
Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians will continue to play for
nightly free dancing in the Tiparillo Band Pavilion from 9:30 to 11:30
P.M. Between 10:30 A,M, and 2:30 P.M. on Thursday Mr. Lombardo, his
band and chorus plus the entire cast or "Around The World .In 80 Days"
will hold a public rehearsal of that show at the Tiparillo Band
Pavilion. "Around The Horld In 80 Days" will open at' the Jones Beach
Marine Theater on June 27.
ENTERTAINMENT IN THE LAKE AMUSEMENT AREA CONTINUES UNTIL 2 A.M.
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ROBERT MOSES
PRESIDENT
June 3, 1964
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 4 -- Friday at the Fair will be New
Mexico Day, Ford Cortina Day and Oswego County Day in the New York
State
At 11:30 A.M. the official party of New Mexico, headed by Gov.
Jack M. Campbell and the state's two u. s. Senators, Clinton P.
Anderson and Edward L. Mechem, will be greeted at the Great Seal of
the Federal Pavilion by Ambassador Norman K. Winston, u. s. Commis-
sioner, Fair President Robert Moses will present stlver medallions
to the Governor and to the Senators.
Ford Cortina Day at the Fair will be highlighted by the Cortina's
being honored as "International Car of the Year." Winner of more than
140 national championships in 24 different countries including the
famous African Safari Road Rally, it will be featured in a parade at
l P.M. starting from the African Pavilion. The Cortina, escorted by
an honor guard of Watusi warriors will "safari" past the Unisphere to
the Ford Pavilion, where it will be placed on display.
This weekend, Mike Ditka, All-Pro end of the world Champion
Chicago Bears, will be Sports Host for the Schaefer Center. Last
season Ditka was chosen moat valuable player in the Western Division
of the NFL (his counterpart in the East was Y, A. Tittle). He was an
All-American at Pitt, and two years ago was rookie of the year in the
NFL. His schedule at Schaefer Center beginning Friday, calls for two
appearances daily, at noon and at 5 P.M.
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Prom noon to 3 P.M. the Hall of Education will present a series
ot live classroom demonstrations using modern and future audio-visual
aid devices. These aids, including two-way television, slide
projectors, intercom systems between seats and the teacher and many
other devices will be used with classes from various schools.
An unusual jam session -- one that features a prominent Democrat
and a prominent Republican in perfect (musical) harmony will be held
on Friday in the New England States Exhibition, A seven-piece jazz
combo, The Elders, appearing on the Village Green at 1:30 and 3:30
P.M. will feature trombonist Robert A, Marden, a Waterville, Me.
attorney, who is the Republican of the Maine Senate and
clarinetist Richard J. Dubord, former Mayor of waterville who is now
Democratic National Committeeman. The Elders are talented musicians
some or whom have played with such Jazz greats as Wild Bill Davidson,
Bobby Hackett and Kai Winding. Now they play for the pure Joy of it.
There will be an exchange of visits between the New Mexico and
Sudan Pavilions at 2:30 P.M. The Sudan Pavilion is on the schedule
of the Governor of New Mexioo
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reciprocal visit to the Pavilion of New Mexico will be made by the
Ambassador or the Sudan. At each vistt gifts symbolizing the simi
larities between the Sudan and New Mexico will be exchanged.
It has been noted that there is great similarity in the construc-
tion materials used in the two places, The ceramics on display in
the New Mexico Pavilion are very similar to those in The Sudan. The
beadwork, handicrafts and rugwork are all of similar materials, size,
shape, color, form and design in both places. L1lcewise, the food is
so similar that the Sudanese offset their homesickness by eating in
the New Mexico Pavilion daily. Representatives of the two Pavilions
feel that here truly is "Peace Through Understanding" at work daily
in the Fair.
A veritable procession or bands wtll be playing on the Fair-
grounds Friday. The Cities Service World's Fair Band of America will
play in the Lake Amusement Area from 1:45 to 5:45P.M., and from
7:15 to 8:45 P.M. At 2 P.M. the University of North Dakota Varsity
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Band will play in the Federal Pavilion. The East Liverpool H. s.
Choir will sing in Enterprise Common at 2:30 P.M., at the same time
that the Elmont, N. Y. Memorial H. s. Band will be playing in The
Pavilion; the South River, N. J. H. s. Band, at River Common and the
Wisconsin State College Band, in the Tiparillo Band Pavilion. At
4:30 P.M. Pemberton H. s. Band of Browns Mills, N. J. will play in
the Tiparillo Band Pavilion. The Shalimar-Chootowatchee High School
Band will play in the Florida Pavilion in the Lake Amusement Area
at 5:30 P.M.
Guy Lombardo Will continue to play in the Tiparillo Band Pavilion
f'or tree public dancing from 9:30.P.M. to 12:30 A.M.
The Mete Will play a night game with the world champion Los
Angeles Dodgers starting at 8 P.M. Fairgoers can have their wrists
stamped, see the game and return to enjoy the Lake Amusement Area
entertainments (providing
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June 4, 1964
OSCAR BRAND
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JEAN RITCHIE HEADLINE SINGER BOWL FESTIVAL
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 4 --- A Folk Festival of Stars
headed by Oscar Brand, Jean Ritchie, The Rooftop Singers, The Irish
Ramblers, and the Greenbriar Boys is on tap for the Singer Bowl at
the World's Fair on Tuesday, June 9, at 7:30 P.M. Admission to the
outdoor arena is free to Fair visitors. Hosts for the evening are
Rheingold Beer and Goya Guitar Company.
The Folk Festival or Stars is one of a varied free
ment program planned for Singer Bowl. The program will include Olympic
tryouts and other sports events, concerts, and square dancing.
Oscar Brand, who m.c.s the program is a 6 foot 2 inch New
Yorker by way of Winnepeg, Can; Minnesota and Chicago. His popularity
as a folksinger was established as far back as World War II. Later he
became coordinator of folk music for New York's municipal station,
WNYC, and continued extensive concert tours the following years. He
published several highly successful books on ballads and folksongs
and was a critic for the Saturday Review.
Jean Ritchie is considered one or the finest authentic tradi-
tional folk singers in the United States today. The youngest of
fourteen children, Jean's family settled in the tiny village of Viper,
on the North Fork of the Kentucky River. There Mom and Dad Ritchie
first introduced their children to the hundreds or Elizabethan ballads
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and songs which had been brought to Kentuck,y by the first pioneers
and treasured thereafter by succeeding generations. These are Jeans
repetoire, fresh and moving interpretations in a simple, straight-
forward style.
Erik Darling, Willard Svanoe, and Lynne Taylor are the Rooftop
Singers as the result or a fortuitous miscalculation. It was Erik
Darling who organized the group for the purpose or recording "Walk
Right In." They had a hit and found that their musical tastes were
so 1n agreement, it seemed natural for them to continue together.
Darling performed with many singing groups including the T8rr1ers.
Willard Svanoe was a star discus thrower for Oberlin where he also
hae done post graduate work in economics. Lynne Taylor started per-
forming when she was 17 in Philadelphia. She's played most or the
clubs in Miami and New York and soloed with Benny Goodman and his
band for more than a year.
Among the other stellar attractions during the two-anda
half-hour Festival or Stars are The Grandison Singers, and Bill
Brooks and the Folkcrafters. In the event or rain the entire
program will be held the following night, June 10.
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ROBERT MOSES
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June 4, 1964
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June 7 -- For his contributions to the
welfare of our city's youth
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Robert Moses
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President of the New York
World's Fair, will receive the 1963 Award or the New York City Baseball
Federation at a dinner in his honor, June 17
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in the Trianon Room of
the Hotel New York Hilton.
In making this announcement yesterday, Peter Grimm, Chairman and
President of the Federation, pointed out that "the distinguished career
or Bob Moses as a public servant spans many years of dedication to a
bigger and better New York through the construction of highways,
bridges, tunnels, expressways and now the first billion dollar inter-
national exposition in history -- the New York world's Fa1r.
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He added: "No less important to Bob has been the need of our
underprivileged youngsters to enjoy healthful recreation. Surely no
one has done more than him to develop playgrounds and parks in New
York City. It is most fitting, therefore, that he be honored by the
Federation, which offers sandlot baseball to some 4,000 boys on the
diamonds of our public parke.
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In recent years, the coveted award has been presented to Admiral
John J. Bergen, Honorary Chairman of the Board of Madison Square Garden
Corp.; Dan Topping, co-owner of the New York Baseball Yankees; Irving
Mitchell Felt, Chairman and President, Madison Square Garden Corpora-
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The award, in the form of' a plaque, reads: "TO HONORABLE
ROBERT MOSES FOR HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN MAKING OUR CITY A CLEANER AND
BETTER AND SAFER PLACE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO PLAY AND WORK AND LIVE.
PRESENTED WITH GRATEFUL APPRECIATION AND THANKS BY THE NEW YORK CITY
FEDERATION.
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It is signed by Peter Grimm, Chairman and
President.
Outstanding figures in all walks of life will be among those
paying tribute to Mr. Moses at the dinner. He also will receive the
City of' New York Bronze Medallion, which has inscribed upon it:
"Presented to Robert Moses Master Builder, devoted servant or our
city and state and living symbol, the ideal of progress." It is
signed by Robert F. Wagner Mayor, City of New York.
Thomas J. Deegan, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the
World's Fair, is the dinner chairman. The prominent newspaper reporter
and columnist, Bob Considine will be toastmaster.
Among those sitting on the dais will be: Gene Tunney, retired
undefeated world heavyweight champion; Edward F, Cavanagh, Deputy
Mayor of the City; Bernard F. and Adam L. Gimbel; Admiral J. J. Clark;
Senator Jacob K. Javits; Walter Kennedy, President, National Basket
ball Association; George s. Leisure; Joseph A, Martino; Maj. Gen.
Robert E. Condon; and Israel Cummings. Also: Parka Commissioner,
Newbold Morris; Gov. Charles Poletti; Ralph T. Reed; Spyros P. Skouras;
George M. Weiss, President of the Nets; Hon. James A. Farley; Dr.
Ralph Bunche and David A. "Sunny" Werblin of the Jets,
A capacity turnout or 600 is expected to attend the dinner. The
entire proceeds will go to the worthy program sponsored by the New
York City Baseball Federation. For the past thirty years,
voluntary organization has provided uniforms and supervised baseball
for thousands of boys in the city's playgrounds and parks, "It is our
hope," said Mr. Grimm, "that we can increase the number of' teams in
our eight leagues from 219 in 1963 to 325 this year and the number of
players from to 5,200."
The New York City FederAtion sponsors supervised tourna-
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(13 - 14), Freshmen (14 - 15), Juniors (under 17) and Seniors
(under 19).
Some of its outstanding who have gone on to major league
baseball, include Joe Pepitone {Yankees), Joe Torre (Milwaukee),
Sandy Koutax (Dodgers), Bob Aspromonte (Houston}, Rooky Colavito
(Kansas City), Eddie Kranepool {Mets) and Larry Yellen (Houston).
Now with minor leagues or recently retired, are Joe Pignataro, Jerry
Casale, Ken Aspromonte, Frank Torre, Leon "Duke" Carmel, Steve Dillon
and Bob Giollombardo.
In more than forty years or public service, Mr. Moses has been
the power and force behind the development of 1nternat1onallytamous
parks and playgrounds, highways and parkways, beaches and outdoor
recreational faoilities or New York City and New York State.
As New York City Commissioner of Parks from 1934 until he
resigned in 1960, to become President of the World's Fair Corporation,
Mr. Moses reorganized the old system of separate park departments tor
each borough. He increased playgrounds from 119 to 730, swimming
pools from 2 to 17, beaches from 1 mile to 18 miles, golf courses from
6 to 10, tennis courts from 240 to 463 and the total park area from
14,000 to 34,245 acres.
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June 4, 1964
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 5 -- The New York World's Fair
Corporation's finances are sound and healthy, Erwin Witt, Fair Comp-
troller announced today (Friday).
"The Fair Corporation holds approximately $20,000,000 in cash
reserves and short term government securities as of June 1," the
Comptrol)er revealed.
The Fair's sound financial position will permit the corporation
to pay off its total committed indebtedness, $30,000,000 in promissory
notes, before the end of this year as planned, he stated.
Mr. Witt also predicted "a substantial cash aurplua
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after the
final Fair closing in 1965.
After the payment this year of the $30,000,000 note
the World's Fair Corporation "has no other f'inancial commitment,'' he
explained.
The Fair Corporation's chief financial officer emphasized that
reimbursement to the City of New York of $24,000,000 which tt expended
for permanent park improvements at Flushing Meadow Park ts expected to
be made during the 1965 season.
Witt noted that total gross receipts to May 15th amounted to
more than $95,000,000.
Although this figure is comprised of many elements, it
tn the main, receipts from sale of notes, bank loans, admissions
including pre-opening ticket sales, utility charges, pavilion rentals
and concession fees.
Total disbursements to May 15th were approx1mately $72,000
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he said. These payments covered pre-opening and operations costa, con
struction, and bank loan repaymente.
He also declared that the World's Fair Corporation had made a few
loans to pavilions.
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SINGER BOWL FESTIVAL TO INCLUDE THE GRANDISON SINGERS
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June The Grandison Singers will add
a new dimension to the talent-loaded Folk Festival or Stars billed at
the Singer Bowl beginning 7:30P.M. June 9. The program, lead by
Oscar Brand, as MC, lists such stellar performers as Jean Ritchie,
The Greenbriar Boys, The Rooftop Singers, The Irish Ramblers, and
Bill Brooks and the Folkcrafters.
Free to Fair Visitors, hosted by Rheingold Beer and the Goya
Guitar Company, this attraction is but one of a full summer program at
Singer Bowl which will include Olympic tryouts and other sporting
events, concerts, and square dancing.
Church trained and oriented, the Grandison Singers were heard
only in churches and on gospel concert tours until they made their
night club debut in New York in 1961. Their success was instant.
Rarely had night club audiences heard this vital form of religious
expression performed for its high entertainment value.
Helen and Mary Grandison, sisters, and their cousins, Floyd
Bibbins and Dorothy Webster first sang in and around their home in
Norfolk, Va. before coming to New York. Their repertoire, then all
gospel, has now been expanded to include popular and folk songs, all
given the particular flavor of gospel singing. Their arrangements
utilize the unusual registers and ranges of the singers, from con-
tralto to soprano, often within one song.
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Credited With starting the gospel craze in night clubs, The
Grandison Sinsel's have appeared on many network television shows in-
cluding "Today" and "Dialogue.
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Their greatest exposure on the air
was a sex-1es of appearances with Lonnie Donegan on "sunday Night At
The Palladium" emanating from London.
The Grsndison Singers, with their un1nhib1 ted, artful, and
propulsive
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, are successful w1 th pure
traditional sound. Says Mary Grandison, leader of the group and the
only one with formal music education, "We will sing anywhere that
gospels can be heard and appreciated." The 15,000seat outdoor Singer
Bowl on June 9 Will provide the group with another worthwhile oppor-
tunity. Should 1t rain that night, the tull Folk Festival of Stars
will come off the following evening at 7:30 P.M.
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NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 3 -- Magnificent golden artifacts from
Inca and Pre-Inca cultures were displayed today (Wednesday, June 3) in
the Travel and Transportation Pavilion at the World's Fair.
The core of the exhibit is the private collection of John Wise,
noted collector or pre-Columbian art. This has been augmented by loans
from museums and other private collections and the more than 500 items
are valued at some $3 million. They are displayed in settings created
by Tiffany's Gene Moore who has used imaginative lighting, vivid colors
and interesting texture effects to complement and highlight the vary-
ing tones and patinas of the golden treasures.
The pieces, which include masks, pendants, weapons, ornaments
and ceremonial vessels range in size from exquisite minute carvings
to a large gold poncho worn by an Inca king. Several of the works are
encrusted with jade, turquoise and other atones. Additional ceramics,
tapestries, and an unusually well-preserved segment of a feather poncho
give further insight into the high civilization which once in
the Andes area presently covered by Peru, and and from the
Central American countries of Panama, Costa Rica and Mexico.
A highlight of "The World or Ancient Gold" are two mummified
bodies partially buried in the sands of a diorama suggesting the desert
area near Lima surrounding the ruins of the Temple of Pachacamac. It
was the elaborate rites of ceremonial burial common to many of these
ancient civilizations which preserved examples of their splendid crafts-
manship. To the Incas, gold was the symbol of the Sun God, not neces-
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masterpieces or lasting beauty which are surprisingly modern in their
simplicity of' form and discriminating use of' linear detail.
It was at the suggestion of Robert Moses, president of' the New
York World's Fair, that Mr. Wise finally allowed his collection to be
placed on public display-. The Fair provided a "reason" for exhibiting
and the 6,000 square .. foot "Jewel Box" area in the Travel and Trans
portation Pavilion satisfied Wise 'a demand f'or an atmosphere "where
it belongs."
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JEAN RITCHIE GREETS NE\t! YORKERS AGAIN AT SINGER BOviL
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 8 --- Jean Ritchie, no
to New York audiences, returns to the Singer Bowl on June 9 to head-
line a two-and-a-half hour program of folksingers, balladiers, gospel
singers, and singers of Irish music. MC'd by Oscar Brand, the program
begins at 7:30 P.M. and will play to 15,000 Fair visitors at no extra
charge.
It will be one of a list of free summer entertainment presen-
tations which will include Olympic tryouts and other sporting events,
concerts, and square dancing. The hosts are Rheingold Beer and Goya
Guitars Company, exhibitors at the Fair.
It was after a Jean Ritchie concert a few years ago that Robert
Shelton of the New York Times was moved to write: "By whatever idiom
of authority one wants to use, there is no disputing that Jean Ritchie
is one of the finest authentic traditional folk singers we have in the
United States today. She is the heir of a tradition that goes back to
the pioneers who settled the Kentucky Cumberlands. Her forebears
lived in isolated areas where customs were tenacious and where songs
passed on from one generation to the next.
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Jean Rltchie is the youngest of fourteen children whose parents
moved into the tiny village of Viper, on the North Fork of the Kentucky
River. It was Balis and Abigail Hall Ritchie who first introduced
their brood to the hundreds of Elizabethan ballads and songs which
were the legacy of the pioneers who came before them.
On the same program with Jean Ritchie are the Grandison Singers,
The Rooftop Singers, The Irish Ramblers, The Greenbriar Boys, and Bill
Brooks and the Folkcrarters. Oscar Brand rounds out the evening as MC
and as one of this country's foremost folk minstrels.
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President de Valera Luncheon & Visit
Seven Millionth Visitor
Armenian and Estonian Folk Festivals
Mr. Moses at New England States Exhibition
Mr. Farley's Birthday at The Fair
Mr. Roosevelt, Jr. at American-Israel
Secretary General of Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
General Eisenhower Visits Johnson's Wax Pavilion
Stainless Steel Mail Box
Maine Day
Kentucky Day (and Civil War Locomotive)
North Carolina Day.,,.
Republic of Cameroon Visitors
Mr. Moses Receives
Dream Home Opened ,.
Sports Stars at The Fair
Tall Clubs Visit
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World's Pair.Prestdent Robert Moses warmly greeted Eamon de
81-rear old President or Ireland, upon his vtsit to the Fairgrounds at
a lUncheon 1n the Terrace Club. The honored guest was presented wtth
the official gold World's Fair medallion bearing the Seal ot New York
and the Unisphere.
The New York-born Irish leader said he would always treasure the
medallion "as a symbol or generosity or all the American people.
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A long list of dignitaries, including Francis Cardinal Spellman,
Mayor Robert F. Wagner, former u. s. Postmaster General James A.
Farley, Senator Kenneth B. Keating and Thomas J. Deegan, J.r., chairman
ot the World's Fair Executive Committee, attended the luncheqn.
President de Valera toured the Federal, Ireland and Vatican
Pavilions before departing for a State vtsit to Canada. He was ac-
companied on his Fair tour by Angier Biddle Duke, u. s. Chief or
Protocol, and Matthew H. McCloskey, u. S, Ambassador to Ireland.
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When Mrs. Gertrude Lee, accompanied by her husband Max, entered
the World's Fair at Meadow Lake Gate No. 5 at. 3:30 P.M. on June 1, it
was the luckiest move she made all day.
Mrs. Lee became the seven millionth visitor and became the
recipient or a bonus prize donated by the adJacent Florida Pavilion.
The couple will receive an all-expense paid weekls vacation at the
Fontainebleau Hotel in Florida, free use of a Hertz Rent-A-Car for the
week, passes to attractions in the Miami area and a case of fresh
Florida corn and oranges.
The couple were greeted by William Berns, Fair's vice president
or Communications and Public Relations, Donna Axum, 1964 Miss America,
and Mr . w. J. Stensgaard, Vice President or the Florida World's Fair
Authority.
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The World's Fair was the scene of two Nationality Folk Festivals
in a single day on the Memorial Day holiday weelcend. The Armenian
Folk Festival Day was divided into matinee and evening performances 1n
the Singer Bowl. Among the matinee were Kousan Choral Group
an4 ensemble, the Nayiri Dance Group of New York and the Armenian Folk
Dance Society or Greater Boston.
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The evening performance featured a symphonic concert or Armenian
muaio directed by Rouben Gregorian of the New England Conservatory ot
Musto. Luoine Amara of the Metropolitan Opera was soloist of the
evening, singing operatic and folk songs.
The Estonian Folk Festival Day was held in the Fair's Pavilion
between 7 and 10 P.M. It consisted of choral music and native dancing.
Admission to both presentations was free to fatrgoers.
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World's Fair President Robert Moses inaugurated a season-long
fashion festival at the Fair's New England States Exhibition this week.
Mr. Moses rang in the festival with a bell borrowed trom the
Exhibition's Town Crier while wearing a oolonial trioorner hat
borrowed from Miss Massachusetts, Su Su Smith of Newton.
The fashion festival, scheduled on a seven-day-a-week, three
shows-daily basts, will feature the designs ot 63 New England manu-
facturers.
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Hon. James A. Farley, former u. s. Postmaster General and current
Chairman of the Board of Coca-Cola Export Corp., celebrated his 76th
birthday anniversary at the Coca-Cola Pavilion.
"This birthday party is the most wonderful one anybody could ask
for," the one-time Chairman or the National Democratic Party remarked
as he out a 76-pound birthday cake and received congratulations from
hundreds of well-wishers.
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Under Secretary of Commerce Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., visited
the American-Israel Pavilion today. He was accompanied by Nathan
Strauas,III, Chairman of the Board, American-Israel Corporation.
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Among the recent distinguished visitors to the New York World's
Fair was H.E. Konthi Suphamongkhon, Secretary General of the Southeast
Asia Treaty Organization. He was accompanied by his wife and Niasa1
Vejachiva, Second Secretary of the Thailand Permanent Mission to the
United Nations.
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A That native, Mr. Suphamongkhon visited the colorful Thailand
Pavilion, He and his party also toured the Federal Pavilion and
several other exhibits at the Fair,
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Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower praised the documentary
film "'l'o Be Alive" featured at the Johnson's Wax Pavilion at the New
York World's Fair as a "great movie,"
General Eisenhower saw the film this week in his capacity as
Board Chairman of the International People-to-People Program, and at
the invitation of H. F, Johnson, Chairman of S, C, Johnson & Son, Inc .,
of Racine, Wis. He was welcomed to the Fair by its President,
Robert Moses.
"This is what we seek in this world," said Mr. Eisenhower ot the
movie. "It shows us how we could be if we were only natural. It has
a great message for all or us."
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Assistant Postmaster General Tyler Abell introduced the first
stainless steel mail box at the New York World's Fair this week,
Mr. Abell mailed a letter to President Lyndon B, Johnson telling
him that the use or the stainless steel letter box could save the
Post Office Department up to $250,000 annually in maintenance costs.
The mail box has been placed on the Avenue or the Americas near the
caribbean Pavilion so the Department can evaluate public reaction,
Also present were Flushing Postmaster John J. Hogan and Murray
Davis, Special Assistant to Fair President Robert Moses,
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An old fashioned clambake highlighted the visit of Governor John
H. Reed on Maine Day at the World's Fair. The scene was the Village
Green of the New England Pavilion where clams and lobsters were
prepared on a steaming bed of seaweed,
That was just one stop for the busy Governor of the Pine Tree
State who also viewed the Andrew Wyeth tempera painting, "Her Room",
on display in the Maine Reception Center, He then v1s1ted the Federal
Pavilion,. helped launch the Friendship sloop, "Dir1go", at the World's
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Fair Martna, and attended a concert at the New England Pev111on the
same evening.
The Governor and his party were officially welcomed to the World's
Fair by Michael R. Pender, Director of State Exhibits, who presented
an official Fair on behalf or Fair President, Robert Moses.
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Edward T. Breathitt, Governor of Kentucky, and his official party
visited the New York world's Fair to participate in ceremonies
celebrating Kentucky Day and the Bluegrass State's 172nd anniversary
of Statehood.
The Governor and his party arrived at the World's Fair Railroad
station in a 109-year old, smoke spouting, steam driven "Iron Horse"
named the "General" which figured in the Civil War Andrews raid on
April 12, 1862, when the locomotive was stolen by Union forces in an
attempt to disrupt Southern supply lines. They were greeted by
Michael Pender, Deputy to the Fair's Executive vice president and
director of States Exhibits, General William E. Potter.
The entire group then proceeded to the World's Fair Pavilion
under escort by uniformed members of the Kentucky State Police Color
Guard tor ceremonies and a medallion presentation to the Governor.
The Governor introduced a list of "Kentucky Colonels" and honored
guests which included such notables as Lawrence Wetherby and Bert
Combs former Governors of Kentuclcy; Miss Irene Dunne, star of stage
and screen; Jonah Jones, famed jazz musician; John Jacob Niles,
esteemed Kentuckian folk singer; Frank Ramsey, Boston Celtic star;
Harold "Pee Wee" Reese of baseball fame, and Adolph Rupp, University
of Kentucky basketball coach.
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A folk song festival highlighted the celebration of North
carolina Day at the New York World's Fair.
The music fete followed ceremonies at which Hargrove G. Bowles,
Jr., Chairman of the State Board of Conservation and Development, and
Robert L, Stallings, Jr., Director of the Department, were welcomed to
the Fair.
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G ~ e e t i n g the Tar Heel officials at the Federal Pavilion was
Thomas J. Hunt, special assistant to Ambassador Norman K. Winston,
Commissioner to the Pavilion.
Among the entertainers presenting a program at the Plaza were the
University of North carolina Glee Club, the UNO String Quartet, the
UNO Vocal Quartet, the Honeycutt Twins, the North Carolina Military
Academy Dance Band, Lydia Fish and Tom and Dave.
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His Excellency John Foncha, Vice President of the Federal
Republic of Cameroon, and Mrs. Fonoha led a party of distinguished
officials from their country on a visit to the World's Fair (June 3).
The group included Ambassador Jacques Kuoh and Emanuel Egbe,
Deputy Minister of Justice.
They were welcomed by Gates Davison, Fair Deputy Chief or
Protocol, and Dr. Roberto G. de Mendoza, Assistant Chief of Protocol.
At the Federal Pavilion they were greeted by Thomas J. Hunt, Special
Assistant to u. s. Commissioner Norman K. Winston, and Jay Rutherford,
Special Assistant to the Chief of Protocol, State Department.
The official party then was conducted on a tour of the Fair-
grounds, with most or the time devoted to the exhibits of the African
nations.
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For his distinguished public service, Fair President Robert Moses
received a citation from the Avenue or Americas Association, Inc., at
the Festival of Gas Pavilion this past week.
John H. Muller, president or the Association and senior vice
president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society, made the presenta
tion.
It read: "This citation is presented Honorable Robert Moses,
President or The New York World's Fair in recognition and grateful
appreciation of his distinguished public service to the people of the
City and State of New York and his long years or selfless dedication
to the cause of civic improvement, the many results of which, standing
as a permanent memorial, now include the magnificent 1964 New York
World's Fair."
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Several new attractions were added this week tor distaff vtatto,_.a
to the Wox-ld's Faix- when the Dox-othy Drapex- Westinghouse Dx-eam Home
and a Gallery of Kitchens, designed by Bette Sanfox-d Roby, wex-e opened
in the Better Living Center.
The spacious fan-shaped "Dream .Home" features lavish use or glass
and greeneey to convey a feeling or the outdoors. Dramatic effects
are achieved through the use or vivid colors and specially designed
fabrics. The house functions as a showcase for some thirty manurao-
tux-ers.
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Spox-ta stars from the world of boxing, baseball and basketball
visited the Flushing Meadow Fairgrounds over the Memorial Day weekend.
Dolph Sohayes, National Basketball Association star, and formex- world
heavyweight champion Jersey Joe Walcott served as hosts at the Schaefer
Center.
It was "Willie Mays Day" on May 29 in honor or the San Francisco
Giants star, who was making his first appearance at Shea Stadium.
Another highlight was a visit by 35 members of the Houston Colt .45s.
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Some 60 "Stratoliners", averaging 6 rt. 1 in,, visited the
"giant" World's Fair recently. Highlighting their week-end meeting in
New York, the members of the American Affiliation of Tall Clubs were
most impressed with their visit, and President Marvin Blanies said
"We're looking forward to a return visit marking our 23rd Anniversary,
Oct, 11," Miss Albina Sadkowskas, 6 ft. 5-!, and Frank Pape, 6 ft.
6 3/4 in,, were the tallest couple,
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"It is the most wonderful thing I've ever seen," said 9i-year-old
Tom Gallagher, afflicted with a congenital heart ailment, in summing
up the feeling of the more than 100 handicapped children who visited
the World's Fair recently, The children, many or them on crutches and
in wheel-chairs, lunched at the New York State Pavilion and also toured
the Wisconsin and West Virginia Pavilions. They were sponsored by the
Ruth Kirzon Group tor Handicapped Children.
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Rockets on display at the U, s. Space Park were a major attrao
tion for a group or 43 press, TV and radio representatives from West
Berlin and West Germany on a visit to the New York World's Fair
recently.
Highlights of the Fair, including the u., S, Space Park, were
filmed for showing on West German television stations. The party
began a sightseeing jaunt or the Fair with a tour or the Ford Pavilion
and a visit to the Berlin Pavilion. The trip was arranged by Pan
American World Airlines.
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$3000 and we honestly feel that we have a fast-developing 'hit' on our
hands", DeWitt T. Yates, President of the African Pavilion, Ino,, told
the press at a special conference, The $3-million exhibit, represent
ing 24 African countries, had attracted up to that time more than
150,000 paid admissions "despite the handicap or the cold, rainy
weather at the outset,
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The African Pavilion is offering the public 18 shows daily and
24 to 25 on the weekend,
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The Principals Association of New York City held a meeting at the
New York World's Fair's HALL OF EDUCATION this week. It was attended
by 300 New York City principals, 35 assistant and associate s1per-
intendents of schools, and headed by New York City of
Schools, Calvin E. Gross.
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Father may think hets the best driver in the family, but experts
at the Mobil Economy Run test unit at the World's Fair Pavilion put
Dad in a backseat.
or the more than 10,000 tests taken since the Fair opened, teen-
agers are outscoring both parents as safe and cautious drivers.
Experts say it's the result of high school courses. Women outscored
the men, which leaves Dad third and last in the family buggy-piloting
department.
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One ot the world's finest collections or dolls is on exhibit at
the Doll Collection Museum in the Louisiana Pavilion or the World's
ll'atr.
A wide-eyed smiling little girl from Kew Gardens, 7-year old
Amber Fenster, was taken on the first tour or the Museum that contains
more than a half-m1111on dolls. These, the finest examples of the
doll arts, doll collections and related arts, have been borrowed from
museums and private collections.
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NEW YORK WORLDS FAIR, June 5 -- Though poles apart geographically,
the similarity or peoples and cultures was dramatically demonstrated
during New Mexico Day here at the New York Worlds Fair when the people
or the Sudan Pavilion exchanged gifts from their exhibit with the
Americans from the New Mexico Pavilion.
When a group or Sudanese visited the New Mexico Pavilion late in
April, they were amazed to see so much to make them reel at home. As
a result, an exchange program developed spontaneously. Today, the
Hon. Omar Adeel, Ambassador to the U.N. tor Sudan, and Gov. or New
Mexico Jack M. Campbell met and exchanged gifts to be exhibited in
their respective pavilions.
Furthermore, Gov. Campbell announced that the U.S. Agency tor
International Development had made it possible tor Dr. El Rayah
Hassaballa, Director of the National Zoological Gardens in Khartoum,
to take a two-year post graduate course at the University or New
Mexico. Dr. Hassaballa brought a rare collection of tropical birds
exhibited at his country's pavilion.
Former Gov. G. Mennen Williams, Assistant Secretary tor African
Affairs, State Department, sent the following telegram: "The friendly
association whioh has developed between The Sudan and New Mexico
through the medium of your respective pavilions at the New York World's
Fair is highly gratifying and a fine example of Peace Through Under-
standing' in action."
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Barratt ORara, Chairman of the African Affairs ot
the House of Representatives, also sent a telegram to both Ambassador
Adeel and Oov. Campbell which read in part: "I am cont'1dent that the
good people of The Sudan whom I know well and those or New Mexico whom
I also admire will find many things in common as the relationship de-
velops. This is a most welcome event to those of us who work for
closer American relationship with the nations of Africa."
The exchange began shortly after the Fair opened and members of
the Sudan Pavilion staff noticed that the adobe huts of the New Mexico
Pavilion were identical to structures in parts of Sudan. They explored
fUrther and discovered the similarity of the designs of the rugs, the
bead work, the ceramics, and the handicraft with those in their own
homeland.
Tacos, enohillados, and tortillas, too, are not unlike native
Sudanese rare. In fact, they refer to the New Mexico Pavilion as Wad
Medani, a town in 'l'he Sudan which it most resembles.
'l'he New Mexico gifts to be displayed at the Sudan Pavilion were
inscribed, "Presented by the State of New Mexico to The Republic or
The Sudan by Gov. Jack M. Campbell in recognition of the cultural
similarities or the two areas discovered at the New York World's Fair
and the common dedication of the people of the two areas to the Fair's
objective of Peace Through Understanding'."
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WORLD'S FAIR HIGHIJGHTS FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 1
NEW YORK WORIDrs FAIR, June 5 ..... Denmark Day celebrations at the
Worlds Fair on Sunday will be highlighted by a visit or Denmark's
Prime Minister, Jens Otto Krag, and his wife, Mrs. Belle Virkner Krag,
a leading stage and screen actress. The Prime Minister, who will be
introduced by the Danish Ambassador to the United States, Count K. G.
Knuth-Winterfeldt, will be the principal speaker at ceremonies in the
World's Fair Pavilion.
Also participating in Denmark Day ceremonies will be Secre
tary of Commerce, IA.tther H. Hodges, who will make an 11:30 A.M. visit
to the Denmark Pavilion and attend a luncheon hosted by that
Commissioner-General, Just Lunning.
The Prime Minister, his wife and party will arrive at 1:30 P.M.
at the New Amsterdam Gate (Gate No. 2). They will proceed to the
Federal Pavilion to be greeted by Ambassador Norman K. Winston, U.S.
Commissioner. Denmark Day ceremonies starting at 2:30 P.M. in the
World's Fair Pavilion will include speeches by Prime Minister Krag
and Seoretary Hodges; reading of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales
by Preben Uglebjerg, Danish entertainer; a performance by the Royal
Danish Ballet S.l''ld by the Greenland Choir, "MIK, " which is the only
Eskimo folklore group in the world
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The Day ceremonies at the Fair are a part of a
celebration of the anniversary of the granting of Denmark's Constitu-
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tion on JUne 5, 1849. Mayor Wagner proclaimed June 5 Denmark Day 1n
New York.
Starting at 10:30 A.M. in the New York State Pavilion (in cele
bration of Westchester County-Yonkers Day), there will be continuous
entertainment by various school bands, cadet corps, glee clubs, Irish
dance groups, church choirs, pipe bands, hula dancers, Hungarian and
Ukranian folk dancers and symphonic bands.
Ditka, star offensive end of the Chicago Bears, will wind up
his schedule as Sports Host at the Schaefer Center on Sunday with noon
and 5 P.M. appearances.
The Meta and the Dodgers will meet in a double header at nearby
Shea Stadium starting at 1:05 P.M. Fairgoers can return to the Fair
free by getting their wrists stamped on the way out of the Fair gates.
will catch his own performance in Sid and Marty Kroffts
"Lee Poupee de Paris" at 4:15 P.M. in the Walter Krafft Theater in the
Lake Amusement Area. Liberace
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the puppet, will meet the
famed pianist when he visits the theater.
At 3 P.M. in the Wonderful World of Scouting Arena, Mayor John
Flynn of Yonkers and Emil Knesnik, President of the Yonkers Chamber of
Commerce, will present Eagle Scout awards to Theodore Friend and
William Offutt.
There will be a display of' gold coins or the world in the Hall of
Education between 2 and 3 P.M.
At 7 P.M. in the World's Fair Pavilion, the Country Dance Society
will present a program of dances of the Village Green and 17th and
18th century courts and ballrooms. The colorful costumes will be a
prime feature or this dance festival. Among the presentations will be
the "Kentucky Running Set," danced by students from Berea (KY) College.
Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians will play for free public
dancing in the T1parillo Band Pavilion from 9:30 P.M. to 12:30 A.M.
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June 5, 1964
Two trainloads of local well
wishers travel to the World's Fair on Friday, June 12, to honor its
foremost citizen# Robert MOses. Officially proclaimed by the Village
Board as Robert MOses Day", early estimates predict that
over 1,000 residents headed by Mayor Gilbert c. Hanse will attend,
en masse, the ceremony at which Mr. Moses will accept the plaudits of
his townspeople.
A Robert MOses Day Committee representing Rotary, Lions and
business and professional women's clubs, also the Board or Trade, is
in charge of arrangements for the ceremonies at the Fair. A special
package rate has been obtained through the cooperation of the railroad
and Village Board.
His neighbors like to remember him best as the planner of the
Long Island chain ot state parks and parkways in general, and or Jones
Beach State Park and its Marine in particular. It is here that
"Around the World 1n 80 Days" is soon to begin its second season run.
In honoring Mr. Moses, the Village of Babylon has issued a formal
proclamation setting forth the esteem in which he is held by his
neighbors and friends:
MAYORS PROCLAMATION
Whereas the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair opened formally to
the public on April 22, and
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Wh$reaa Robert Mbses, a resident of the Village of Babylon, and
one ot its leading citizens for forty years, is President of the Fair,
and
Whereas Mr. Moses is recognized as the master builder of State
Parks, parkways and other important public works on Long Island in
particular and the State of New York in general, and
Whereas the Village of Babylon is mindtul of the contribution made
to the public welfare by its distinguished citizen, now, therefore
I, GILBERT C. HANSE, Mayor of the Village of Babylon, Suffolk
County, State of New York, do hereby suggest, recommend and urge that
the various service organizations of the village units, join and merge
with the Village Board of Babylon in honoring Robert MOses thereby
indicating village-wide appreciation of his endeavors on behalf of the
general public, and
Further, by the authority vested in the Mayor, I do hereby
proclaim Friday, June 12, 1964, as BABYLON'S ROBERT MOSES DAY at the
New York Worlds Fair, and call upon all residents to cooperate with,
and aid the Village Board and the various sponsoring organizations in
striving to accomplish tully the goals above set forth.
Dated: April 29, 1964
/S/ GILBERT C. HANSE
Mayor, Village of Babylon
The Day will be in preparation of additional honors to be heaped
on the World's Fair president. On June 13, the day following, Robert
MOses Bridge and State Park on Fire Island will officially be dedicated
at ceremonies in which Long Island State Park President Perry B.
Duryea, Jr., and a host of state, county, town and village officials
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June 4, 1964
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 5 - Saturday, June 6 the 20th
anniversary or the D-Day landings on Normandy Beach, wtll be celebrated
at the World's Fair with ceremonies destgned to perpetuate the memory
or that day. These ceremonies, and in particular the 28-minute action
film "D-Day" to be shown (for the very :f'irst time) 12 times throughout
the day at the Better Living Center, will serve to remtnd the vast new
generation of young adults of the bravery or the men involved in those
DDay landings on June 6, 1944.
Saturday will also be Chrysler Corporation Day, Downington (Pa.)
Day, General Federation of Women's Clubs Day, Swedish Flag Day (in the
World Fair Pavilion), Mercer County Chorus Day and
County Day (in the N. J. Tercentenary Pavilion), Irish-New York State
Day (in the N. Y. State Pavilion) and Better Living Center Day (in
Singer Bowl).
The Citizens' Committee for "D-Day-plua-20," w1 th Gen. Omar N,
Bradley, (u.s.A. Ret.), and Gen. James A. Van Fleet, Ret.),
as chairmen, will play a major part in keeping D-Day alive at the Fair.
Seventeen marching units, totalling 781 men, will parade. Marshaling
point will be Singer Bowl at 10 A,M,j then to the Better Living Center
for an 11 o'clock massing and special D-Day ceremonies at ll:lO A.M.
Irish-New York State Day will be celebrated in the New York State
Pavilion with a continuous program or bag pipe bands, fife and drum
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horn pipe dancers from 10 A.M. to 9:30 P.M. At this time, the day
will be climaxed with a "convocation or massed bands."
At 10:30 A.M. tn the Singer Exhibit Center, a 13 star American
flag Will be presented to the Sons ot the American Revolution. A
dtreot descendant ot Patrick Henry Will accept the flag. Members ot
the organization wtll be wearing authentic Revolutionary War uniforms.
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Chicago Bears all-pro end will be Sports Host tn the
Sohaeter Center at noon and at 5 P.M.
It will be Ladies Day in neighboring Shea Stadium, where the
Meta will play host to the world champion Los Angeles Dodgers at
2 P.M. All Fairgoers oan return to the Fair tree after the game. It
will be a real bargain tor the Fair-going ladies who can see the game
tor just titty cents and return tree.
Between 8 and 10 P.M., Swedish Flag Day ceremonies will be held
tn the World Fair Pavilion.
Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians will continue to play tor
t ~ e e public dancing in the Tiparillo Band Pavilion from 9:30 P.M. to
12&30 A.M.
The New Jersey Tercentenary Pavilion will be the site or two
special programs, Mercer County Chorus Day and Montvale-Bergen county
Day.
VARIOUS ENTERTAINMENT IN THE LAKE AMUSEMENT AREA WILL CONTINUE
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NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 8 -- In keeping with the New York
World's Fair policy to afford adequate taxicab service bordering the
Fairgrounds at Flushing Meadows, a new stand at Gate No. 6 1n the
Amusement Area has been added for the convenience or Fairgoers.
Already one of the most popular gates for taxis and limousines.
the additional stand at the River Gate will accommodate ten cabs, in
for people leaving by the Lake Amusement Area exit.
The new stand augments the two now tn use at Rodman Street
(Gate No. 7) and lllth Street (Gates 3 and 4). Because or the heavy
traffic to Shea Stadium and the World's Fair, Roosevelt Avenue has no
cab line. However, taxis are permitted to unload and pick up
gers in this area,
There is an overall space for approximately ninety taxicabs on
the perimeter or the Fair. The breakdown shows a feed stand for thirty
at Rodman Street (Gate fifty at lllth Street {Gates 3 and 4) and
ten at the newly-opened Gate No. 6 station.
The newest taxi stand 1s clearly posted for cabs and limousines
and is easily accessible from Kennedy and LaGuardia Bronx,
Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk and Manhattan.
It is located on the Van Wyek Parkway Extension with parking
signs leading from the Van Wyck, Grand Central Parkway, Interboro
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FOR SIX PERFORMANCES DAILY AT TEXAS PAVILIONS
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 9-- Angus G. Wynne. Jr., executive
producer for the Texas Pavilions, announces the engagement or Jerry
Schafer and his Wild Hawk Gun Fighters for six performances daily at
the Music Hall in the Pavilions starting Friday, June 12. The Wild
Hawks will appear at 10:30 and 11:30 A.M., 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 and
5:30 P.M. The entire house will be priced at 99 cents for their per-
formances, which will not interfere with the thrice-daily show schedule
or the big musical spectacle, "To Broadway With Love," at the Music Hall.
The Wild Hawk Gun Fighters are all Hollywood stunt men and girls.
Their show consists or a vivid half-hour of gun fights, fist fights and
other assorted mayhem involving fast draws, trick falls and a general
Donnybrook that makes the average television western look like "Little
Lord Fauntleroy." They have been hailed at the Seattle World's Fair,
on tour 1n America and in London, where they were the major attraction
of a successful West End musical.
Jerry Schafer, the producer and star ot the Wild Hawks claims
to be the fastest gun anywhere. He has been caught by an electronic
timer drawing and shooting in 4/lOOths of a second.
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NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 10 -- On Thursday, June 11, Fair
President Moses will be presented the first Annual
of the Year Award by graduate students of Adelphi University. The
award will be made at 11 A.M., in Mr. Moses office in the Administra-
tion Building.
It will be Hawaii Day at the Fair. The celebration Will coincide
with Kamehameha Day in Hawaii. Kamehameha was the first President or
the United Islands, An elaborately costumed troupe, the Aloha Week
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Court, will fly to the Fair from Hawaii. James K. Kealoha, Lieutenant
Governor of the State of Hawaii, is Executive Officer of the State of
Hawaii Exhibit at the World's Fair.
The Kamehameha Day ceremonies will start at 10:30 A.M., when the
official party will be met at the New Amsterdam Gate {No. 2) by Fair
officials. The entire group will parade through the Fairgrounds (a la
Pied Pipers}, arriving at the State of Hawaii Exhibit in the Lake
Amusement Area at 11:15 A.M. A presentation or Medallions will take
place at 11:30 A.M., followed by a performance by the Aloha Week Court.
The first part of the Aloha Week Court ceremonies wtll be entitled
"Ancient Hawaii," Ancient hulas will be danced by natives wearing
traditional costumes. After a 20-minute musical interlude, the Court
will resume its program tracing Hawaii's development via 15 song and
dance numbers. Appropriate costume changes wtll help illustrate the
States history from ancient times through the monarchy era to the
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present time. During the show, Court members will distribute 100 lets
made of orchids and plumeria blossoms.
Following the program in the Hawaii Pavilion, the official party
will go to a 1 P.M. invitational luncheon at the Minnesota Pavilion.
The Aloha Royal Court Week Troupe will repeat its entire performance
at 4 P.M. inthe Federal Pavilion.
A free program of wrestling bouts featuring the popular Antonino
Rocca and other international wrestling stars and champions will be
presented in the 18,000-seat Singer Bowl on Thursday evening, starting
at 7:30 P.M. Such prime attractions as the Harlem Globetrotters, the
Olympic Boxing Trials, the Goya Folk Festival and other programs have
already been presented free at the Fair in Singer Bowl.
All the matches on the wrestling program on Thursday night will
have an international flavor. Headlined will be the bout between the
popular Rocca, uncrowned champion of the world, and Ivan Melinkoff,
of Russia, one fall to the finish. The semtfinal will feature
Bobby Thomas, of New York vs. El Toro, champion of Puerto Rioo. Also
featured will be Coley Wallace, former Golden Gloves Boxing Champion,
and star or the movie, "The Joe Louts Story," against Killer Attila
of the Philippines. Alexander the Great, champion of Greece, will
grapple with The Egyptian, from Alexandria. A tag team match will pit
The Texan Brothers of El Paso against The Arabians from Mecca, Saudi
Arabia.
At 10 A.M., Jinx, the chimpanzee from the Dick Button's
"Ice-Travaganza" will officiate at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the
opening of the Jim Downey Restaurant in the House of Good Taste.
The Hall of Education will feature a series of live classroom
demonstrations or modern teaching techniques. Students from Our Lady
of Meroy School will participate at 1 P.M.; students from St. Frances
de Sales School at 2 P.M., and students from Clairton H.s. at 3 P.M,
As a part of the St. Frances de Sales School's program, Sister
Adrienne Elise will demonstrate her technique in teaching harmonica
playing to a group of fifty students.
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Free musical concerts will be provided throughout the day at
various places. The T1par1llo Band Pavilion will feature the Scott
City, Kansas H,S. Band at l P,M., the Ray de Fade Orchestra of
Pittsburgh, Pa. at 2:30 P,M., the Grainger H.s. Singers and Dancers
ot Kinston, N. c., at 4 P.M.,and Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians
tor tree public dancing from 9:30 P.M. to 12:30 A.M.
The Lincoln Boyst Choir of Lincoln, Nebraska will sing in the
Court of the Universe at 2:30 P.M. At 5:30 P.M., the Sarasota-
Riverview Chorus will sing at the Florida Pavilion. The Cities Service
World's Fatr Band or America, directed by Paul Lavalle, will play at
the Court of the Universe at 7:15 P,M.
The New York State Pavilion will feature continuous entertainment
by bands, vocal groups, and other entertainers in honor of Glen Cove-
Olen Head-Locust Valley-Ma tineoock-Sea Cliff Day.
Seton Hall University's Summer Workshop Theater will give selec-
tions from "Sing Out Sweet Land" at 8:30 P.M., in the New Jersey
Tercentenary Pavilion,
The Meta will play the Chicago Cubs in Shea Stadium at 2 P.M.
This will offer a chance to see the Cubs with the majors' only .400
hitter, Billy Williams, trying to avenge the 19-1 drubbing the Meta
gave them in Chicago. Fairgoers can return to the Fair free after
the game by getting their wrists stamped at the gate when leaving.
At midnight the radio show "Contact/WINS" will originate from the
Mountain Chalet Restaurant at the West Virginia Pavilion. This panel-
type program will have as its topic a discussion of job-finding
techniques.
ENTERTAINMENT IN THE LAKE AMUSEMENT AREA WILL CONTINUE UNTIL
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NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 9 -- Free professional wrestling,
featuring Antontno Rocca and two foreign champions, comes to the New
York World's Fair on Thursday evening, June 11. The matches will be
held tn the 18,000-seat Singer Bowl, starting at 7z30 P.M.
All events held in the Bowl are free.
Rocca, self-proclaimed uncrowned champion or the world. but
better known as the "fly man," meets Ivan Mel1nkoft or Russia in one
fall to a finish.
There will be four additional matches, all with an international
flavor. In the semi-final, Bobby Thomas of New York meets El Toro.
champion of Puerto Rico.
Coley Wallace of New York, former Golden Gloves heavy-weight
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boxing champion and star or the motion picture, "The Joe Louts Stoey,"
takes on Killer Attila or the Philippines. Alexander the Great,
champion of Greece, grapples with The Egyptian, from Alexandria, and
1n a tag team match, The Texas Brothers or El Paso meet The Arabians
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NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 9 -- The encouraging results ot a
survey conducted by the Market Research Corporation of America during
the first three weeks or the New York World's Fair (April 15)
were announced this morning (Tuesday) at the weekly press conference
in the Fair's Press Building by Erwin Witt, comptroller of the Fair
Corporation.
The survey, which will continue throughout the Fair, is based on
interviews with 1,100 Fair visitors of the approximately 3
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000,000 who
attended the Fair during the three-week period.
It was shown that 58.2 per cent of the visitors during the initial
weeks came from the metropolitan area, but judging from the sharp
change from the first to the third week, the number or out-of-towners
will increase shortly, as schools all over the nation close and it is
expected that the 1939 figure or 51.4 per cent of out-or-towners will
be matched by the time the Fair closes on October 18, 1964, at the end
or its season,
Eighteen per cent ot the visitors interviewed came to the Fair
more than once during the first three weeks and this figure is expected
to increase to more than 76 per cent by October.
or the out-of-town visitors who were questioned, 81 per cent
were staying at nearby hotels and motels in contrast to the 1939
figure or 45 per cent.
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The number of hours each visitor spent at the Fair was between
6 and 12 hours for 74 per cent of those questioned, with the balance
varying from 3 to 51/2 hours.
The Industrial Area attracted the greatest number of visitors
with 74 per cent of those interviewed having inspected these eXhibits.
Following in order were the foreign exhibits with 59 per cent, the
religious exhibits with 41 per cent, the states exhibits and New York
City Building at 36.4 per cent and the Federal Pavilion at 21 per cent.
The Unisphere, Fair Symbol, attracted 41 per cent for more than a
casual inspection, while the shops lured 13-l/2 per cent of the
visitors and the Lake Amusement Area, ten per cent.
The most popular foreign exhibits, in order were: Japan, Spain.
Denmark, American-Israel, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Africa, Berlin,
India, Republic of China.
In the Federal and States area, the following were the rankings
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f'or the first three weetcs: New York state, Florida, New York City,
Hollywood-USA, Hawaii, Illinois, New England, Federal Pavilion,
Missouri, Maryland.
In the Industrial and Transportation Areas, the following
exhibits were considered the most attractive by the sampling of Fair
visitors: General Motors, General Electric, Ford, Bell System,
Dupont, Kodak, Chrysler, IBM, Pepsi Cola, Coca-Cola.
It was apparent as the third week ended, that the deservedly
well-reviewed film, "To Be Alive" at the Johnson's Wax Pavilion would
soon push this exhibit well into the first ten rankings.
Among the religious exhibits, the Vatican Pavilion, with the
renowned Pieta, was far out in front, with the Mormon Pavilion second
in popularity
Transportation to the Fairgrounds from the City showed 38 per
cent coming by subway, 28 per cent by private car, 24 per cent by bus
and three per cent by taxi. The Long Island Rail Road jumped almost
100 per cent to 7 per cent by the end of the third week and indica
tiona are that use of the service will continue to increase. The mass
transportation systems loads and unloads at Gate No. 1, the Main
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Entrance to the Fairgrounds, so that it was round that 45 per cent or
the Fair visitors were entering through this gate. The most popular
taxi and limousine gate is expected to be Gate No. 6, the River Gate.
in the Lake Amusement Area.
or the 1,100 people interviewed, 92.5 per cent felt the Fair was
well worth visiting, one-half of one per cent did not enjoy their day
and the balance expressed no opinion.
The range of expenses at the Fair was from $5 to $29.00. Eleven
and four-tenths per cent of the visitors interviewed spent less than
$5 while 546 per cent spent between $5 and $19. Fourteen and three-
tenths per cent r ~ p o r t e d an expenditure of $20 to $29. The balance or
visitors interviewed did not total their expenditures.
Eightynine and four-tenths per cent of the people interviewed
expressed npinions that the quality or the Fair rood was average or
above average and the majority of these visitors round the prices
reasonable as well.
Ninety-nine per cent praised the Fair for its cleanliness on the
grounds and in the comfort stations and 99.2 per cent or the visitors
interviewed were impressed by the courtesy of the personnel
The origins or the out-or-town visitors showed the states with
the largest population showing the best attendance at the Fair.
Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and California are among the leaders in
Fair visitors. It is expected that between 60-65 per cent or out-or-
town visitors will come from a 250-mile radius or New York City.
In the continuing survey, 55 visitors are interviewed as they
leave the Fairgrounds each day, with 6 to 8 interviewers stationed at
the various gates around the Fairgrounds.
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NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 9 -- The Westchester Ballet Company
and the 60-member Orchestral Society of Westchester will highlight
activities at the World's Fair on Wednesday, June 10 with a program or
symphony and classic ballet at the Fair Pavilion starting at 8:30 P.M.
Admission is free to Fairgoers and it will mark the first appearance
of any Westchester Community cultural organization at the Fair.
The program includes Tscha1kowsky
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orchestra); Reisager's Concerto for Trumpet and Strings and the
production of Strauss "Emperor's Waltz." Music by Mozart and
Beethoven will also be included. Steve Simon, music director of the
orchestra, will conduct.
Wednesday will also mark Allison Division of General Motors Day;
Brooklyn Chapter-Cancer Care of the National Cancer Foundation Day;
Wayne, New Jersey Day; a visit by Mayor Peter Parisi for Hammonton,
New Jersey Day at the New Jersey Pavilion and Great Neck Area Day at
the New York State Pavilion. The Wayne High School Band will perform
at the Singer Bowl in celebration of their day.
At the New York State Pavilion the R1chmond High School Band will
give morning and afternoon concerts; the Great Neck Senior Citizens
Chorus and Dance Group will also perform in the morning and after-
noon; St. Edmonds High School Glee Club of Brooklyn will entertain 1n
the afternoon; the Great Neck Senior High School Choralettes and Dance
Band will give evening performances, as well as the Nassau Ballet
Company.
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A tash1on festival featuring New England Fashions accompanied bJ
einsers and dancers will highlight the New England States Exhibition.
!he UniversitJ Choral or Boston College will give a concert of semi
classical and contemporary selections at the pavilion.
Coinciding with New Jersey Day the Rotary Club ot Bloomfield
will boat Danbury, Hundson, and Wayne at a special luncheon at the
Texas Pavilion. At the New Jersey Pavilion Dorothy Waters and her
Sparkling Waters Review will give evening performances.. Also at
New Jersey, a film. "The Birth of a Colony" a story of Hammonton will
be viewed in the evening.
A Petite Musicale by the Trinidad Singers and the University of
M i s s ~ 1 Singers from Columbia will be at the Tiparillo Band Pavilion.
The Phil Rose Fashion Fantasy at the Fair will be at the Beech-nut
Theater in the Better Living Center. Louisiana Pavilion, Jaazland
presents the Joe Boucci Duet, and "The Patriotic Show," with fireworka
that can be seen at the Pool of Industry at the Fountain of Planets
at 9 P.M.
The Mets will be playing a night game with Chicago at nearby
Shea Stadium. Fairgoers can return to the Fair free by getting their
wrists stamped to enjoy the entertainment which continues in the Lake
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ROOFTOP SINGERS JOIN SINGER BOWL FESTIVAL
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 9, -- The Rooftop Singers, ot "Walk
Right In" fame, join a host of talent including Oscar Brand and Jean
Ritchie at the World's Fair Singer Bowl on Tuesday, June 9 for a
Folk Festival or Stars. Beginning at 7:30 P.M., this gala program
ot ballad, blues, ethnic, gospel, Irish, and pop music is free to
visitors at the Fair. It is only one of a series of free attractions
slated this summer for the 15,000-seat outdoor Singer Bowl. Others
will include Olympic tryouts and other sporting events, concerts, and
square dane
The Rooftop Singers, Erik Darling, Willard Svanoe, and Lynne
Taylor, were organized by Darling for the express purpose of recording
''Walk Right In". They did not plan to be a performing group, but the
success of the platter and their apparent agreement in musical tastes
decided for them. Their second album, "Good Time", also a tremendous
success, proves the decision was a good one.
Erik Darling has performed with many singing organizations, among
them the folk singing trio, The Tarr1ers. Lynne Taylor performed in
night clubs all over the country with such headliners as Frank Sinatra,
Sophie Tucker. Dean Martin, and Jerry Lewis. Bill Svanoe studied
economies at Oberlin and Minnesota, playing guitar as an avocation.
Now music is his career.
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At the Singer Bowl Folk Festival of Stars. Oscar Brand, no
stranger to New Yorkers, will MC. Along with the Rooftop Singers will
be Jean Ritchie, The Grandison Singers, The Greenbriar Boys, The Irish
Ramblers, and Bill Brooks and the Folkcrafters. In the event of rain
on,the night of June 9 the Festival is scheduled tor the following
evening.
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and describe the various buildings and exhibits and their
locations to make it easy for Fair-bound visitors to plan in
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NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June ll -- As living proof that every
prophet is not without honor in his own home town, a proclamation
naming Friday, June 12, as "Babylon's Robert Moses Day" at the Fair

has been issued by Mayor Gilbert c. Hanse. of Babylon, Fair President
Robert Moses home town. Two trainloads or that towns residents will
travel to the Fair to honor their neighbor, Mr. Moses, the town's
foremost citizen,
A Robert Moses Day Committee representing Rotary, Lions, business
and professional women's clubs, as well as the Board or Trade, will be
in charge of all arrangements. Mayor Hanses proclamation recognizes
Mr. Moses as the "master builder" of Long Island in particular. and of
the State in general. It points out the village-wide appreciation or
Mr. Moses endeavors on behalf of the general public, not only as Fair
President, but also as the planner or the Long Island chain or State
parka and parkways, particularly Jones Beach State Park and its Marine
Theatre.
The ceremonies at the Fair will be held at 11 A.M. in the New
York State Pavilion. Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians are
scheduled to play.
Friday will also be Oklahoma State Day (highlighted by the visit
of Gov. Henry Bellmon)
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Platnedge (Nassau County) Day (in the New York State Pavilion).
At 10:30 A.M., Gov. Henry Bellmon will dedicate the Oklahoma
Pavilion. Other notables scheduled to attend: Perle Mesta, Tony
Randall, Anita Bryant and Yvonne Chouteau, There will be a 12:15 P.M.
invitational outdoor lunch for the official party, and at 2 P.M.,
Gov. Bellman will dedicate the Cities Service World's Fair Bandwagon.
There will be a concert by the Cities Service World's Fair Band of
America at the Oklahoma Pavilion.
At 2:30 P.M ... Gov. Bellmon will present the "Guardsman Award" to
Anita Bryant at the USO Lounge in the Coca-Cola Pavilion.
As a part of the Philippine Independence Day celebration, jeeps
will be presented at the New Amsterdam Gate (No. at 11 to
the Philippine Pavilion and to the Philippine Government by John I.
Snyder, Jr., President of u. s. Industries. At 11:30 A.M., Philippine
Independence Day ceremonies will begin in the Philippine Pavilion.
There will be an 11 A.M. press preview of a highly valuable
jeweled carpet called the "Pride of India" in the India Pavilion,
Dynamic Maturity Day observances will be held in the World's Fair
Pavilion at 11:15 A.M.
At 11:30 Sister Peter Mary, 70, the former Margaret Riordan
of Harrison, N. who has been working for 26 years among the lepers
of Africa, Will visit the African Pavilion.
Ralph the famous Brooklyn Dodger pitcher, who compiled an
88-68 lifetime won and lost record, pitched the Dodgers to a pennant
in 1947 with a 21 and 12 season, but who is best remembered for that
111-fated pitch to Bobby Thomson in the playoff game, will be the
Sports Host in the Schaefer Center this weekend. He will start his
tour of duty at noon on Friday, and assisting him for the first hour
will be -- Bobby Thomson! Ralph will make another appearance at
5 P.M. and throughout the weekend at noon and 5 P.M.
Rotary International Day will be celebrated with a noon luncheon
and meeting of Rotary Club of New York 723 in t:1e Belgian Village
Rathskeller.
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The u. s. Army Drum and Bugle Corps will serenade at the front
entrance or the Federal Pavilion at 1 P.M. The Army Special Forces,
the "Green Berets" will follow with a "Repelling" demonstration,
This program will be repeated at 3 and 5 P.M.
The Olympic Judo Trials will be held in Singer Bowl from 1 P.M.
to 8 P.M.
The Aloha Week Royal Court will perform at the Lake Amusement
Area Bandstand at 2 P,M. This group will depict the history of Hawaii
via authentic costumes and hulas.
Free music will be offered throughout the day by many groups.
From 10 A.M. to 10 P.M, various bands, glee clubs, dance and choral
groups will offer continuous entertainment in the New York State
Pavilion. At 11 A,M,, 2 P,M, and 7 P.M., the Missouri Singers, under
the direction of Tom Mills, will sing in the Missouri Pavilion, At
noon the Clairton, Pa,, Sr. H,S, Concert Band will perform tn the
Tiparillo Band Pavilion.
At 1:30 P.M. the woodrow Wilson Senior H,S, mixed chorus will
sing popular and classical selections in the New England States
Exhibition, At 2:30 P,M,, the Ray de Fade orchestra of
Pa., will give a jazz concert in the Court of the Universe at the
same time that the Pennsylvania School Jazz Festival is being held in
the Tiparillo Band Pavilion (a 5-hour program), At 4 P,M,, the
Southeastern Conservatory of Music Concert Band, of Tuscumbia, Ala.,
will play in the Court or the Universe,
"Dialogues in Depth," a live TV broadcast featuring interviews
with Leon Eisenberg and Paddy Chayefsky, will originate from the Hall
of Education at 6:45 P.M.
Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians will continue to play for
free public dancing 1n the T1parillo Band Pavilion from 9:30 P.M. to
12:30 A,M,
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PINAL OLYMPIC JUDO TRIALS SLATED FOR FAIR
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N!W YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June ll -- The final selection of the
tour-man u. s. Judo Team for the October Olympic Games in Tokyo will
be made at trials elated for the Fair's Singer Bowl on Friday, June 12,
and Saturday, June 13.
Friday's competition will start at 1 P.M., with matches in the
150 and 176-pound lightweight classes. At the same hour on Saturday,
heavyWeight and open classification candidates will meet on the
"tentamt" mats.
Major interest at the forthcoming event is expected to focus on
four members of the United States Pan American Games squad scheduled
to compete. Three members, Toshiyuk1 Seino of the u. s. Air Force
(150 pounds); George Harris, Air Force (heavyweight); and Ben Campbell
or Weimar, California (open class), are Pan American champions. Paul
Maruyama or Loyola University (L. A,), a silver medalist, will seek
the middleweight honors,
The judo tryouts are the second or five Olympic trial events
scheduled for the World's Fair this summer. Boxing trials were
contested recently.
Olympic fencing trials will be contested from July 12 through
the 14; we1ghtl1ft1ng on August 21 and 22; wrestling (Greco-Roman and
Free Style) from August 24 through 28.
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June 11, 1964
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 12 -- The finals of the Olympic Judo
Trials will be held in Singer Bowl from 1 to 8 P,M. on Saturday.
These Judo Trials will be the second of five Olympic Trial events
scheduled at the Fair this summer.
The four-man team that will r e p ~ e s e n t the United States at the
Tokyo Olymptc Games in October will be chosen here, Among those com-
peting will be four members or the United States Pan American Games
squad, Three members, Toshiyukt Seino (150 pounds), George Harris,
(heavyweight) both of the Air Force, and Ben Campbell (open class),
or Weimar, California, were Pan American Champions. Paul Maruyama, a
middleweight, was a silver medalist in the Pan Am games.
His Imperial Majesty Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlav1, Shahanshah of
Iran, and the Empress Farah will visit the World's Fair on Saturday.
Accompanied from the City by the Hon, Richard c. Patterson, Jr., Fair
Chief of Protocol, they will be met at 1 P.M. at the Rodman Street
Gate (No. 7) by Gov, Charles Poletti, Vice President in charge of
International Affairs and Exhibits, and by Gates Davison, Fair Deputy
Chief of Protocol,
After a 1:15 PeM. lunch in the Women's Hospitality Center-Purex
Penthouse, in the Better Living Center, they will vtsit General
Electric Progressland, General Motors Futurama II and the Federal
Pavilion. At the Federal Pavilion there will be a 5 P.M. reception
given by Ambassador Norman K. Winston, United States Commissioner.
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The Boy Scouts of America from Region No. 2 will hold a Day at
the Fair on Saturday. The ceremonies will be started in the Federal
Pavilion at 10:30 A.M. by a drum and bugle corps from Kingston
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1n Indian costume. At 11 A.M. official Scout Day ceremonies will be
conducted by National and Regional scout officials.
At 2 P.M. the activities will be transferred to the Wonderful
World of Soouting Pavilion. There will be a continuous show featuring
various scouting activities. Each activity will be demonstrated by a
different New York or New Jersey scout troop.
At 8:15 P.M. the Council Fire Program will be put on in the
WOnderful World of Scouting Arena, and at 10 P.M., Boy Scout Day
closing ceremonies will be conducted,
The New Jersey Tercentenary Pavilion Will be the site of Rahway
Day and Cinnaminson Day celebrations. A group of 800 unsuperstitious
citizens from Rahway will travel in a special 13car train to observe
the June 13 Rahway Day celebration at the Fair. Four programs that
will include the 80-piece Rahway H.s. Band, the 30-voice "Chantelles"
and other groups will be given at 10:30 A.M., 1:30
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At 12 noon and at 3 P.M. Cinnaminson, New Jersey Day will be
celebrated in the Tercentenary Pavilion with a variety program that
will include baton twirlers, a concert pianist and a folk-singing
trio.
Iowa Day and Armenian-New York State Day programs will share the
New York State Pavilion. The Iowa Day portion will last from 11 A.M.
to 11:45 A.M., the Armenian Folk Festival will be presented at noon,
3:30 and 7 P.M.
Gov. Harold Hughes and u. s. Senator Jack Miller will attend the
Iowa Day observances at 11:15 A.M., following a band concert by the
Monticello, Iowa H.s. Band in the New York State Pavilion. At 11:45
A . M . ~ Gov. Hughes and his official party will visit the Federal
Pavilion before starting on a tour of the Fair at 2:30 P.M.
The Armenian-New York State Day program will include entertain-
ment presented three times by the Armenian Folk Dance Society,
Cosmopolitan Choral Soc1ety
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At 10 A.M. a Rappelling demonstration will be put on in the
Federal Pavilion by u. s. Army Special Forces, the famed "Green BeretaJ'
These Special Forces are a commando-type outfit, very highly trained in
guerilla warfare and many specialized combat activities, The
Rappelling demonstrations will include the actual scaling of the
Pavilion wall. The demonstration will be repeated at noon, 2, 4, 6,
and 8 P.M. The outfit has been granted special permission by the
President or the United States to wear their special green berets.
There will be a u. s. Army Fife and Drum Corps concert in the
Federal Pavilion at l P.M. and 6 P.M., and a u. s. Army Band concert
there at 2 P,M,
Other free musical concerts throughout the day will include --
the Cities Service World's Fair Band of America concert from 1:45 to
5:45 P.M. in the Lake Amusement Area; the "Forty Niners Chorus" from
Westchester, Pa. in the Court of the Universe; The Mendota, Ill., H.s.
Band in the Tiparillo Band Pavilion at 2:30 P,M.; the "Debutones"
from Anderson, s. c. in the Tiparillo Band Pavilion at 5 P.M., and
the Eustis, Fla. H,s. Band in the Florida Pavilion at 5:30 P,M,
Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians continue to play for free
public dancing from 9:30 P.M. to 12:30 A.M.
Clay Cole and the Clay Cole Revue will be the star attraction at
Danceland at the Louisiana Pavilion. The revue will feature Clay
Cole, the Del Satins, Eddie and the Tempos and The Mardi Gras
Three shows will be presented at 10 P,M,, midnight and 2 A.M. Clay
Cole will play for dancing and twisting,
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June 10, 1964
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 10 - The Women's Advisory Council
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a tea for Consular Corps wives and representatives or leading women's
professional and special interest organizations, in the official
women's Hospitality Center-Purex Penthouse at the Better Living Center.
In her greeting, Mrs. Oswald Lord, Chairman or the Council,
stressed the community services the Women's Advisory Council is pre-
pared to offer to visiting professional women, sponsored student groups
and wives or UN delegates and members of Consular Corps.
An important aspect of this program is home hospitality whereby
members of the Council will invite visiting foreign women as house
guests to better acquaint them with the American way or life. The
Council will also keep visitors posted on cultural affairs in New York,
and make arrangements for tours of the city's medical, educational and
other institutions.
Among the distinguished foreign visitors were Mme. Ella Gulama,
tribal chieftan in Sierra Leone and the only women cabinet minister in
Africa, and wives of diplomatic dignitaries from Ghana, China, Ireland,
Italy, Philippines, Yugoslavia, Norway, Sweden and Pakistan.
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June 12, 1964
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 12 --The New York World
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corporation today (Friday, June 12) announced that new owners. Pavilion
Property, Inc,, have tal::en over the Louisiana Pavilion.
According to Gen. William E, Potter, Executive Vice President ot
the Fair, Pavilion Property, Inc. has purchased the assets and assumed
$2,000,000 in liabilities of the Louisiana Fair Corp., original
operators of the pavilion.
The pavilion, spread over an area or 123,078 square feet between
Meadow Lake Bridge and the westinghouse Exhibit, is 90 per cent com
pleted and "we expect to finish the remaining work within two or three
weeks," said Gen. Potter. The connection of electrical utilities and
further interior and exterior embellishments need to be completed.
As part or its agreement with Pavilion Property, Inc., the World's
Fair Corp. will furnish the operating starr, headed by one of its
members, Richard Whitney, and will finance finishing or the remaining
work.
Gen. Potter points out that 60 per cent or the Louisiana Pavilion
has been in operation for many weeks and the concessions are doing
- well. Some of them, he reports, are among the most popular exhibits
at the Fair.
Speaking on behalf of the new lessees, Saul M. Farbman, President
or Pavilion Property, Inc., said "we are delighted with the arrangements
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obJectives and plans or the Louisiana Pavilion# to show the art and
culture or the state with its picturesque beauty and to portray the
full flavor or the Mardi Gras or Spring Fiesta in old New Orleans, with
tts famous Bourbon-Basin Street complex."
In addition to Mr. Farbman or M. Farbman and Sons, Manhattan,
other officers or the Pavilion Property, Inc., 1nolude Albert J.
Eisenberg or M, Eisenberg and Brothers, Brooklyn, who is secretary,
and Eric Mayer, Glendale Display and Advertising Co., Nutley, New
Jersey, treasurer,
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S FAIR, June 12 - At 11:40 A,M, today (Friday),
a family ot four delighted people ente:red the turnstile at Gate No . 1
(Gotham Gate) to discove:r that they were the 9 millionth visitors to
the New York World's Fair.
Mr, and Mrs. Robert Wentz and their two children, Becky 9, and
Robert Jr. 10, were paying their final visit to the Fair before
returning home to Wilkes Barre, Penna, This was their third visit .to
the Pair and they never dreamed this could happen to them,
On hand at the entrance gate to greet them was Erwin Fair
Comptroller, The Wentz family was escorted to the U, s. Royal Tire
Exhibit in the Fair's Transportation Area, where the children were
presented with a replica of the giant tire ride, The parents were
gtven a certificate for four Tiger Paws Tires by William P. Moore,
representative at the exhibit,
The next stop was at the Citrus Tower at the Florida State
Exhibit where they had a refreshing glass or Florida orange juice
before viewing the Porpoise Show.
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NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 12 -- George E. Spargo has resigned
as Chairman or the Finance Committee of the New York World's Fair.
In making this announcement. Robert Moses, Fair President said:
"We accepted with great regret the resignation of George E. Spargo
as Chairman of the Finance Committee or the Fair. Mr. Spargo asked to
retire because or personal obligations."
George s. Moore, President or the First National City Bank was
elected in his place and will also serve ex-officio.
Charles B. McCabe, formerly publisher of the Mirror, was elected
to the Executive Committee.
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June 12, 1964
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 15 -- The Hall of Science at the
New York World's Fair tn Flushing Meadow Park will open its lower
level exhibits today {Monday, June 15)at 11 A.M. The Hall of
Sctenoe itself will be officially dedicated later this summer.
Robert Moses, Fair President, and other officials Will parti
cipate in a short ceremony in the exhibit area. Guy Tozzoli,
Director or the World Trade Center, will introduce the guests
including: Wallace K. Harrison, architect for the building; William
Laurence, Fair Science Consultant; Queens Borough President Mario J.
Cariello, and Charles Rodriquez, Executive Assistant to the President
~ ? the Council of the City of New York, who will read a cable rrom-----.--...
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..... c: Among the exhibits to open in the Hall or Science, one of the
most prominent will be the exhibit of the Atomic Energy Commission
placing its emphasis on children, The exhibit, designed to entertain
as well as instruct youngsters, is called "Atomsville, USA". Other
major exhibits are: Abbott Laboratories, American Cancer Society,
American Chemical Society
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Ames Company, Inc., the office of Civil
Defense, General Aniline & Film Corporation, Hearing Aid Industry
Conference, I n c ~ , Interchemical Corporation, and The Upjohn Company.
The Port of New York Authority, acting as the agent for the
Fair Corporation and for Development and Management or the
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Transportation Section, was given responsibility in coordinating
eXhibits in the Hall ot Science.
The Fair, the City ot New York and the Port Authority worked
wtth eleven leading industrial organizations and government asenctes
on the development or design concepts tor the various educational
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June 15. 1964
NEW YORK 1964-1965 WORLD'S FA*R NEWSLETTER NO.
Denmark Day
DDay Ceremonies
Indonesians Fete Deprived Children at Fair
Swedish Flag Day.,
South Dakota Day
Firat Wedding At Fair
Miniature Horses at Fair
Exchange of Gifts-New Mexico Day
Polynesia Day
Girl Scout Encampment
Sanitation Dept. Awards
Hawaii State Day Ceremonies
Electrical Apparatus Association Day
Milton Berle Visit
Yonkers Boy Scout Awards
Blueberry Queen Presentation to Moses
2,000 Mile Bicycle Trip to Fair
Folk Festival at Singer Bowl
Sports at the Fair
Committee on Women in Public Relations
Wayne, New Jersey Day at the Fair
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Danish contributions to American culture and commerce was the
theme of speeches by Denmark's Prime Minister Jens Otto Krag and u.s.
Secretary of Commerce Luther H. Hodges marking Denmark Day this week
at the New York World's Fair.
Besides keynote speeches by the two dignitaries, guests at the
colorful Danish-American Societies ceremonies in the pavilion witnessed
an afternoon cultural program including a sparkling performance by the
internationally acclaimed Royal Danish Ballet.
The Prime Minister, accompanied by Mrs. Krag and their official
party, was welcomed to the Fair by the Honorable Richard G. Patterson,
Jr., the Fair Chief of Protocol, then proceeded to the Federal
Pavilion where he was received by Secretary and Mrs. Hodges.
After a tour of the impressive Federal Pavilion and the Fair
grounds with the Secretary of Commerce, Mr. Krag and his party went
to The World's Fair Pavilion, where he was presented with a Gold
Medallion during the program.
Denmark Day activities at the Fair coincided with New York City's
observance of Denmark Week, and echoed Constitution Day in Denmark
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The New York World's Fair, dedicated to international "Peace
Through Understanding," nevertheless vividly recalled one of mankind's
most fateful moments this week - the monumental Allied World War 11
invasion or Europe.
"D-Day" 20th anniversary observance at the Fair had an appropr1
ate martial note that paid tribute to the gallantry of the Allied
forces whose steadfastness made possible history's most ambitious and
successful military action.
The world premiere of the u.s. Army official film documentary or
the invasion took place at the Beech-Nut Theatre in the Fair's Better
Living Center.
Seventeen units, including American, Canadian, British and French
war veterans, paraded from the Fair's Singer Bowl to the Better Living
Center, a parade highly symbolic tn its routing.
Many officers who commanded key units in the invasion appeared at
the ceremonies. Among them: Admiral John L. Hall, commander of
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Amphibious Forces on DDay; Colonel B.H. whose 82nd
Airborne Division was in the tactical vanguard of the action;
Colonel Richard P. Sullivan, who led the u.s. Army's 5th Rangers,
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Fifty-two youngsters, victims of parental neglect or
realized childhood dreams of fairyland at the New York world's Fair
this week.
The children, age 8 to 14, oame from the Queena (N.Y.) Children
Shelter to spend a day at the exotic Indonesian Pavilion as guests
of the Indonesian World's Fair Committee and the Indonesian Women's
Association of New York.
Javanese bands and dancers, and an Indonesian story-teller, went
all-out to entertain the children with special performances. Indo-
nesian puppeteers and artisans spellbound the guests with demonstra-
tions or their skill. Pavilion restaurant chefs, consumate artists
at exotic fare, outdid themselves preparing luncheon for them (the
menu included toe cream).
A spokesman for the awed children remarked, at the day
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"I thin\{ they're just too overwhelmed to comment.,"
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More than 2,000 swedish-Americans from New England and the New
York area gathered at the New York World's Fair this week to partici
pate in festivities marking Swedish Flag Day at the Fair.
At the World's Fair Pavilion they heard Sweden's Consul General
to the UN, Tore Tallroth, laud the influence of Amerioara tradition
ot liberty on the constitutional history or his nation. The occasion
was the anniversary or the adoption of the present swedish constitu-
tion in 1809.
Sweden's Ambassador Herbert de Basche presented a Swedish flag,
a gift from the King of Sweden, to Swedish-American fraternal groups.
A 40-piece band, flown from Sweden, headed a program featuring folk
dances and choral renditions.
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The official delegation attending special ceremonies marking
South Dakota Day at the New York World
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guished not only by the presence of Governor and Mrs. Archie s.
Gubbrud, but also included Congressional Medal of Honor winner and
former South Dakota Joseph J. Foss. Foss is the Commissioner
ot the American Football League.
The South Dakotans were welcomed to the Fair by Michael R.
Director of State Exhibits. Following luncheon and a tour of the Fair-
grounds, the party was received at the Federal Pavilion by Ambassador
Norman K. Winston
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or all the music heard at the New York World's Fair, perhaps the
sweetest heard this week was the sound of wedding bells.
The first marriage to take place at the Fair fittingly enough
joined two employees of the same exhibit, the cavalcade of custom
Cars in the Transportation and Travel Pavilion.
With exhibit producer Bob George giving the bride away, and
actress Jayne Mansfield and husband Mickey Hargitay as matron of
honor and best man, respectively, 21 year-old Mary Lou Lodico of
Brooklyn and 22 year-old Gus Vaccaro of Long Island took their
nuptial vows on the moon dome atop the pavilion. An added note of
romance: the couple met on the same spot two weeks ago.
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With "biggest" and "greatest" aptly describing exhibits, shows
and events at the New York World's Fair, a note on the other extreme
was struck there recently.
Five of the world's smallest full-grown horses came to Flushing
Meadow. None higher than 36 inches, and one 20 inches high, the
miniatures from Austria are now stabled at the Julimar Farm Products
exhibit.
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The New York World's Fair theme, "Peace Through Understanding,"
took concrete form recently.
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A highlight of the Fair's New Mexico Day celebrations was an
exchange of gtfts between Governor Jack M. Campbell of New Mexico
and Omar Adeel, Ambassador of The Sudan to the UN.
Starr members of the New Mexico Pavilion and of the Sudan
Pavilion had noted striking similarities in the architecture, cuisine,
and artifacts of the pavilions. A friendship burgeoned between the
staffs. The gift exchange resulted.
Governor Campbell and his official party, at the Fair to observe
their State Day, were welcomed by General W.E. Potter, the Fair's
Executive Vice President, on behalf of Fair President Robert Moses.
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Dancers from American Samoa, FiJi and Tahiti are proving to be
a major attraction at the New York World's Fair.
On the recent occasion of Polynesia Day at the Fair, it was re
vealed that more than 65,000 visitors in 32 days had visited the
Polynesian Village, a pavilion built around two South Sea Island
"long houses," in one of which the dancers perform hourly. Another
reason for the pavilion's popularity: visitors have an opportunity
to buy pearl-bearing oysters.
The Honorable H. Rex Lee, Governor of American Samoa headed an
official delegation visiting the Fair on Polynesia Day. They were
welcomed by the Fair's Vice President for International Affairs and
Exhibits, Governor Charles Poletti.
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Want to visit the New York World's Fair for $1.25 a day including
room and board? If you're a girl and between 13 and 17, join the Girl
Scouts.
The North Nassau Girl Scout Council (Glen Cove, N.Y.) have set
up a special encampment tn Long Island (15 miles from the Fair) for
stater scouts visiting the Fair from afar. The tent encampment sleeps
100. Local scouts act as hostesses, but guests prepare food, do their
own housekeeping. Two Girl Scout Leaders, one a nurse, will supervise
at all times.
Statton wagons transport campers to the Fair, where Long Island
scouts act as guides.
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1'he encampment wtll be open, on a first come-first served basts,
during JUne, JUl1 and August. There
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stay. The first group to usc the fac111t1 ta from Pennsylvania and
Alabama.
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Mayor Robert F, Wagner recently presented Medals of Valor to
twenty-rive New York City Department or Sanitation heroes tn cere-
montes at the Ttpartllo Band Pavilion at the New York World's Fatr.
The men risked their lives to rescue people from fires and drownings,
or assisted in capturing criminals,
Others taking part 1n the program on "Clean City Day" at the
Fair were Sanitation Commissioner Frank J, Lucia; Clifton W, Phalen,
chairman or the Citizens Committee To Keep New York City Clean, and
the seventy-five piece Sanitation Band directed by John M. Celebre.
Also honored were 600 Sanitation Dept, employees who won commendation
tor meritorious acts, and 943 others wtth safe-driving records,
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Famed former Olympic swim star Duke Paoa Kahanamoku was the star
aa Hawaii State Day was celebrated with colorful ceremonies at the
New York World's Fair,
The "Duke" received a thunderous ovation from the hundreds
gathered tn the Alohatheatre of the Hawati State Exhibit for a
special performance by the Royal Court of Hawatta October Festival.
Unscheduled entertainers were Honolulu Fire Chief William Blaisdell
and hts wife Who were invited to perform a traditional Hawaiian Dance.
Amons the d1snitartes celebrating Hawaii State Day, which cotn-
ctded with the observance or Kamehameha Day in Hawatt, were Nelson
Dot, President of the State SenateJ Hara and David K. Trask, Jr.,
and Eddie Tam, Mayor of Wailuku. Kamehameha was the first President
ot the United Islands,
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One thousand owners and operators or electrical apparatua eales
and aervtce ttrma tn North Amertca will converge on the New York
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The purveyors of motors, generators, transformers and related
products will mix business with pleasure as they view industrial
exhibits, tour cultural and amusement attractions.
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Milton Berle, the irrepressible comedian of movie and TV tame,
visited the Hollywood U.S,A. Pavilion at the New York World
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Uncle Miltie" posed on a movie set in the pavilion, set hts
footprints in cement, and autographed his caricature portrait at the
pavilion's lounge.
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TWo Boy Scouts from Yonkers (N.Y,), Theodore Friend, 16, and
William orrutt, 15, received their organization's highest distinction,
the Eagle Scout Award, at the New York World Fair's "Wonderful World
ot Scouting" exhibit this week.
The award presentation was particularly noteworthy because it
occurred on Yonkers Day at the Fair, and the silver eagles were pinned
on the scouts by Yonkers Mayor John Flynn.
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New York World's Fair President Robert Moses was presented with
a king-size blueberry pie by Maine's 1964 Blueberry Queen Jean Fuller
this week. The pie was a gift from Maine Governor John H. Reed.
The presentation marked the start or Maines blueberry season
and the first serving of blueberry desserts at the New England States
Exhibit at the Fair.
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Social Security beneficiary Paul R. "Pop" Kepner, 68, traveled
2,000 miles by bicycle from his Houston, Tex., home to visit the New
York World
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Exhibit at the United States Pavilion this week,
Averaging well over 100 miles daily on his 17l-day trip, he made
stopovers at Washington, D.c., Baltimore, Md., and his birthplace at
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Millersburg, Pa. A former professor of music, he was musical director
or the "Jazz Singer" starring Al Jolaon. Mr. Kepner now is active in
spreading his gospel of physical :fitness for the aged and vows "I'll
reach a hundred years riding a bicycle."
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A Folk Festival of Stars, attended by some young
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enthusiasts, was held at the New York World's Fair Singer Bowl this
week.
Master of ceremonies for the event was Oscar Brandt, popular folk
minstrel and concert artist.
Kentucky's gift to follc music, Jean Ritchie, presented a reper
toire of authentic English-Scottish-Irish ballads. In contrast, the
Rooftop Singers presented "pop" interpretations of the :folk idiom,
Among the other stellar attractions during the two-andahalf
hour festival were: the Grandison Singers, combining gospel
blues and rock-and-roll; the Greenbriar Boys with their "Grand Old
Opry" tradition; the Irish Ramblers, and the Folkcrafters wtth an
eXhibition or square dancing. The Festival was jointly sponsored
by Rheingold Beer and Goya Guitars.
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About 3,000 persons attended the debut of professional wrestling
at the New York World's Fair Singer Bowl free of charge this past
week. The show was highlighted by the appearance or Antonino Rocca,
uncrowned world's champion, Rocca defeated Ivan Melinl<:off in his
match.
Other sports celebrities to visit during the week included:
Mike Ditka, All-Pro end of the Chicago Bears; the Tipperary and
Kilkenny Irish Hurling teams; Billy Williams, leading batter in the
major leagues and his Chicago Cub teammates and Jackie Robinson,
baseball Hall of Farner and former Brooklyn Dodger
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Members of the Committee on Women in Public Relations held their
annual dinner meeting recently at the Marco Polo Club in the Better
Living Center at the New York tolorld 's Fair.
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Mary Jane McCaffrey, Fair Director of Women's Act1vtttee, was
presented With a leatherbound guest book Which will be signed by
d1ettnguished visitors to the Women's Hospitality Center, Better
Living OenterPurex Penthouse.
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All of Wayne Township in New Jersey took the day off recently
as Mayor Edward Sioo led nearly 6,ooo citizens in a fleet or char
tered buses on a visit to the New York World's Fair. The contingent
was the largest civic group to visit the Fair so far.
The 98-ptece Wayne High School Band provided the music for a
variety program at the Fair's Singer Bowl. The program included
folk Singing, jazz dancing, operatic arias, Jazz combos and a drill
exhibition by the Little Falls Cadet Drum and Bugle Corps.
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June 15, 1964
WORLD'S FAIR PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 16 -- The New York State Conference
ot Mayors, led by its president, New York City's Robert F. Wagner,
will be guests of World's Fair President Robert Moses and other Fair
officials at a luncheon on Wednesday, June 17, in the Ballantine
Rathskeller of the Belgium Village.
Mayors and municipal officials or 62 cities and 297 villages or
New York State and their families will be in the party or about 1,100.
The Mayors Conference party Will be received at the New York City
and New York State Pavilions and will be entertained at the Dick
Buttons "Ioe-Travaganza."
Other distinguished visitors on Wednesday will include Missouri
Gov. John M. Dalton and General Leif J. Sverdrup, Chairman of
Missouri's World's Fair Commission, who will participate in Missouri
State Day, and the Hon. Heinrich Albertz, Mayor or Berlin, deputy to
Governing Mayor, Willy Brandt.
Gov. Dalton will tour the Missouri Pavilion, followed by a
ceremony and presentation o medallions to the Governor and General
Sverdrup. The official party will attend a performance by the Kansas
City Youth Symphony at the Federal Pavilion and then tour the Fair-
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Mayor or Berlin Albertz will be accompanied by his press aide,
Peter Herz. They will arrive at 3 P.M. and plan to visit the Federal,
Berlin and Spain Pavilions and also the General Motors Futurama II.
Wednesday Will also be Union County Day at the New Jersey
Tercentenary Pavilion, the Freeport-HempsteadRooseveltUniondale
(Nassau County) Day at the New York State Pavilion.
The Electras, an instrumental quartet with vocalist, will perform
at the Union, N. J. ceremonies at the New Jersey Tercentenary Pavilion
at l P,M. and again at 3 and 5 P,M. The H.W,L. Trio (instrumentalists)
from Roselle, N. J. will entertain at the New Jersey Tercentenary
Pavilion from 7 to 7:30 P,M.
The Nassau County communities will be represented at the New York
State Pavilion from 11 A.M. to 10 P.M. in a continuous program which
will include bands, choral groups, dance groups, rifle drills, a pipe
band and a judo exhibition by the Judo Academy of Freeport, L, I.
At 10 A.M_. at the New England States Exhibition, the finals of
the Miss National College Queen Pageant will be held on the stage of
the Village Green. At the same pavilion at 1:30 and 3:30 P,M,,
Newport's Jazz and Folk Festival will be staged by small musical
groups.
The Rotary Club of Haddonfield, N, J,, 764, and the Rotary Clubs
ot Plainfield, 751, and Collingswood, 764, will hold their luncheon
and meeting at the Texas Pavilions restaurant at noon.
Guy Lombardo and his Royal canadians will entertain the patrons
at the Tipartllo Band Pavilion with his "sweetest music this side or
heaven" from 9:30 P,M, to 12:30 A,M, During the afternoon, the
pavilion will feature various state bands.
During the morning, from 10 to noon, fifty college students will
compete in the lOth Annual National College Queens Table-Setting
contest, sponsored by the Gorham Co,, in the House of Good Taste.
The Florida Pavilion will feature the s. w. Miami Glee Club from 5:30
to 8:30 in the evening,
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June 16, 1964
WORLD'S FAIR PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 18
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 17 -- At 2 P.M, the Pavilion of
Greece at the Fair will be dedicated, Attending will be Archbishop
Iakovos, Primate or the Greek Orthodox Church or North and South
America; Spyros Skouras, ex-president of 20th Century Fox Film Corp,
and honorary chairman of the Pavilion of Greece; His Excellency,
Dimitri S, Bitsios, the Greek Ambassador to the United Nations; Ella
Kazan, noted film producer and director and George Gauss, Consul
General of Greece. The official ceremonies will be followed by
performances by Greek singers and dancers.
The ceremonies for Wisconsin State Day will begin with the
presentation or medallions by Fair President Robert Moses to Lt. Gov.
Jack B. Olson and his official party in the Federal Pavilion at
11:15 A,M,
At 12:45 P.M. Gov, Olson and his official party will dedicate
the Wisconsin Pavilion, After the ceremonies they will tour the F a t ~ .
Members of the Boston Red Sox American League Baseball Team will
be on hand in the Massachusetts Pavilion at 11:15 A.M. to greet Fair
visitors and sign autographs. At noon World's Fair medallions will
be presented to them in the Millstone Restaurant, in the New England
States Exhibition. The ball players will tour the Fairgrounds between
2 and 3:30 P.M.
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Thursday will also be "Electrical Apparatus Service Association
Day" at the Fair. More than 1
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000 owners and operators or
independently-owned electrical apparatus (motors, generators, trans-
formers, etc.} service and sales firms throughout North America will
spend the day at the Fair. These dealers are in convention at the
Hew York Hilton Hotel.
Hofstra University Day will be celebrated in the New York State
Pavilion. At 1 and at 4:45 P,M., the University will present its
musical revue, "Take It From The Top" featuring the Hofstra Dance Band.
These hour and a halt presentations will be a part of the day-long
cavalcade or bands, choruses, glee clubs and dancers presented in that
pavilion from 10 A .. M. to 10 P . M.
The New Jersey Tercentenary Pavilion will feature a program
honoring the fourth day of Union County Week. A continuous parade of
Union County talent will be presented, beginning with the noon perform-
ance or the "Hula Dolls" from Clark, N. J. and ending with the 8 P.M.
concert by the Chestnut Hill Chapter of the "Sweet Adeltnes." In
between, eight various talented groups will perform.
At 10 A.M. the final 17 contestants tn the National College Queen
Table-Setting Contest sponsored by the Gorham Company will participate
in the final day's contest in the House of Good Taste.
Over in the Music Hall of the Texas Pavilions in the Lake Amuse-
ment Area, a new schedule will be in effect for "Jerry Schafer and
his Wild Hawk Gun Fighters." This show, which features fast-draw
eXhibitions, stunt men who perform free-for-all brawls, girl gun
fighters and "traditional mayhem from the Old West," will now be
staged at 11:30 A.M., 1:30, 2:30 and 5:30 P.M. on the Musto Hall stage.
The Wauwatosa, Wise. High School Symphony Band "Red Raider" will
give a 2 P.M. performance in the Ttparillo Band Pavilion and a 6 P.M.
performance in the Federal Pavilion.
In the Federal Pavilion at 4:30 P.M. the Rhythmettes of Las Vegas
High School will present a program of precision-machinery dancing
routines.
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At 4:30 P.M. tn the Indta Pavilion there will be an invitat1ona1
preview of antiques and miniatures for museum curators and press.
'l'he "sweetest musio this stde ot heaven" continues to be played
ntahtly by Guy LOmbardo and his Royal Canadians at the Tiparillo Band
Pavilion tor free public dancing from 9:30 P,M, to 12&30 A.M. every
ntght except Monday.
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NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 16 - The New York Worldfe Fair
strikes a high note with Leopold Stokowski, world famous orchestra
conductor and traveler.
Following a recent visit to the Fair, Mr. Stokowski rhapsodized
in a letter to Fair officials that he was "delighted with its
spaciousness, good planning and the interest of its many
"It is a tremendous undertaking," he continued, "and while every
thing human is not perfect, the Fair has been organized with great
skill and foresight. I lived for a time in Java and Bali, and was
deeply impressed by the Indonesian Pavilion which gives such a true
and richly varied impression or the civilizations of those delightful
islands."
The Swedish group also thinks the Fair is the "greatest." In a
letter to Gov. Charles Poletti, Fair Vice President, the Hon. R.
Kalderen, Chairman of the Swedish Committee for Participation in the
World's Fair, noted: "We are proud or being participants in tne
World's Fair because we know today more than ever that this Fair ts
one or the greatest manifestations or its kind in many, many years.
It states in many respects where the United States is today in
in technique, in imagination and skill."
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WORLD'S FAIR PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 12
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 18 -- At the New York World's Fair on
Friday, June 19, Nevada State Day will be celebrated at the Federal
Pavilion; Jefferson County Day at the New York State Pavilion; the
fifth day of Union County Week at the New Jersey Tercentenary Pavilion,
and it has been proclaimed Odd Fellows UN Pilgrimage for Youth Day.
It will be a day of contrasts: starting at 10 A.M., members of
the Federal Government Accountants' Association Symposium will tour
technical exhibits, including General Electric Progressland and
General Motors Futurama II Exhibit -- at 2 P.M. in the Crystal Palace
of Fashion in the Better Living there Will be a 10-minute
fashion show rea turing the new bathing suits.
The story of the "shot heard round the world" will be re-told
again and again at the Fair, starting Friday. Not that historic shot
at Concord, Mass. on April 19, 1775, but the one at the Polo Grounds
on October 3, 1951.
In case you have forgotten that latter historic moment -- it was
the last half of the ninth inning of the third playoff game between
the Giants and the Dodgers; the Dodgers were leading 4-2; there was
one out {Monte Irvin
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runner for Don Mueller who had injured his ankle); Whitey Lockman was
on vta a double; the count was one strike on the batter, as the
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Dodger pitcher, Ralph Branca, reared back and the runners led orr
go on over to the Schaefer center and re-live that moment with the
batter, Bobby Thomson, the Sports Host for this week-end. If you were
a Dodger ran.,.there are all kinds of other attractions at the Fair
from 9 A.M. to 2 A.M.
The Meta will meet the league-leading Philliea in a twi-night
double-header starting at 6 P.M., in neighboring Shea Stadium. Fair-
goera may return to the Fair free after the games, The procedure is
to get wrists stamped at the exit gates and show the mark upon
returning.
At the noon Nevada Day ceremonies in the Federal Pavilion, Fair
President Robert Moses will present a medallion to Gov. Sawyer. Fol-
lowing the ceremony, the Rhythmettes, a precision marching and dancing
team of girls from Las Vegas High School, will perform. At 3 P.M.,
Gov. Sawyer will make an appearance on closed-circuit TV originating
from the RCA Pavilion, and continue his tour of the Fair.
At 10 A.M., a group of over 500 persons made up of 300 students
from colleges and universities from coast to coast, and 200 of their
parents and relatives will participate in "Operation Crossroads Africa"
at the Fair's African Pavilion.
These students comprise "Crossroad" units that will travel to
countries represented at the African Pavilion. The group departs tor
Africa this weekend, after having attended the orientation program
which is held every June for such groups at Douglas College, Rutgers
University.
Friday's program and entertainment at the African Pavilion will
represent a final orientation before departure and will include a
"briefing" by previous Crossroaders.
At ll A.M., the first of six families, who could not otherwise
have come to the Fair, will be met at the Pavilion of India by India's
Consul General, s. K. Roy, who will treat them to a full day at the
Fair. This Manhattan family, headed by the grandmother, Naomi Foster,
and her five grandchildren, was recommended by the N.Y.c. Youth Board.
In addition to a tour of the India Pavilion, the family will tour some
of the industrial pavilions, the Lake Amusement Area, and by their
preference, have supper in the African Pavilion.
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The program for Jefferson County Day in the New York State Pavilion
wtll feature continuous entertainment from 11:30 A.M. to 9 P.M., by
bands, choral groups, dance schools, organists, etc., highlighted by a
4-hour performance of a choral group's musical play, "A Show for the
Fair." A second original musical titled, "Toe in the Saddle," will be
presented by the Theodora School of' Dance at 7 P.M.
The Ladies of Charity will be Hospitality Hostesses in the Official
W.oments Hospitality Center, Purex Penthouse in the Better Living Center
from 11 A.M. to closing. The Ebeneezer Baptist Church, of Flushing,
N. Y., will host the Protestant and Orthodox Center.
The fifth Union County Day will present a program from noon to
7 P.M. featuring such Union County instrumental groups as The Skylarks,
The Society Five, The Creations, The Arkades and the H.W,L. Trio of
Roselle in the N. J. Tercentenary pavilion. At 12:30 P.M., there wtll
be a concert there by the Gov. Livingstone Regional H.s. Marching Band.
The first gorillas and orangutans ever trained as performers are
now being featured in John Ringling North's Continental Circus in the
Lake Amusement Area as a part of an act billed as "Beros1ni's Chimps."
All 5,000 seats for the circus performances are pricedat $1.00. On
weekends there will be stx performances daily from 1 to 8:30 P.M.;
Monday through Wednesday, four, from 1 to 6 P,M.
At noon the Rotary Club or Mt. Ephraim, N. J., 764, and the Rotary
Club of Muhlenberg, Pa., 743, will co-host a luncheon and meeting at
the Texas Pavilions restaurant in the Lake Amusement Area.
Free musical concerts throughout the dayz the Notre Dame H.s.
Band of Trenton, N. J. at 2:30 P.M, in the Court of the Universe; the
u. of Minnesota Morris Mens Chorus at 2:30 P.M. in the World's Fair
Pavilion; the Boyertown, Pa. H.s. Concert Band at 2:30 P.M. in the
Tipartllo Band Pavilion; the Indian Hill Symphonic Band of Cincinnati,
Ohio, in the Federal Pavilion at 4 P.M.; the Crimson Knight H.s. Band
of Wall Township, N. J. in the Tiparillo Band Pavilion at 4:30 P.M. and
Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians for free public dancing in the
Tiparillo Band Pavilion from 9:30 P.M. to 12:30 A.M.
At 7 P.M. in the Lincoln Theatre of the Illinois Pavilion, Prof.
John Hope Franklin of Brooklyn College's Dept. of History Will deliver
a speech titled, "Abraham Lincoln and Civil Rights." At the same hour,
the CBS Television Station's reception and dinner will be held at the
Top of the Fair.
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NBW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 17 -- On Friday, June 19, at
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0peration Crossroads Africa" will take place at the Fair's
African Pavilion.
The pavilion will host nearly 300 students from universities
and colleges from coast to coast who comprise "Crossroad" units that
will travel to African countries represented at the pavilion.
During June or each year, an orientation program for partici
pants in Operation Crossroads is conducted at Douglas College,
Rutgers University, New Brunswtcl<, N. J.
Friday's program and entertainment at the African Pavilion, will
represent a final orientation and also a "briefing" by previous
Crossroadera. The group of students will depart for Africa over the
weekend, and return to their respective homes and campuses in late
August.
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NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 17 -- "We're sincerely proud of our
centralamerica-Panama Pavilion and the way thousands of Fairgoers
have reacted to our exhibits," comments Francisco Anguiano, repre-
senting the Secretary General of SIECA, the permanent Secretariat
tor Central-American Economic Integration.
Recently arrived from Guatemala City, headquarters tor SIECA,
Mr. Anguiano reports that "while the pavilion has been most success-
ful, wetve learned many things from the (shakedown) period. The
improvements we're planning will enable the CentralamericaPanama
Pavilion to make an even greater contribution to the New York World's
Fatr in the near future."
Sponsored by SIECA and the Committee of Official Tourist Agencies
ot Central America and Panama, the Latin exhibit is probably the least
costly of all pavilions in the International Area. A single modern-
istic two-story structure, made of cinder blocks, white stucco and
plywood with canvas weather-proof walls, the pavilion, covering 9,950
square feet, cost under $100,000.
Gaspar Pacheco, one of the architects who designed the pavilion,
is also its Director. The Centralamerica-Panama authorities are
mighty proud that "we have put up such a nice building on such a
little budget," says Pacheco.
Visitors are immediately impressed by the huge 65 by 12-foot
colorful and striking mural on the front facade, which shows a map
of the Central American countries wtth the Pan-American Highway and
the natives at work and play.
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On entering the pavilion, they observe the gallery depicting
native handicraft, textile, wood carvings, pottery and ceramics.
There is another gallery with a $25,000 collection or contemporary
paintings by Central American and Panamanian artiste, The art was
furnished by Easo Standard Oil Co. of California.
"We're mighty proud of our coffee bar," says Mr. Anguiano. "It
serves the best coffee in the world and nothing else. Youll notice,
too, the rear plaza has a broad patio with 50 umbrella-covered tables
that accommodate some 200 people, who c ~ n bring their own lunches or
rest while enjoying the fine coffee and hospitality our area fur
nishes. The patio is also used for dancing, musical festivals, e t c ~ '
The second floor contains a lounge dedicated to the Central
American Common Market Information Bureau, which describes the
investment potential of the Isthmus.
Castro Canas, Director of the Tourist Exhibit, Which takes up
a good portion of the first floor, says another collection or some
60 types of Pre-Columbian artifacts, ancient and contemporary art
from El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and
Panama will also be exhibited. He is planning an exciting program
of folk dancing, concerts and a real fiesta atmosphere in the show
area.
The Tourist Board is working hard to complete its portion of
the pavilion. "Our displays will show Fairgoers the wonders or our
countries," says Canas "and tempt them to visit us." Tourism 1s a
big business and we know it will be even bigger to our region through
our presentation at the World's Fair."
In this respect, Anguiano, speaking on behalf of Dr. Pedro
Albelardo Delgado, Secretary-General of SIECA, remarked -- "our
PEVilion gives Central America and Panama a great opportunity to
inform millions of visitors to the World's Fair or the tremendous
success in the economic integration or the Isthmus."
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June 18, 1964
WORLD'S FAIR PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 20
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Virginia State Day will be celebrated at the Fair with continuous folk
entertainment throughout the day at the West Virginia Pavilion. The
ceremonies Will be in observance of the lOlst anniversary of the
admittance of that state to the Union (June 20, 1863).
In addition to the program at the West Virginia Pavilion, there
will be a Hootenanny, West Virginia style, at the Federal Pavilion
between 4 and 5 P.M. Featured will be: Jenes Cottrell, "The Banjo
Man from Deadfall Run"; French Carpenter, an old time fiddler; The
Vandalia Singers (Glenville, West Virginia State College), and Kitty
and Bill, a folk group from Charleston, West Virginia.
At 6 P.M., Eleanor Steber, opera star, and the All State Band of
West Virginia will perform at the Federal Pavilion as a part of the
mountain state celebration.
It will also be "Salute to the United States Marines Day" featur-
ing a Marine Corps Ceremonial and Drill at noon, 2 and 4 P.M. at the
Court of the Universe.
Other special days celebrated on Saturday include: National
Community Television Association Day; Marking Device Day; u. s. Naval
Reserve Training Center Day (Florida Pavilion); Union County Day
(N. J. Tercentenary Pavilion) and Jefferson County-Watertown Day {N.Y.
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The program in the N. J. Tercentenary Pavilion in honor of Union
county Day will feature George and Janet Paulict<:, an accordion and
violin duo, from Rahway, N. J., at noon; the Bell Labs Chorus from
Murray Hill, N. J. at 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30 P,M.; the Union Township
Municipal Band at 1, 3 and 5 P.M.; the Polish Falcons Drum and Bugle
Corps or Elizabeth, N. J, at 2, 4 and 6 P.M. and the Honey Bees
{singing group) from Elizabeth, N. J. at 8 P.M.
From 10 A.M. to 10 P.M, Jefferson County-Watertown Day will
feature continuous entertainment in the N. Y. State Pavilion. The
program will include b a n d s ~ trios, Boy Scout Indian Dancers, Harvest
Moon Polka Dancers, Sterns Department Store Fashion Show, square
dancers and Afro-Cuban Dancers.
At noon, the Rotary Club of Dallas, Pa., 71n, will host a luncheon
and meeting at the Texas Pavilions'restaurant, in the Lake Amusement
Area.
Bobby Thomson will continue as weekend Sports Host at the Schaefer
Center,
There will be an exhibition of fly casting at the Federal
Pavilion
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The Claremont Choral Society of Claremont, N, H, will perform
excerpts from past music festivals at the New England States Exhibi-
tion at 1:30 and 3 P.M. As a part of the same program, the Goodwin
Community Center will have exhibitions of rope skipping and folk
dancing.
It will be Ladies Day at neighboring Shea Stadium, where the Meta
will play the league-leading Phillies, Fairgoing ladies may leave the
Fair, have their wrists stamped at the exit gates, see the game for
fifty cents and return to the Fair free.
The Utilities Organization Tea will be held at the Better Living
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The Southwest Miami Orchestra will play in the Florida Pavilion
between 5:30 and 8:30 P.M.
Guy Lombardo will play for free public dancing at the Tipar1llo
Band Pavilion between 9:30 P.M. and 12:30 A.M.
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June 18, 1964
NEW YORK WORLD
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S FAIR, June 18 -- With ancient Byzantine rites,
traditionally used to invoke divine blessings upon a new establishment
or venture, the Pavilion of Greece was dedicated today (Thurs., June 18)
at the New York World's Fair.
His Eminence the Archbishop Iakovos, Primate of the Greek Orthodox
Church or North and South America, blessed the building in a solemn
ceremony. The Archbishop was garbed in purple and gold vestments over
his black robe and carried the gold Shepherd's Starr. Chants in New
Testament, or Koine Greek, accompanied the ritual of the blessing of
the water which was sprinkled with basil leaves.
Participating in the dedication ceremony were Gov. Charles Poletti,
Fair Vice President of International Affairs and Exhibits, Spyros
Skouras, former president of 20th Century-Fox, the Hon. George Gavas,
Consul General of Greece, Pericles Lantzounis, President of the
American Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York, and
pavilion officials.
In his address, Mr. Gavas said that though the pavilion ts a
modest one, it will serve to remind visitors that Greece, the cradle of
western c1vilization1 has created an exhibit to stand as a token of
gratitude felt by all Greeks for the assistance given by the u. s. to
the country in her moments of need.
Also present at the ceremonies was Nicholas Ikaris, renowned Greek
sculptor who created the bronze "Mermaid" standing in front of the
pav111on.
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June 18, 1964
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 18 -- On Friday, June 19, at
9:30 A.M., a group of 15 youngsters will be met at Gate N o ~ 2.
This group represents the first joint Junior-Senior H.s. Project
which is designed to curb vandalism on transportation facilities
and their motto is "A Fair City for the World's Fair."
The Committee has received the endorsement of Mayor
Robert F. Wagner and the endorsement and cooperation of the
New York City Youth Board and the N.Y.c. Transit Authority.
The group will be presented with citations by the Fair for
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ROBERT MOSES
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June 19, 1964
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 19 -- The 47th successive season ot
New York's famed Stadium Concerts -- the nation's oldest and largest
scale summer symphonic series -- gets orr to a gala start this coming
Tuesday evening (June 23) at 8:30 ... P.M., tn the 20,000-seat Lewtsohn
Stadium on the campus or The College or the City or New York at 138th
Street between Amsterdam and Convent Avenues.
The season, which this year has the theme "A World's Fair of
Musto," will otter New Yorkers and World's Fair visitors 28 widely
varied musical events on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
evenings through August 8th.
Throughout the seven-week al fresco season, world-famous instru-
mental virtuosi, stars of the world's great opera houses and inter-
nationally renowned conductors will appear with the Stadium Symphony
Orchestra of 96, composed this year mainly of members of the New York
Philharmonic.
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ROBERT MOSES
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June 19, 1964
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 19 -- A unique hospital, built by the
cooperative efforts of the medical profession, science and industry to
provide better medical care at sharply reduced costs, will be dedicated
at the New York World's Fatr at 10 A.M., on Tuesday, June 23.
Robert Moses, President of the Fair, will officially accept the
completed, ready-tor-use medical facility f1om officials or the
Atomedic Research Center of Montgomery, Alabama, who developed the
Atomedic Hospital concept.
The Fair's 30-40 bed Atomedic Hospital (the name is derived from
Atomic Age Medicine), the official emergency hospital for the Fair, is
the first operational unit to be modeled after the prototype in
Montgomery. It embodies such revolutionary concepts as:
-- a circular shape with a central core housing operating rooms
and essential treatment facilities. This is ringed by 22 wedge-shaped
rooms entered from an encircling exterior corridor, thus preventing
contamination of the central professional area.
-- a prefabricated structure, permitting design flexibility, made
or light weight aluminum panels insulated with foam plastic which can
be mass produced, easily transported and readily assembled.
continuous electronic monitoring of patients vital body
functions With a built-in alarm which can sense trouble and alert the
nurse. Data will be fed into a computer for permanent record.
-- closed circuit television maintaining constant nurse-patient
visual and verbal communication.
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electronic control of airborne contaminants.
prepackaged frozen foods, tailored to dietary requirements,
electronically heated at meal time.
-- disposable linens eliminating necessity for a laundry.
- ultrasonic cleaning of surgical instruments prior to
sterilization.
--a self sufficient "power pack."
During the Fair's two seasons an evaluation team comprised of
leading authorities in medicine, hospital administration and health
insurance will study the en1ergency hospital in operation as part of a
continued research program with a view to recommending modifications
if they are indicated.
The concept of a compact, economic, modular type medical facility
with the newest in electronic monitoring equipment to increase etfici-
ency and reduce professional work load was conceived by Dr. Hugh
MaoGuire, director of the Atomedio Research Center, for use in small
communities, as satellites to general hospitals and for developing
nations throughout the world.
The Atomedic Hospital's initial construction cost is estimated
to be markedly less than that of a comparably equipped hospital of
conventional design, and experiences in Montgomery, Alabama, have
shown that the ratio of personnel to patient, excluding doctors, can
be reduced from 2.3 to 0.9. The reduced construction, maintenance
and operating coats will be reflected in less expensive patient care
and, eventually, lowered hospital insurance rates.
It was the time, talent and products of industry which brought to
fruition the visionary concepts of Dr. MacGuire. Some 75 industries,
ranging in size from corporate giants to a small three man shop,
voluntarily pooled their efforts. The Industry Planning Council,
without fanfare or publicity, backed Dr. MacGuires research efforts
to present to the world this major breakthrough 1n medical care.
Participating in the dedication ceremony will be Raymond A,
Pascoe, Jr. of Simmons Company, chairman of the Industry Planning
Council; Robert Howse of Edward Week & co., chairman of the World's
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Pair Industrial Coordinating Committee; John D, Harper, president,
Aluminum Company of AmericaJ Dr, Hugh MacGuire, founder and director
ot Atomedtc Research Center, and Gen. Sheldon S, Brownton, Fair chief
medical officer, Monsignor John J. Gorman
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director, Vatican Pavilion,
will deliver the invocation.
At the conclusion or the ceremony there will be a tour or the
hospital and a press conference, followed by an industry luncheon at
the Glass Tower atop the Pavilion of American Interiors.
The Atomedio Hospital will not be open for inspection by the
general public. However, a special exterior display will explain the
general concept and operation for Fair visitors. Tours will be
arranged for medical and hospital personnel and members of related
professions.
The Atomedic Hospital is located northeast of the Main Gate.
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New York Convention and Visitors Bureau, yesterday reported that more
than 400 hotels and motels cooperating with the Bureau continue to
hold fast to the schedule of published rates agreed upon prior to
January 1, 1964.
Royal W. Ryan, EXecutive Vice President or the New York Convention
and Visitors Bureau, of which the World's Fair Housing Bureau is a
speotal unit, informed Fair President Robert Moses that "while we have
had complaints of increased prices, they are very, very few. And those
involved have gone back into line."
Regarding the "tight" hotel situation and the overlapping of
reservations, Mr. Ryan said, "Accommodations may be difficult at times
in the midtown area, but below 34th Street and above 59th Street, there
are usually ample rooms." He also brought out that in the surrounding
areas or Long Island and New Jersey, accommodations are available,
"although the more popular hotels and motels are booked for 1n
The more desired hotels when unable to accommodate tourists "have
tried, and with considerable success
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quarters," the Housing Bureau reports.
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Hotel-motel operators assume that guests will leave on time "but tt
seems that many visitors have failed to do so and when their room is
contacted, the occupants are out tor the day. Thus creating a situa
tion that is both unfair and inconvenient for the reservation holder.
I repeat, though, these instances are few."
According to Mr. Ryan, within a radius of 35 miles of the Fair,
the Pair's Housing Bureau has obtained full participation from 380
hotels and motels. Incidentally, the cooperation has been so effective
that within the past few months, twenty-five additional establishments
have requested participation in the World
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The Housing Bureau functions as a clearing house for reservations
and as a source of information for the Travel Industry and individual
visitors. In no sense does it control the housing supply.
To help individuals and groups making reservations and selecting
their accommodations, the Housing Bureau has published the World's Fair
Hotel and Motel Guide, which has received world-wide distribution.
Thus far, more than 2,500,000 have been distributed. They contain the
actual rates agreed during the 1964 Fair Season.
An interesting point is brought out by Mr. Ryan, who reports that
the demand for the Guide is not as heavy as it was before the Fair
opened but "the rise in requests for reservations is most dramatic,
Formerly, the Housing Bureau received 1,000 queries a week, it now
averages between 400 and 500 requests for accommodations daily."
Prospective Fairgoers oan obtain information and receive copies or
the World's Fair Hotel and Motel Guide by writing, or visiting. The
World's Fair Housing Bureau, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York. N. Y,,
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NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 19 -- The press conference
scheduled for Tuesday, June 23rd, has been cancelled as the
information which would have been covered will be discussed
at the Directors Meeting on the previous evening.
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June19, 1964
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 19 -- The Mormon Pavilion at the New
York World's Fair hosted its millionth visitor today (Friday, June 19).
Ray L. Broadwell, a textile engineer of Anderson, South Carolina,
passed through the entrance with his wife, Jessie Lee, and seven-year-
old son, Myron, shortly before 11 A.M. He was greeted by Bernard P.
Brockbank, managing director of the pavilion.
Harold B. Lee, a member of the Church's Council of Twelve Apostles,
and Chairman of its World's Fair Committee, from Salt Lake City, Utah,
presented Mr. Broadwell with a gold-embossed copy of the book of Mormon,
inscribed "one millionth visitor."
On learning the Mormons had their millionth visitor, Robert Moses,
President of the New York World's Fair Corporation, in a statement,
said:
"We are strong for the religious exhibits at the Fair and we place
the Mormon Pavilion at the very front or these features of world friend-
ship.
"Let me quote from a talk I gave at the opening of the Hall of
Science only last Monday:
we have recognized no division between the Men of
Science and the Men of Non-Science. The leaning and tendency
of exhibitors may be in the direction of science, but we have
by no means used our influence to make this a scientific Fair.
Who shall divorce science from religion? We have with us
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among our exhibitors in the Fair men or the Cloth who will
interpret what without their vision might be regarded as a
monstrous, soulless, mechanistic universe.
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We expect the Vatican Observers, Billy Graham, The Mormons, The
Protestant Groups, The Christian Scientists - all the priesthood or
whatever persuasion -- to visit the science exhibits, reflect, puzzle
and somehow spell out or them that the hand that made them is divine.
I believe we hear t ~ d a y the first orchestration of the universal
SJmphony whose theme is the Musto of the Spheres.
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1 am not astonished to learn that you have had your millionth
visitor to your pavilion and there will be millions more of all beliefs
and persuasions. Thanks for Joining us,
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ROBERT MOSES
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June 19, 1964
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 22 -- The semi-annual meeting of the
New York World's Fair 19641965 Corporation Board of Dtrectors will be
held this afternoon (Monday) at 4 P,M. with Robert Moses, President,
presiding. Expected to extend greetings from the City is Mayor Robert
F. Wagner.
Department and committee heads will report on Fair progress with
George s. Moore, President of First National City Bank of New York and
newly elected chairman of the Faira Finance Committee announcing the
highly encouraging attendance figures, which have taken the upturn
anticipated with the closing or schools around the area,
In addition, reports on the International, Federal and States,
Industrial, Transportation and Lake Amusement Areas will be made by
Gov. Charles Poletti, vice president, General William E, Potter, vice
president, John Reiss, representing Martin Stone, Guy Tozzoli and Judge
Samuel Rosenman, respectively for each of the areas. Stuart Constable,
vice president, Will report on operations and William A, Berns, vice
president, will report on public relations and communications
activities.
At the conclusion of the meeting, a short film of the Fair in
action entitled "Great Fair - Great Fun" will be shown. The color film
was sponsored by the Fair Corporation and prepared by Hearst Metrotone
News.
For the first time, the Board of Directors Meeting will be an
afternoon event and will take place in the Beech-Nut Theatre or the
Better Living Center.
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June 19, 1964
WORLD'S FAIR PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 21
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 19 -- Sunday, June 21, will be Fathers'
Day at the Fair. Several of the Fair's attractions will admit fathers
free when accompanied by a child or children.
Over in the Lake Amusement Area, six or their exciting attractions
will grant free admission to any dad accompanied by hiS child. From
9 A.M. to 1 P.M. the AMF Monorail ride will be free to fathers accom-
panying children.
John Ringling North's "Continental Circus" in the Lake Amusement
Areas 5,000-seat big top will hold Open House to fathers all day long.
Fathers may also reluctantly (J) permit their kids to drag them
into free showings of the exotic Hawaiian hula show, "Barefoot in
Paradise," in the State of Hawaii Exhibit's Aloha Theatre.
They may al3o go along with their children without charge to see
the land, air and sea spectacular, "Wonder World," in the Amphitheater;
"Santa Marta Space Ship 1492," the authentic replica of Columbus
Flagship and "Dancing t'laters," a mechanical fountain display featuring
colorful lighting, synchronized music and the "Butterfly Girl."
Over in the Industrial Area, the House of Good Taste will also
permit accompanied fathers to tour their exhibit free, Fathers will
also have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tour "no man's land,"
the Clairol Exhibit, where men are normally barred.
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Other Special Days at the Fair Sunday include: New Hampshire state
Day (New England States Exhibit); Czechoslovakia Nationality Day (Singer
Bowl); Byelorussia Nationality Day Folk Festival (World's Fair Pavilion);
Senior Citizens Day (N. Y. State Pavilion); Union County Day (N. J.
Tercentenary Pavilion) and Aid Association For Lutherans Day.
At 11 A.M. New Hampshire's Gov. John w. King and his official party
attend N. H. Day Ceremonies at the New England States Exhibition.
General William E. Potter, Fair Executive Vice President, will present
a medallion to Gov. King. Entertainment Will be provided by the Palmer
House Singers and The Manchester Band. After a noon reception and
luncheon, Gov. King and his party will have a snowball fight with snow
imported from New England. Visitors will be invited to participate in
a traditional New England ritual or syrup and snow. Bottled syrup and
snow imported from New England will be available.
The New Hampshire State Day entertainment in the New England states
Exhibition will include performances by: The Brandywine Singers from
New Hampshire U.; The Manchester Boys Club Marching Band; The N. H.
National Guard Band and Color Guard; The Muchachoa Drum and Bugle Corps
from Manchester; The Manorettes, 24 square dancers from Sunapee and an
a cappella choir from Palmer House School, Eaton Center. This program
will .be repeated at 4 and 7 P.M.
At 5:30 P.M. Gov. King will be received at the Federal Pavilion by
Ambassador Norman K. Winston, u. s. Commissioner.
The Byelorussia Nationality Day Folk Festival to be held at the
World's Fair Pavilion from 2:30 to 5 P,M., will have on its program
two choirs from South River, N. J,; a female ensemble; a male and a
female choir, which will perform various Byelorussian songs; groups of
dancers from New York, Cleveland and Canada performing eight Byelo-
russian dances in native costumes. All songs will be in the native
tongue, as one of the functions of the festival is the preservation
and culture of the native customs brought from Byelorussia.
Between 3 and 6 P.M. in the World's Fair Singer Bowl, a Czecho-
slovakia Nationality Day Folk Festival under the sponsorship of the
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will be held. The Day will be a reminder of the undying spirit or
freedom or Czechs and Slovaks. Calisthenic drills and folk dances will
be performed in the spirit or the physical fitness program of the
"SOKOL" organization, Czech and Slovak choral music and songs will be
performed by the United Glee Clubs of the Czechoslovak Society of
America.
Starting at 11 A . ~ . there will be a day-long program of entertain-
ment performed by talented Senior Citizens of New York State for Senior
C1t1zens Day. The Cypress-Pink Senior Citizens Choral Group will per-
form at 11 A.M. and 2 P.M.; the
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--Senior Citizens of
Schenectady County, at 11:30 A.M. and 2:30P.M.; The Babylon Senior
Citizens Musical Revue at noon and at 3 P.M.; The Jolly Troubadours at
12:45 and 3:45 P,M.; the 60-Plus Club at 1:30 and 4:15 P,M.; the Golden
Age Day Center of Laurelton .. Rosedale in an original musical., "Airport
Interlude," at 5 P.M. and the Y Mandolin Orchestra of the Bronx at
6:30 P.M.
Every hour on the hour between noon and 6 P.M. the Fort Peck
Indians of Montana Will perform at the Montana Pavilion.
At ll A.M. the Sunday morning worship will be conducted by the host
church, Salem Baptist Church of New Rochelle, in the Protestant and
Orthodox Center Theatre. At noon Mrs. Harriet Anderson Mayner of
Roselle, N, J. will sing hymns in the N. J. Tercentenary Pavilion, At
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U,S,A, will present a concert of religious music
in the Federal Pavilion.
At 1, 3 and 5 P.M. in the N. J. Tercentenary Pavilion, the 50th
Armored Band., National Guard, Elizabeth, N, J., will give a concert.
The Seymour (Conn.) H.s. Band will perform at the Tiparillo Band
Pavilion at 2:30 P.M.
"Salute to the u. S, Marines" a Marine Corps ceremony and drill
will be performed at 1:30, 3:30 and 5:30 P.M. The u. s. Marine Drum
and Bugle Corps Award Winning Flag Pageant will be performed at the
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At 4 P.M. the Long Island Square Dancers Federation with 800
participating will be host to other square dancers from throughout the
country at the Federal Pavilion,
From 5 to 9 P.t4. Wild Bill Davison and his 5-piece Dixieland Band
will play at the AMF Monorail over in the Lake Amusement Area.
At 6 P.M. there will be a cultural festival, consisting or a folk
danoe and pageant tn the Phtlit'Pine Pavilion.
Jazzland will p ~ e s e n t Gene Krupa and his band from 7 P.M. to
2 A.M.
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NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 22 -- Gov. Richard J. Hughes of New
Jersey will head a list or dignitaries celebrating New Jersey State Day
at the New York World's Fair on Wednesday (June 24).
The Governor and his starr will visit the Ford, Chrysler, Eastman
Kodak and Cooa-Cola Pavilions in a morning tour or the exhibits, start-
ing at 9:30 A.M. Ceremonies commemorating New Jersey's 300th birthday
will be held at the statets Pavilion, starting at 3 P.M. Gov. Hughes
will be presented with a Fair medallion by Gen. William E. Potter,
Executive Vice President or the Federal and State Exhibits at the Fair.
Miss Carol Paige, coloratura soprano, the Paramus High School Band,
the Westfield Colonial Chorus, and the Ramapo Junior Ballet Co. will
perform at the ceremonies. The Governor Will also cut a huge birthday
cake to be given to the public in honor or the occasion.
Gov. Hughes will also mal<:e presentations to Mrs. Robert c. Crane,
wife or the late Senator; to Ben Shahn, Dean of New Jersey Artists, and
to Linda Lee Harrison, a New Jersey State 4H Club winner.
Other highlights or the day's activities at the Worlds Fatr wtll
include: the appearance or a combined 300-vo1ce chorus or the Singing
Mothers or the Mormon Church at the World's Fair Pavilion (2:30 and
4:30 P.rvi.); the Amateur Astronomers Association will set up and man
telescopes from which Fa1rgoers can view the lunar eclipse without
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oharge, At least a dozen telescopes will be set up on the Parade
Ground in the Northern Portion ot the Fairgrounds by 8:30 P,M.
Mtss Helen Hayes and Maurice Evans will inaugurate a Celebrity
Days program at the Texas Pavilions (3 to 7 P.M.); the National AAU
wrestling Championships will continue at the Singer Bowl with afternoon
{1 to 5 P,M.) and evening (7 to 10 P.M.) sessions.
Wednesday will also be New York State Band Feetival Day at the
New York State Pavilion with a program trom 10 A.M. to 10 P.M., Hoboken
Chamber of Commerce Day, and Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies Day,
Baseball fans can split their Fair visit it. they plan to attend
the Pittsburgh-Meta game at Shea Stadium (2 P,M,). They can get a
hand stamp on leaving the Fair, attend the game, then return to the
Pairgrounds tree of charge.
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June 22, 1964
Statement by Robert Moses, President of the New York World's
Fair 1964-1965 Corp., to the press on union and matnte
nance at the Fair:
The New York Times, without making any effort to get readily
available full and accurate information, has spread on the front
page a broadside attack on union practices and maintenance at the
Fair,
In due time all the facts will be available. It may be that
labor rates are high, but there is no use comparing them with those
abroad.
The press too has labor troubles resolved by negotiations which
sometimes require lots or time.
Allied Maintenance is a responsible corporation at the top in
this field and ts employed by many corporations other than the Fair.
A statement Will be made by this corporation tomorrow.
In any event, I suggest that the critics compose themselves and
that the favorable aspects of the Fair receive more attention from
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NEW YORK 19641265 WORLD'S FAIR NEWSLETTER NO, 40
New Honors for Mr. Moses
Hall of Science Exhibit Opens
Shah of Iran Visit
Oklahoma Day
N. Y. State Conference of Mayors Day
u. s. Army Flag Day (Salute to the Army Day & Flag Day).,.
New Jersey Lithuanian-Amer1can Day (and shrine dedication) ,
Elks Flag Day Ceremony (Tiparillo) ,
u. s. Treasury Savings Bond Day (childrens bond treasure
Idaho Day
American University Bierut
Iowa Day,,.
Maryland Day,
Boy Scout Day
Sports at the Fair.,.
Glenn Seaborg Visit
Missouri Day ,
Central American Panama Pavilion International Wedding
Sister Mary Peter Visit (spent 25 years in leper colony).,.
Women's Advisory council Tea
National Beauty Pageant
Dedication of Greek Pavilion
Million Dollar Bedcover unveiled at India,,,
Philippine Independence Day
World's Fair Survey on Attendance,
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New honors came for New York World's Fair President Robert Moses
within the past week with the formal opening of Robert Moses State
Park and the Fire Island Inlet Bridge,
Later in the week before a turnout of 600 at the Hotel New York
Hilton, Mr. Moses received the 1963 Award of the New York City Baseball
Federation for his contribution to the welfare of New York C1tys youth
during hie 40 years of public life. In accepting the honors, the Fair
president forecast that the "junk yards near Shea Stadium will become
the finest small baseball diamonds in the world" by the time the 1965
Fair gets underway."
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The Hall of Science at the New York World's Fair. destined to
become the nucleus of a permanent New York City science museum after
the Fair closes, opened its lower level exhibit area this week. Fair
President Robert Moses attended the opening.
Major exhibitors in this lower level area include the Atomic
Energy Commission, the American Chemical Society, the American Cancer
Society, the Office of Civil Defense, the General Aniline & Film
Corporation, the Interchemical Corporation, the Abbott Laboratories,
and the Upjohn Company,
The Hall of Science will be officially dedicated later this
summer.
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His Imperial Majesty Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, Shahanehah of
Iran, and Empress Farah, afforded Fairgoer& a close look at modern
royalty during their visit to the New York World's Fair this week.
The royal couple and their entourage were welcomed to the Fair
by Governor Charles Poletti, Fair Vice President for International
Affairs and Exhibits; lunched at the Women's Hospitality Center,
Better Living Center-Purex Penthouse, where they received a miniature
Uniephere replica from Governor Poletti; then visited the General
Electric and General Motors exhibits.
At a special ceremony before the Great Seal at the United States
Pavilion. the Shahanshah, who is the Patron of Iranian Scouting, re
ceived a gift in recognition of his interest in world scouting. Eagle
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Scout Mtohael o. of Oxford, Miss., presented, on behalf ot
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a desk set bearing the Scout tnetgnte and
the words, "The sign of friendship around the Scout
then placed a scout kerchief around the Shehanshahs neck,
witnessing a dare devil 90-foot drop the top of
the Federal Pavilion by u. s. Army Special Forces men, tbe royal
couple, accompanied by Ambassador Norman K. Winston, toured the
pavilion and attended a reception there. They toured Fair exhibits
until 9:30 p,m,
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Bellmon were much in evidence on Oklahoma State Day at the New York
World's Fair recently,
Among those who participated in ceremonies dedicating the im-
pressive Oklahoma Exhibit at the Fair were: Tony Randall,
Gretchen W,Jler, Rita Bryant, Yvonne Chouteau
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Susan Watson and
Ronnie Young from the theater and movie world; Eddie Fisher, Joe
Harlen, Gene Stevens and Allie Reynolds from the world of baseball;
Perle Mesta, u. s. Ambassador to Luxembourg and a renowned
hostess,
The Governor and his official party were welcomed to the Fair
by Michael R, Pender, Director of State Exhibits for the Fair,
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Fair were hosts to members of the New York State Conference or Mayors
at a luncheon in the Ballantine Rathskeller of the Belgian Village,
Describing the Fair as
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for two summer semesters," Mr. Moses said that, "In another sense it
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In still another manifestation it 1s an Olympics or progress
in which business, governments, foreign and domestic, the sciences
and a:rts and amusements compete on equal terms," he said. "And it
has, too, an honored place fo:r religion,
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"Those or us who are responsible for its success have a naive,
unshakable belief that such an enterprise can pay all its bills and
leave a model city park as a by-product."
Conference officers present included immediate Past President
Robert F. Wagner, Mayor of New York City; President-elect James J.
De John, Mayor of Silver Creek; Mayors W, Harry Lister, of Rockville
center; Daniel J. Reidy of Ardsley and James P. Rioe, of Suffern,
members of the Executive Committee and Queens Borough President
Mario J. Cariello. Represented in the party or nearly 1,000 were
the mayors and officials or 62 cities and 297 villages and their
families.
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The l89th anniversary of the u.s. Army and National Flag Day
(June 14) were celebrated at the New York Worlds Fair.
A special program, "A Salute to the Army," was presented at the
Singer Bowl. The festivities featured the 3rd Infantry "Old Guard"
Fife and Drum Band which provided background music for vignettes
depicting a day in the life or a revolutionary soldier; highly pre-
cisioned manual of arms movements and marching maneuvers by the u.s.
Army Drill Team and a hand to hand combat exhibition by Army Rangers.
The days activities were climaxed by a colorful flag pageant
depicting the history or "Old Glory", a roll call and presentation
or each states flag and a parade.
Gen. William E. Potter, Executive Vice President of the Fair,
welcomed the guests and introduced Under Secretary or the Army, the
Hon, Paul R. Ignatius and Lt. Gen. James M. Gavin (USA-Ret.), presi-
dent or the Association or the United States Army, sponsor of the
occasion.
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The Lithuanian flag flew over the New Jersey Pavilion at the
New York World's Fair one day this week, On the same day, a wood
wayside shrine, similar to those on Lithuanian roadsides, was dedi-
cated in the Fair's Garden of Meditation.
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The flag flew in honor of New Jersey Lithuanian-Amerioan Day.
the state's tribute at the Fair to one of her largest ethnic groups.
More than 300 Lithuanian-Amerioans in national costume presented a
program of song and dance at the pavilion.
The wayside shrine, blessed by the Most Rev. Joseph P. D e n n i n g ~
Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn, and unveiled by Governor Charles Poletti,
Pair Vice President for International Affairs and Exhibits, will be a
permanent part or the park after the Fair closes. Financed through
contributions to the National Lithuantan-American Community, it bears
a memorial plaque to 4oo,ooo Lithuanians deported to Siberia since
1941.
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Among Flag Day observances at the New York World's Fair, a major
event was the colorful Pageant of Flags at the Tiparillo Bands
Pavilion depicting the history of Old Glory.
The pageant was organized by 24 New York City and Long Island
lodges of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
At accompanying ceremonies, Grand Exalted Ruler Ronald J. Dunn
of Oneida (N.Y,), national Elks leader, and past Grand Exalted Ruler
James T. Hallinan of Queens (N.Y.), addressed the assemblage, Soprano
Rosemarie Rendina Burrell and the 40-piece Continental Drum and Bugle
Corps of Bethpage (N.Y.) entertained.
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u.s. Savings Bond Day at the World's Fair was highlighted by a
ohildrents treasure hunt and the raising of the Treasury Department's
Minute Man Flag, symbolic of outstanding achievement in the Payroll
Savings Plan, at the United States Pavilion.
The winner of the top treasure hunt prize, a $75 Savings Bond,
was Mary Lee Taylor, 8, daughter of Air Force Chief Warrant Officer
Floyd M. Taylor and Mrs. Taylor, of Colorado Springs, Col. Scores
of other children who also found gift certificates in the Fair's Lake
Amusement Area received Savings Bonds and u.s. Savings Stamps, with
a total value of $1,875. The prizes were contributed by the Inter
national Telephone and Telegraph Corp.
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William H. Neal, Assistant to the S e c r e t a ~ of the Treasury and
National Director of the u.s. Savings Bond Division, presented a
Minute Man Flag to Frank R. Milliken, president of the Kennecott
Copper Corporation and Chairman of the u.s. Industrial Payroll
Savings Committee, at a ceremony at the u.s. Pavilion.
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Idaho came to the New York World's Fair this week in the persons
ot Governor Robert E. Smylie, Mrs. Adaline Lieberg of Pocatello, who
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Dance Company. Idaho's Basque Community is the largest in the world
outside the French-Spanish Pyrenees.
f1rs. Lieberg raised a u.s, Treasury "T" Flag at the u.s. Pavilion
(it was also u.s. Savings Bond Day at the Fair) and the Basque Dance
Company entertained Fairgoers with performances at the New York State
and the Tiparillo Band Pavilions.
The official Idaho delegation, headed by Governor Smylie, were
welcomed to the Fair by Michael R. Pender, Director of State Exhibits
and at the u.s. Pavilion by Ambassador Norman K. Winston.
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A graphic exhibit pictorializtng the history and scope of the
American University of Beirut was dedicated last week in ceremonies
at the Pavilion of Lebanon at the World's Fair.
The exhibit was officially accepted by Commissioner Fouad Abi-
Saleh of the Lebanese Pavilion, who described the university as a
"living bridge of friendship between Lebanon and the United States."
The principal speaker was the Honorable Khahil Makkawi, deputy
permanent representative of Lebanon at the United Nations. He
extolled the university and its 14
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role in the economic and political growth of the Middle East.
Among the honored guests were many graduates currently holding
diplomatic posts at the United Nations. They included Ambassador
Jamil Baroody of Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Abdul Moneim Rifai of
Jordan, Ambassador Adnan Pachachi of Iraq, Ambassador Al-Raahid of
Kuwait, and Ambassador Tesfay Gebre-Egzy of Ethiopia.
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Governor Charles Poletti, vice president of international
attaire and exhibits, presented World's Fair medallions to John c.
case, chairman of the university's board or trustees, and to Dr.
Daniel Bliss, whose grandfather served as the first president of the
university.
The original charter of the American University at Beirut was
signed in May, 1964, by Governor Seymour of New York,
The university now is the largest private American University
outside the United States.
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Iowas 42-year-old Governor Harold E. Hughes, a former allstate
football star, exhibited considerable musical talent at the New York
World's Fair recently.
Visiting the Fair to celebrate Iowa State Day, His Excellency
displayed, to delighted spectators at official ceremonies, an
impromptu virtuosity with baton and brass, He led the 105-pieoe
Monticello (Iowa) High School Band in a march; then borrowed a tuba,
which he manipulated masterfully through another rendition.
Hughes, his family, and an official Iowa delegation, were wel-
comed to the Fair by General William E. Potter, Fair Executive Vice
President, The Governor received a World's Fair Silver Medallion.
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An exact replica of the original "Star Spangled Banner" that
prompted Francis Scott Key to compose our national anthem literally
topped recent Maryland State Day ceremonies at the World's Fair,
Presiding at the Maryland Pavilion, where the 70-pound, thirty
toot by 42 foot flag was raised, was Maryland Governor J. Millard
Tawes. Francis Scott Key medallions were awarded to the seamstresses
and weavers or the flag.
Governor Tawes and an official Maryland delegation were welcomed
to the Fair by its Executive Vice President, General William E. Potter.
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The New York World's Fair paid tribute to America's Scouting
movement by observing Boy Scout Day this week,
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Present at ceremonies at the United States Pavilion marking the
day were several thousand Scouts, Cub Scouts and Explorer Scouts from
New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Members of the Scout Service Corps at the Fair, currently repre-
senting 9 states, have been called "the unofficial ambassadors to the
youth of' the world" by Fair President Robert Moses,
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Four winners of eighty players survived two days of rigorous
judo tryouts at the Fair's Pavilion to be named to the United States
Olympic team to compete in Tokyo, Japan, next October. Two highly
experienced contestants, George Harris, 11-year veteran, and Ben
Campbell, with fifteen years of' experience, and Paul Maruyama and
Jim Bregman, were chosen. Judo will be contested for the first time
in the Olympics.
Other highlights at the Fair last week included the hosting of'
Ralph Branca, former Dodgers pitching star, at the Schaefer Center,
and a visit of the Boston Red Sox to greet Fair visitors and to sign
autographs.
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Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg, chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission,
visited the New York World's Fair this week with his wife, Helen and
their 6 children.
Dr. Seaborg and his family toured pavilions, including the Hall
of' Science where the Atomic Energy Commission's exhibits, "Atomstrille,
USA" and "Radiation and Man" present explanations of' atomic and nuclear
energy.
"A great day, a great show," was Gov. John M. Dalton's comment
in describing Missouri Day at the Fair after receiving the Fair's
Medallion from Mr. Moses. The
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A romance that began a month ago at the CentralamertoaPanama
Pav111on at the New York World's Fair blossomed into a wedding th1s
week in the courtyard at the pavilion.
Married were Lucy Apariolio Orellana, 24, or Gltatemala, assistant
to the pavilion director, and Victor Hildebrand, 25, or 64 Norma
Street, Elmont, L.I., a supervisor for Allied Maintenance at the Fair.
The c1v11 ceremony was attended by scores or friends and relatives or
the couple, One or the first to kiss the brtde was Governor Charles
Poletti, Fair Vice President for International Affairs and Exhibits.
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Sister Mary Peter, a Catholic nun who spent 25 years adminis-
tering in a leper colony in had one or the biggest days of
her life on a recent visit to the World's Fair,
Next month Mary Peter returns to the colony on the shores
or Lake Victoria to continue her work as a member of the Franciscian
Missionary Sisters for Africa.
She visited the African Pavilion where she beat the drums, fed
a giraffe and dined as honored gueat on African salad, She then
toured the Motors, Johnfions Wax and IBM Pavilions.
She was impresJed with P1eta on display at
the Vatioan Pavilion and described the Wvrld!s Fair as: "the most
wonderful show I've ever seen."
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Consular Corps wives and representatives or leading womens
professional and special interest organizations were guests or the
Woments Advisory Council of the New York World's Fair Corporation
thta week.
The guests were hosted at a tea tn the Fair's official Women's
Hospitality Center, Better Living Center-Purex Penthouse,
Mrs. Oswald Lord
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She told the group that an important aspect of the program is
home hospitality: members or the Council will invite visiting foreign
women to their homes.
Among the distinguished guests at the tea: Mme. Ella Gulama,
tribal oh1etta1n ot Sierra Leone and Africa's only women cabinet
minister, and wives or diplomatic officials from Ghana, China,
Ireland, Italy, Philippines, Pakistan, Sweden and Norway.
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Seventeen of the 50 finalists in the National College Beauty
Pageant displayed their best rorm, mental, that is, as they partici
pated in a torum on economics in the Hall or Education at the New
York World's Fair this past week.
The contestants answered oral and written questions posed by
guest panelists.
The pageant finals, conducted this week at the Fair, tested the
candidates intelligence, leadership qualities and personality in a
variety of' forums held in several World's Fair pavilions.
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With ancient Byzantine rites, traditionally used to invoke
divine blessings upon a new establishment or venture, the Pavilion
of Greece was dedicated this weelt at the New York World's Fair.
His Eminence the Archbishop Iakovos, Primate of the Greek
Orthodox Church of North and South America, blessed the building
in a solemn ceremony.
Participating in the dedication ceremony were Governor Charles
Poletti, World's Fair Vice President for International AffairsJ
Spyros Skouras, former President of' 20th Century-Fox; the Honorable
George Gavas, Consul General of' Greece; Pericles Lantzunis, President
of the American Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greator New York,
and pavilion officials.
In his address, Mr. Gavas said the pavilion serves to remind
visitors that Greece, the cradle or western civilization, has created
the exhibit as a token of gratitude for the assistance given by the
u.s. to the country in her moments of need.
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Also present at the ceremonies was Nicholas Ikaris, renowned
Greek sculptor who created the bronze "Mermaid" standing in front
of' the pavilion.
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Probably the most costly, certainly the most bejeweled, bedcover
ever conceived by man, was unveiled at the Indian Pavilion at the New
York World's Fair recently.
Called the "Pride or India," the cover contains 18.,000 stones
ranging in value from diamonds, emeralds and rubies to jade and ivory,
Created by Ganeshi Lall, a jeweler of Agra, India, as a memorial to
his son who died in 1945, the cover is valued between $50,000 and
$100
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$l,ooo,ooo."
Measuring 7'5" by 5'5", the cover took 15 months to make and
involved some 50,000 man hours or work.
'l'he "Pride of India" will be on display for the duration or the
Fair, then will be returned to its owner.
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Diosdado Macapagal, president of the Republic of' the Philippines,
sent his daughter, Gloria, age 17, as his personal emmissary to
commemorate Philippine Independence Day at the New York World's Fair
recently.
Miss Macapagal, accompanied by Dr. Jacinto Borja, U.N. Ambassador
from the Philippines and Martolome A. Umayama, Philippine Consul
General, was welcomed to the Fair by Gov. Charles Poletti, Fair Vice
President f'or International Affairs and Exhibits.
Highlight of the day was the presentation of 10 "Jeepneys" to
the Philippines by u.s. Industries, one of the major American Corpora
tiona in the Far East. "Jeepneys" are a Filipino modification or the
American Army Jeep which was used widely in war-torn Manila.
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The encouraging results of a survey conducted at the New York
World's Fair during its first three weeks of' operation showed that
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The survey# conducted by the Market of America,
will continue throughout the Fair season. Present results are
on interviews with 1,100 of the approximately 3 million visitors who
attended during the first 3 weeks. Erwin Witt, Fair Corporation
comptroller, stated that when schools close across the nation, the
percentage or out-oftownera visiting the Fair will match the
figure recorded for a similar period during the 1939
The survey revealed that the Industrial-Transportatton Area
attracted the most people, with the foreign pavilions, religious
exhibits, and state pavilions following in order of popularity, The
majority of Fairgoers carne by public transportation.
More than of those interviewed felt that the Fair was well
worth v1s1t1ng, and only one-half of 1 percent did not enjoy their
day. The average amount spent was between 5 and 19 dollars per day,
More than praised the Fair's cleanliness and the courtesy or its
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June 23, 1964
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 23 -- Under a recripocal agreement
between the World's Fair and the Jones Beach Marine Theatre, tiokets
for the Fair's Lake Amusement Area will be sold at Jones Beach State
Park. Also, tickets and package tours for the world's Fair Show at
the Jones Beach Marine Theatre, Guy Lombardo's production of
Todd's "Around the World in 80 Days," can be purchased beginning this
week at many places within the Fairgrounds.
The tickets may be ordered at any of the six Brass Rail restau
rants and at the Brass Rail operated booths where official Fatr Guide
Books and Maps are sold. Orders also will be taken at the LIRR
eXhibit, the Schaefer Pavilion, General Cigar's Hall of Magic, and
at a special box office in the Singer Bowl.
The show, the same one that was presented in 1963, was lauded
by the New York critics. It will open June 27 and run through
September 6. There will be performances night, including
Sunday, at 8:30 p.m., with tickets priced at $5.00, $4.oo, $3.00,
& $2.00 (incl. tax).
Jones Beach is only a short distance from the Fair and can be
easily reached by car in 45 minutes. Bus and rail transportation is
available from many locations in the Metropolitan area.
"Package" arrangements include transportation from the New York
World's Fair to Jones Beach, and dinner at the Marine Theatre Patio
prior to curtain.
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June 23
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WORLD'S FAIR PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 25
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 23 -- On Thursday, June 25, at the
World's Fair, the refrains or "Home on the Range," the Kansas State
Song, will be heard again and again as Kansas State Day will be
celebrated, Leading the celebration will be the Sunflower State's
Governor, John Anderson, Jr., and an official party of 40 Kansas
bankers, industrialists, chamber or commerce officers, city managers
and members of the Kansas Economic Development Committee.
Gov. Anderson, who was Chairman of the 1964 National Governors
Conference and President of the Council or State Governments, will be
accompanied to the Fair by Gov. Rockefeller's envoy, Col. John J.
McGann, representatives of the New York City Transit Authority and
Miss Suzy Beck, "Miss Wool of America." At 10 A.M., the party will
arrive at track No. 22 at the Transit Authority Yard, immediately below
the subway entrance ramp to the Fair, for the dedication or a subway
car. Also participating in these dedication ceremonies will be Joseph
E, O'Grady, Transit Authority Chairman, and William Muchnio, Chairman
ot the Kansas Economic Development Commission and president of the LFM
Manufacturing Company of Atchison, Kansas, manufacturers of the subway
car underplates.
At 11:15 A.r-1, 1 the official party will be greeted at Gate No. 2
(New Amsterdam Gate) by Gen. William E. Potter, Fair Executive Vice
President, Michael R. Pender, Director of Federal and State Exhibits
and William R. Beckett, Fair's Assistant Chief of Protocol.
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At 11:30 A.M., they will be welcomed at the Federal Pavilion by
Ambassador Norman K. Winston, u. s. Commissioner. A ceremony including
remarks by Gov. Anderson, Ambassador Winston and Gen, Potter will take
place here, Also on the program will be an exchange of medallions
between Gov. Anderson and Gen. Potter, The Cities Service World's Fair
Band of America will provide the music.
At 12:45 P.M., the group will attend a reception given by the Fair
and a luncheon hosted by the State of Kansas in the New England States
Exhibition's Millstone Restaurant.
Starting at 2 P,M, they will tour the Fair, departing from Gate
No, 2 at 3:30 P.M,
Thursday will be the fourth day or the National AAU Wrestling
Championships in Singer Bowl. The matches
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which will be held between
1 and 5 and between 7 and 11 P,M,, will feature the Oreoo-Roman style
championships, a style or wrestling where no holds are allowed below
the waist.
As a highlight or "Cosmetic Chemists Day," a 5:30 P,M. Luau Dinner
will be held tor the Third International Congress ot Societies of
Cosmetic Chemists at the Hawaiian Village,
New York State Music Lovers Day No. 5 will be celebrated at the
New York State Pavilion with continuous entertainment by various vocal
groups, dance groups, ballet troupes and glee clubs from 10 A.M. to
10 P,M,
At noon1 the Pavilion or American Interiors' Glass Tower Restaurant
will be the site of two invitational affairs, the Simmons company's
buffet luncheon and the Colorizer Associates Day cocktail party.
It will also be Englewood-Bergen County Day at the New Jersey
Tercentenary Pavilion.
At 2:30 P,M., Mary Dunn, president of the American Institute of
Interior Designers, will give a lecture, "How an Interior Designer
Approaches your Decorating Job," at the Pavilion of American Interiors.
The Chattanooga Boys' Choir of Chattanooga, Tenn., will sing at
the Ttparillo Band Pavilion at 2:30 P.M. Accompanying this group to
the Fair will be the Mayor of Chattanooga, Ralph Kelly, City
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Commissioner, Chunk Bender, the President of the Chattanooga Boys t Choir,
Hurdd P. Torok, its Vice President, Douglas Beville, City Auditor, Bill
Zachrey, and Olan Mill, 3rd,
Also at 2:30 P.M. opposite the Mormon Pavilion the 300-voice choir
ot the Singing Mothers Relief Society of the Mormon Church will give a
concert.
The Detroit Tigers or the American League will arrive at Gate No. 2
at 4:30 P.M. to tour the Fair. They will visit the Florida, Hawaii,
Coca-Cola and Japan Pavilions.
The Meta will meet the Pittsburgh Pirates in a day game starting at
2 P.M. in neighboring Shea Stadium.
The Rotary Club of Montrose, Pa., 741, and the Rotar,y Club of
Haverstraw, N. Y., 721, will co-host a meeting and luncheon at the Texas
Pavi'liona restaurant in the Lake Amusement Area.
The Kiwanis Club of Flushing, N, Y, will host a Kiwanis Club
luncheon and meeting at the British Lion Pub,
The program at the Better Living Center, where the Relief Society,
Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints Will be Hospitality
Hostesses in the Official Women's Hospitality Center-Purex Penthouse
from 11 A.M. to 6 P,M,, will include: 10 A,M. to 10 P,M, the Interna
tional Coin and Stamp Exposition featuring American Topical Associa-
tion
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s Special Collection; a musical revue, "Bits and Pieces" at 4 P,M,
in the Beech-Nut Theatre; the Exhibitors' Fashion Show at 4 and
SEVENTEEN Magazine's Fashion Show at 5 P,M. tn the Crystal Palace of
Fashion.
Jazz at the Fair will be played by the Buck Clark Trio playing at
Kennedy Plaza, Federal Pavilion at 5 P,M, and by Gene Krupa tn Jazzland,
Bourbon Street Pavilion from 7 P,M, to 2 A.M.
Guy Lombardo continues to play for free public dancing at the
Tiparillo Band Pavilion from 9:30 P,M, to 12:30 A.M. nightly except
Monday,
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ROBERT MOSES
PRESIDENT
June 24, 1964
WORLD'S FAIR PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 26
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 24 -- There will be a total of nine
"Special Days" observed at the Fair on Friday. Several or these,.
"Catholic Hospital Association Day," "Odd Fellows U.N. Pilgrimage for
Youth Day" and "U, s. Brewing Industry Day," were so dedicated because
the organizations purchased 1,000 tickets each to the Fair.
Others, such as "Billy Graham Day," "Oldsmobile Curved Dash Club
Day,
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"National Edt torial Association Day," "Pontiac Day" and
"Chautauqua County Day," will have definite programs at the Fair.
The finals of the Greco-Roman style National AAU Wrestling
Championships will be held in Singer Bowl from 1 to 5 P.M. and again
between 7 and ll P.M.
"Billy Graham Day" activities will start with an 11:30 A.M. press
conference at the Billy Graham Pavilion. This will be followed with an
invitational luncheon at 12:30 P.M. at the Festival 64 American
Restaurant at the Festival of Gas Pavilion.
Prior to addressing the general public and his followers at the
Court of the Universe at 2 P . ~ 1 . , Rev. Graham will be greeted by Fair
President Robert Moses. He will then be presented with a check for
$10,000 by the Billy Graham Special Train Committee of Tennessee, an
organization that provides transportation to and from Billy Graham
events.
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At noon on Friday at the Pavilion of Spain, the Cheatham Founda
tton collection of Salvador Dali designed jewels, "Art in Jewels,
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be dedicated and turned over to the Pavilion of Spain for public exhibi-
tion. Participating in the dedication will be Fair President Robert
MoseaJ u. s. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duh:e; Mrs. Owen Cheatham,
ot the Cheatham Foundation; the Commissioner-General of the Pavilion of
Spain, Miguel Garcia de Saez, and Dr. Howard Rusk, of the Rehabilita-
tion Project at the N. Y. Medical Center.
Dr. Rusk will represent the three charities, The American Heart
Asaooiatton, The American Cancer Society and his own organization,
which will benefit from the one dollar admission charged to viewers of
the collection.
The collection, valued at $2,000,000
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consists of 31 jewel crea
ttons plus 18 original designs by Salvador Dali, will be on public dis-
play at the Pavilion of Spain through the 1964 Fair season.
"Oldsmobile Curved Dash Club Day" has been named for a special
breed of vintage car buffs. Forty owners of 1902-04 Oldsmobiles, dis
tinctive for the curved design of their dashboards, will drive their
treasured antiques to the Fair from distant points. They will partici
pate in a parade which will start from the General Motors' Futurama II
at 10:30 A.M., go around the Unisphere
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return for a tour of the Trans
portation Area and wind up at the Port of New York Authority Building,
where the cars will be on display. A special Judging for the best
"curved dash" car will take place here at noon, and the oars will con-
tinue on display until 3 P.M.
The National Editorial Association will hold a private meeting at
the World's Fair Pavilion between noon and 1 P.M.
As a feature of "Pontiac Day," 275 residents of Pontiac, Mich.
will journey to the Fair.
"Chautauqua county Day" will be celebrated at the New York State
Pavilion with continuous entertainment by various bands, vocal groups,
drum and bugle corps, choirs, and Irish dancers and pipers from 10 A.M.
to 10 P.M.
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The Sports Host at Schaefer Center w ~ . l l be the New York Football
Giants Joe Walton. He Will appear throughout the week-end from noon
to 3 P.M, and again from 5 to 7 P,M.
Foxboro, Mass. H,S. will provide the musical entertainment at the
New England States Exhibition. Its band will play at 1 P.M., ita jazz
combo at 3 P.M., and its drill team will perform precision routines at
5:30 P,M,
Service Clubs will hold their meetings at noon at the Fair, A
Rotary Club meeting hosted by the Rotary Club of New Haven, Conn.
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will be held in the Texas Pavilions Restaurant. The British Lion Pub
will be the site of a Kiwanis Club Luncheon and Meeting hosted by the
Kiwanis Club of Little Neck-Douglaston.
The Ceredo-Kenova, w. va. H.s. Band will play at the Federal
Pavilion at 2 P,M. and at the Tiparillo Band Pavilion at 2:30 P,M. The
Chattanooga, Tenn. Boys Choir will sing at the Federal Pavilion at
4 P,M., followed at 6 P,M, by Swedish Folk Dancers.
The opening of the Centralamerica-Panama Pavilion's Art Gallery
Will take place at 5 P,M. Sponsored by the Esso Standard Oil Co,, the
exhibition features paintings by contemporary Central American and
Panamanian artists.
A highlight at the Better Living Center, where the members of the
Relief Society, Church ot Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints will be
Hospitality Hostesses at the Women's Hospitality Center-Purex Penthouse,
will be a 5 P.M. demonstration by a famous comic artist in connection
With the Cavalcade of American Comics Exhibit.
At the Florida Pavilion, the Palmetto H.s. Chorus will sing at
6:30 P.M., followed by the Manatee H.s. Orchestra at 7:30 P.M.
dancing at the Tiparillo Band Pavilion between 9:30 P.M. and 12:30 A,M.
Gene Krupa will continue his engagement at Jazzland 1n the Bourbon
Street Pavilion between 7 P.M. and 2 A.M.
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ROBERT MOSES
PRESIDENT
June 24, 1964
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 24 - Fair President Robert Moses
has proclaimed Friday, June 26, "Billy Graham Day" at the New Jork
World s Fair.
The world renowned evangelist will speak at a special ceremony
at 2 P,M. at the Fountain or Planets in the Court of the Universe,
Mr. rJioses and other Fair officials will attend.
The Billy Graham Pavilion at the Fair, an octagonal structure
with a 100-foot tower nearby, houses a 400-seat theatre, a chapel,
and counseling rooms and galleries. It has proved one of the most
popular religious attractions at the Fair,
The pavilion features a 28-mtnute film titled "Man in the Fifth
Dimension," shown hourly in colored Todd-AO, and translated simulta ..
neously into seven languages. In the film, Mr. Graham narrates the
story or mankind from the time or creation to the present.
Mr, Graham, rather of five, ts a resident of Montreat, North
Carolina, He is the founder and president of the Billy Graham
Evangelistic Association,
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June 24, 1964
LOUIS ARMSTRONG HAS HIS DAY AT FAIR JUNE 30
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S FAIR, June 24 -- A special "Day" has been
de signa ted at the New York World 1 B Fair for Louis Armstrong.
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Satchmo" will ride through New Amsterdam Gate (No. 2) in a white
Cadillac at noon on Tuesday, June 30, "Louts Armstrong Day" at the
Fair.
Heading a cavalcade or guests and the press, Armstrong will lunch
at Rheingold
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the Fairgrounds. At 1:15 P.M. he joins the Watusi Dancers at the
African Pavilion and, after a beat or two with the Burundi Drummers,
he'll be immortalized in cement in front of the Hollywood Pavilion.
Later, the entourage will visit General Motors Futurama II and
then go on to the Lake Amusement Area. Dinner will be at the swedish
Pavilion at 4:45 P.M. after which Armstrong will go to the RCA Pavilion
for an interview over the color television facilities there, before
his concert at the Singer Bowl at 8 P.M.
Before the festivities, the evening will begin with the presenta-
tion or the World s Fair r.ledallion to Mr. Armstrong, who was honored
with a similar token at the last New York World's Fair, twenty-five
years ago.
Over 15,000 seats at the Singer Bowl are free to all present at
the Fair on June 30. The Meta will be out of town that day, making
thousands of additional parking facilities available.
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June 24, 1964
TEN THOUSAND YOUTHS AWAIT TWIRLER CHAMPIONSHIPS AT SINGER BOWL
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 24 -- More than 10,000 youngsters
between the ages or ten and fifteen have their eyes on the World's
Championship Twin-twirler Tournament slated for the Singer Bowl at
the New York World's Fair on Saturday, June 27, at 11 A.M.
The event is the culmination of local contests that have been
held throughout the Metropolitan New York area and Long Island during
May and June of this year. Sponsored in neighborhood areas by local
merchants, more than 10,000 young people have been vying ror profici
ency in such things as
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"The Spinner,
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or "The
Automatic Rewind." The local winners are now eligible for next Satur-
day's World's Championship Tournament at the Fair. Chuck McCann,
popular WPIX-TV star, will preside at Saturday's event.
The Twin-twirler is a Yo-Yo with a twist. It works like a Yo-Yo,
if that
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s your choice, or it will spin away like a top. This added
dimension affords the "twirler" with an opportunity to develop such
unusual feats as, "The Sleeper,
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"Rock The Baby ,
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The Boomerang," to
name a few.
Invented some years ago by Willis Coleman or Mobile, Alabama, the
Twin-twirler has in recent months become a rage among youngsters, r i v a l ~
ing the hula-hoops or a few years back.
Saturday's World's Championship Tournament will be in four catego-
ries. All twirlers have won local contests to qualify by demonstrating
their ability to perform some six basic "twirls." The finals w111 be
for Group "A", boys and girls aged 13, 14 and 15, and for Group "B",
boys and girls under 12 years of age. Winners w111 receive prizes or
television sets, bicycles, and movie camera-projector sets.
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June 24, 1964
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 24 -- More than children have
been lost -- and round -- at the New York World's Fair since opening
day.
The Lost Child Unit or the World's Fair Police Department reports
that there has not been a single day when at least one child was not
separated from parents or teacher. Though the daily average is about
fifty, May a Thursday, showed a single day record number or 102
children reported lost.
The Lost Child Unit is staffed by the Women's Division or the
Police Department, headed by Pol1Gewoman Sgt. Marian Shaughnessy, a
veteran of 21 years service with the New York City Police Department.
A highly efficient method of handling lost children has been put
into operation. A central Lost Child Information Center adjoining
Police Precinct No. 1, equipped with five telephones and manned 24
hours a day, arranges for the pick up of a lost upon
tion, and his delivery to the nearest of two Lost Children Play Areas.
These Play Areas, located behind the Security Building and adjoin-
ing the 2nd Precinct Police are cheerfully decorated and well
equipped with play materials to keep the youngsters entertained. Milk
and crackers and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are always avail-
able to console them. The children can amuse themselves both indoors
and outdoors, under the supervision of policewomen.
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Adults who have lost a child are directed to the Information Center
where they are notified or the particular Play Area where the ~ i l d can
be picked up. In the event the child has not been found as yet.
arrangements are ~ a d e whereby the adult can be immediately notified by
phone When the child is looated.
Children are usually reunited with their parents, teachers or other
_ escorts within an hour, though a few have spent several hours in the
Lost Ohildrens Play Area. None has presented an overnight problem.
A new school or art may well evolve from these Play Areas - "Lost
Children Primitive," the highly original masterpieces of the stray
youngsters as they await reunion with their parents.
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ROBERT MOSES
PRESIDENT
June 26, 1964
WORLD'S FAIR PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 28
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 26 The program or events at the
Fair on Sunday (June 28), will take on a truly international flavor as
Japan National Day, Finland Nationality Folk Festival Day, Romanian-
New York State Day and the Republic or Korea Nationality Day Folk
Festival will be celebrated. It will also be Grand Commandery Knights
Templar State or New York Day.
In addition to the Japan National Day dedication ceremonies and an
invitational reception at the Japan Pavilion between 3 and 5 P.M., there
will be an 11 A.M. Karate Exhibition and a 7:15 P.M. Open Tea Ceremony,
"Nodate," by the Urasenke School of the Art of the Tea Ceremony.
Mr. Sen, School President will be master or ceremonies. Both or these
events will be held on the Moat Stage of the Japan Pavilion.
Present at the dedication ceremonies, sponsored by JETRO (Japanese
External Trade Organization) and by JEA (Japanese Exhibitors Associa-
tion), will be: Mr. Hajime Fukuda, the Japanese Minister or Interna-
tional Trade and Industry; Mr. Ryuji Takeuchi, Japan's Ambassador;
Mr. Fumihiko Togo, Japans Consul General and other dignitaries from
JETRO (a government organ1zation)
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JEA (a private organization) and
Federal, State and City officials. The celebration commemorates Japan's
International Trade Day.
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The Romanian-New York State Day program at the New York State
Pavilion
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between noon and 1:30 P.M., will be presented by the st.
Dumttru Romanian Orthodox Church of New York. The program will include
the "Hora" Romanian Folk Dance Group; a whistler and singer
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John
Mosoopol, and the menta "Caluser" dance group with Mr. Adalbert Rozsa.
Dale Evans, wife or cowboy star, Roy Rogers and herself a famed
television and movie star, will be guest artist on the "Bibletown,
u.s.A." sacred concert at 2:30 P,M, at the Federal Pavilion. Appearing
with Miss Evans and Dr. Ira Lee Eshleman, President or "Bibletown,
U.S,A.," will be the Central Baptist Chancel Choir or Florence, Ala.
Miss Evans day at the Fair will start with a noon press conference
in the Women's Hospitality Center-Purex Penthouse at the Better Living
Center, This will be followed by an invitational luncheon at which
Miss Evans, who is also the author of several semi-autobiographical
inspirational books, a composer and a "parent extraordinary," will
receive the "Churchwoman of the Year" award,
At 6 P.M. at the RCA Pavilion, there will be a color video taping
of the ''Bibletown, U.s.A." program,
The Finland Nationality Day Folk Festival program will be staged
at the World's Fair Pavilion from 2:30 to 5:30 P,M. The Republic or
Korea Nationality Day Folk Festival will be held there Sunday evening
between 8 and 10 P.M.
Between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. there will be a color video taping or
the "Wizard or Oz" at the RCA Pavilion.
Sunday morning worship will be conducted by the host church, the
Presbyterian Church of Westfield, N. J,, the Rev, F. E. Christian,
Minister. At 5:30 P.M. the youth or that church will give a dramatic
presentation, "Impact,"
The Florida Pavilion in the Lake Amusement Area will present the
Fort Pierce H,S, Band at 7 P,M, and the Boca Ciega H,S. Chorus at 8 P.M.
The Milwaukee A Capella Choristers will sing at the T1parillo Band
Pavilion from 7 to 8 P,M,
Joe Walton, offensive end of the New York Football Giants, will be
doing his final day's tour of duty as Sports Host at the Schaefer Center
from noon to 3 P,M, and from 5 to 6 P,M,
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Street pavilion will continue to attract Jazz and rook tnt
roll tans by presenting Gene Krupa in Jazzland from 7 P,M. to 2 A.M,
and the Clay Cole Revue, featuring Lesley Gore. in Danoeland at 4, 9
and ll P.M.
There will be tree public dancing to the music ot Guy and
his Royal canadians from 9:30 P,M. to 12:30 A.M.
ENTERTAINMENT WILL CONTINUE IN THE LAKE AMUSEMENT ARIA PROM 10 P.M.
TO 2 A,M,
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June 26, 1964
WORLD'S FAIR PROGRAM HIGHLIGfiTS FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 27
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 26 -- Gov. Endicott Peabody of
Massachusetts will lead his official party and a delegation including
marching units., Coast Guard outfits and the Boston Fire Department
Band in the celebration of Massachusetts State Day at the New York
World's Fair on Saturday, June 27.
Following the 10:30 A.M. observances at the New England States
Exhibition, where Gov. Peabody will be presented with a medallion by
Fair officials, there will be band concerts on the exhibit's Village
Green. The entire delegation and invited guests will enjoy a box
luncheon in the Millstone Restaurant, New England States Exhibition,
at noon.
The afternoon program, from 1:30 to 5:30 P.M., will move to the
Oregon Timber Carnival on the Flushing River. At 4:30, lifeguards
from Massachusetts will stage a rescue in the river, using personnel
of the Oregon Timber Carnival. At 4:40P.M., there will be speeches
by Gov, Peabody and by George Mitchell, President of the Oregon Timber
Carnival. It will all be followed by a special performance of the
thrilling Oregon Timber Carnival's lumberjacking, wood-chopping, log-
rolling and pole-climbing show for the Massachusetts State Day party.
From 11:10 A.M. to 10 P,M. there will be continuous entertainment
celebrating Hungarian-New York State Day by various groups including
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de::.nce and gymnastic groups, Hungarian folk dance ensembles, choirs,
Hungarian dance groupe, Hungarian Boy Scouts, organists, the Hungarian
Ethnic Dance Group of New York, "Maygar Kepeskonyv" and pianists at
the New York State Pavilion.
Two "Days" will be celebrated at the N.J. Tercentenary Pavilion:
Hawthorne Day, with performances by the Muohacho Drum and Bugle Corps,
State Champions from Hawthorne, at 11:30 A.M. and 6 P.M., and Oakland
Day Observances at 12:30 P.M. The Oakland Day program will feature an
address by Councilman Harry B. Siegler, presentation of the Tercente-
nary Queen, drum and bugle corps, choir music and an Academy of Ballet
performance.
Religious observances on Saturday at the Protestant and Orthodox
Center will include: a 10 A.M. tour of the Center by the Host Church,
The Union Congregational Church of Richmond Hill; an ll A.M. Women's
Fellowship Service at the Charred Cross of Coventry in the Music
Garden, followed by a noon picnic lunch; a 1:30 P.M. Season of Prayer
service, 15 minutes or devotion in the Chapel; a 2 P,M. Worship
Service, and a 4:45 P.M. "Old Time Hymn Sing" in the Court of the
Christian Pioneers.
At 11:30 A.M. at the Federal Pavilion, the Premier Performance
Company of Lexington, Mass. will present "They Nobly Dard,
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musical dramatization or events leading up to the Revolutionary War
and the Battle of Lexington. This will be repeated at 5:30 and 8 P.M.
on the Village Green at the New England States Exhibition.
At noon there will be a variety of activities scheduled around
the Fair. At the Texas Pavilions Restaurant in the Lake Amusement
Area the Rotary Club of Hazelton, Pa., 741, will host a luncheon and
meeting, At that hour at the New England States Exhibition, there
will be a fashion show. At the same time Joe Walton, the New York
Football Giants offensive end, will be starting his second day's
tour as Sports Host at the Schaefer Center.
An expected 10,000 youths between 10 and 15 years old, winners
tn local competitions, will compete in the World's Championship Twin-
TWirler Tournament at Singer Bowl from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. The Twin-
TWirler is a combination Yo-Yo and top. Expert Twin-TWirlers will
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compete in such maneuvers as "Walking The Dog," "The Spinner," "The
Sleeper, " "Rock The Baby
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The Boomerang," etc.
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tor prizes of
television sets, bicycles and movie camera-projector sets.
Sue Iqon, star of' "Lolita," will emplant her handprints in fresh
cement at the Hollywood, u.s.A. Pavilion at 12:30 P.M.
The New York Finnish Gymnastic Association will perform at the
New York State Pavilion at 3:30 P.M. The Krakowiak Polish Dancers
will dance at 4 P.M. at the Federal Pavilion and at 7:30 P.M. at the
New England States Exhibition.
Danceland at Bourbon Street will present the Clay Cole Revue,
featuring Lesley Gore, at 4, 9 and 11 P.M., while Jazzland in the
same pavilion will present Gene Krupa from 7 P.M. to 2 A.M.
At 7:30 P.M., as a part of Japan Day celebrations, the "Yagora"
Bon Dance will be presented at the Tiparillo Band Pavilion.
All day long there will be a color video taping of the "Wizard
ot Oz" in the Color Central Studio at the RCA Pavilion.
Band music will be played throughout the day. The National
Guard Band at 11 A.M. at the New England States Exhibition; the
Coast Guard Academy Band and Drill Team at the Federal Pavilion at
11:15 A.M.; the u. of Massachusetts Band at the Federal Pavilion at
2 P.M.; the Sexton H.s. Band of Lansing, Mich. at 2:30 P.M. at the
T1parillo Band Pavilion, and the Dan McCarty-Fort Pierce H.s. Band
at the Florida Pavilion at 5:30 P.M.
dancing at the Tiparillo Band Pavilion from 9:30 P.M. to 12:30 A.M.
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WORLD'S FAIR PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FOR MONDAY
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JUNE 29
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June 26 -- Of the seven Special Days at the
Fair on Monday
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two will have programs: Japan Trade Association Day
will be highlighted by the 2 to 7 P. M. visit of 2,000 Metropolitan
Area Teachers (chosen from 9
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000 applicants). These teachers will
receive an orientation on Japan,. "What Teachers Should Know About Japan;
tour the Japan Pavilion and be guests for dinner at the Japan House.
Between 8 and 10 P.M ... the program will be at the World's Fair Pavilion.
It will include a lecture
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a cinerama movie on the newly completed
Japanese Railroad, the world's fastest passenger line
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and traditional
Japanese entertainment.
At the New York State Pavilion .. there will be continuous entertain
ment from 10 A.M. to 10 P.M. in celebration or Hicksville-Syosset-
Woodbury (Nassau County) Day. Featured will be a girls cadet corps
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a glee club, a drum and bugle corps, a mixed chorus
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various vocal
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instrumental and rock n roll groups.
Other Special Days at the Fair on Monday include: Allison Divi-
sion or General Motors American Association of Law Libraries Day,
u. s. Marine Corps Combat Photographers Association Michigan State
Employees Association Day, Wolverine Shoe and Tanning Corporation Day.
There will be several fashion shows: at the Better Living
Center's Crystal Palace of the House of Cassini Fashion Show
at 2 P.M.; the Ship n Shore Fashion Show at 2:45 and the
California Fashion Show at 4 P.M.
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The Carnival or Children's Fashions, starring Richard Barclay With
the two saucy puppets, Charlie and Gigi, Will be staged at 2 P.M. at the
New York State Pavilion.
At the RCA Pavilion, the public may watch color video tapes or
Color Central's weekly Bronx Zoo program at 10 A.M., and or the "Wizard
ot Oz" at 1 P.M.
There will be Karate Exhibitions on the Moat Stage of the Japan
Pavilion at ll A.M. and 12:30 P.M.
The Blue Belle Highlanders of Saugus, Mass., in Royal Stewart
kilts, will perform the highland fling to bagpipe accompaniment at 1:30
and 3a30 P.M. at the New England States Exhibition,
The Rotary Clubs Luncheon and Meeting at the Texas Pavilions
Restaurant at noon will be hosted by Yonkers, N. Y,, 723, and Bernards-
ville, N. J., 747, Rotary Clubs.
The Cheatham Foundation collection, "Art in Jewels" by Salvador
Dali, Will be on display at the Pavilion of Spain from 10 A.M. to
10 P.M. at an admission charge or one dollar for adults and fifty cents
tor children. Three charities will participate in the proceeds.
At 9:20 P.M. The Council of Fashion Designers ot America will
present a fashion show, featuring the Fall line of prominent American
designers. The entire show will be filmed for TV use on the east side
of the Plaza at the Federal Pavilion.
At the Florida Pavilion in the Lake Area, the Fort
Pierce H.s. Band will play at 7 P.M., and the Boca Ciega Chorus will
sing at 8 P.M. The Guilford, Conn. H.s. Band will play at the Tiparillo
Band Pavilion at 2:30 P.M.
There will be a meeting of the POAU, Americans United for Separa-
tion of Church and State, at the Protestant and Orthodox Center's Church
at 2:30P.M. "Runaway Bus," a motion picture which deals with the
subject of public aid for parochial school buses will be shown.
Gene Krupa continues his engagement at Bourbon Street's Jazzland
nightly from 7 P.M. to 2 A.M.
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NEW JOHJ{ 1964-196'5 WORLD'S FAIR NEWSLETTER NO. 41
Formal Opening of Pavilion of Fine Arts,
Lost Child Center at Fa1r
Atomedic Hospital Opening
Cincinnati Honors Mr. Moses
Wallet Recovered at the Fair
Father's Day at Fair
Calf Born at Fair
Happy Reunion
Snowballs on New Hampshire Day ,.
Nevada Day
Minnesota Day,,,,
New Jersey Day,,,,
Wisconsin State Day ,.
Kansas State Day,,,,
Mormon Pavilion Highlights
Sports Review
Minister of India Visit
500 Spanish Tourists Visit
Mr, Stokowsky Re-visits
Spanish Pavilion Has Jewels on Display
Japan Day Celebrations
Prime Minister of Jordan Visits Fair,,,,
American-Israel Pavilion Has Special Service
Chattanooga Boys Choir Performs
UNIVAC Solves Problems At Better L1v1ng Center.,,.
Byelorussia Nationality Day.,,,
"World's Fair Suite" Presented to Mr. Constable
Czechoslovak Nationality Day
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The Pavilion of Fine Arts, showing the works of 250 living
American artists, opened at the World's Fair last week. The exhibition.
under the sponsorship or the Long Island Arts Center; is unique in that
the selections were made by a jury consisting entirely of artists. Fair
President Robert Moses, in greeting the press, emphasized that the Fair
has not and will not take a preferential stand where art and arohitec
ture are concerned. In those areas, "the field is free," Mr. Moses
said.
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A tour of the Lost Child Center at the World's Fair showed
contented children at play waiting patiently for their parents to claim
them. The tour also provided some interesting statistics.
Since the Fair opened on April 22nd, a total or 2
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411 children had
been lost at the Fair, with boys outnumbering girls by a 3 to 2 ratio.
Boys in the 10 .. 12 age bracket were the most frequent "guests" of the
Center and the youngest, six.
children on a given day is 102.
woman force of 25.
The record figure for the number of lost
The center is operated by a police-
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A 30-bed Atomed1c Hospital that will serve the Fair's millions of
visitors was dedicated this past week.
Round in shape and windowless and built primarily of light-weight
aluminum panels, the hospital incorporates the latest scientific and
medical electronics and techniques. This type hospital will make for
the best in emergency medical care.
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The Mayor of Cincinnati sent a Gold Key to the City to Fair
President Robert Moses last week. The key was presented by four pretty
teenagers who won the trip to the World's Fair as essay winners. They
included: Shelby Jackson, Robin Vanzytoeld, Debbie Crokkett and
Jeannie Brown. The essay contest was sponsored by the Celanese Corp.
of America.
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Last week Mrs. Thomas Bratter of New York visited the World's Fair
and it turned out to be a costly day. She had left her wallet contain
tng $50 in a telephone booth at the Fair. Mrs. Bratter chalked the loss
up to carelessness, but the next day she received a phone call from
H, J. Ely, from West Hartford, Conn. who advised her that the missing
wallet has been found and was being returned by registered mail. A
reward was declined.
Fair President Robert Moses called the incident "good news" and
hailed it as a tribute to New York City and the Fair.
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Father's Day at the World's Fair was a real treat for Daddy with
the gates to some of the Fair's main attractions thrown open to him
when accompanied by children.
Six attractions in the Amusement Area staged
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0pen House" t'or
rather, the House of' Good Taste permitted free tours and the Clairol
eXhibit, where men are usually barred, welcomed visiting fathers.
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Surely, this marks the biggest audience ever to see a calf' born,"
said Herdsman Paul Peterson as Sally, the 1350-pound Treasure State
Hereford, gave birth to a whopping 65-pound bull calf, June 23, at
4zl0 P.M. at the Montana Pavilion. Almost 100 city folks crowded the
corral as 7-year-old Sally gave birth to her sixth calf named "Golden
Nugget" during official "christening" services the following day by
Gen. William E. Potter, Fair's EXecutive Vice President. It marked the
first birth at the World's Fair.
Sally and her baby bull calf already had their first visitors.
Bordens famous "Elsie" called at the Montana Pavilion's corral to pay
her respects. sue Vankovich of Logan, West Virginia and
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Living", placed a garland or blaclc-eyed Susana over the head ot Golden
N u ~ 3 e t during the "visiting ceremonies".
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A happy reunion was recorded at the World's Fair when Angelo
D'Addarrio, a 58-year old Genoa, Italy railway worker came to the Fair
to meet his older brother, Tuillio, 75. of Upper Greenwood Lake, N. J.
whom he hasn't seen since he was three years old.
The meeting was arranged when Antero D
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Addarrio, 63, of Parlts1de
Avenue, Miller Place, L, I. visited Genoa three years ago. He promised
he'd make arrangements for his brother to come to America when the
World's Fair opened. He did and the meeting will long be remembered
both in Italy and in America by two very happy brothers.
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It was December in June as New Hampshire Day was celebrated at the
World's Fair with Governor John w. King participating in a snowball
fight which highlighted the day's ceremonies.
The snow was carted in special containers from the summit of
Mt. Washington for the occasion, snowball tossers included Gov.
King, a Democrat; Thomas J. Mc!ntyre., u. s. Senator from New Hampshire
also a Democrat, and James c. Cleveland, u. s. Representative from
New Hampshire, a Republican. The snow fight was xefereed by Liz
Emerson, Miss New Hampshire of 1964.
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A hands-across-the-sea gesture was an unscheduled event at
ceremonies marking Nevada State Day at the World's Fair.
Nevada Governor Grant Sawyer was surprised when Mrs. Mary H.
Harris, former Mayoress of Swansea, South Wales, presented him with an
18-:nch doll, dressed in Welsh clothes, on behalf of the Lady
Liquor Bartenders in Wales. Mrs. Harris, on a visit to the
Fair with two friends from Wales., said she decided to present the doll
at the first big function they attended,
r.Iore than 150 Nevadians flew here for the observance of the day
which also marked Nevada's entry into the Union as the 36th State 100
years ago.
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A stirring and thrilling day
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Governor
ot Minnesota, summed up
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Minnesota State Day" recently at the World's
Fair. And it certainly was a pronounced musical euccess
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too, as tour
native banda and a men's chorus a total of 326 individual musicians
and singers provided a baclcground that gave the "Fair a festive
atmosphere typical of what we have at our world-famous st. Paul Winter
Carnival and Minneapolis Aquatennia
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New Jersey Governor Richard J. Hughes out a 300pound birthday
cake as other dignitaries joined wtth him in celebrating his state's
300th birthday at the World's Fair.
Gen. William E, Potter, Fair Executive Vice President, presented
Gov. Hughes with a Fair silver medallion and an official Fair proolama
tion of New Jersey Tercentenary Day. Taking part in the ceremonies at
the New Jersey Pavilion was Robert F. Wagner, Mayor or New York City,
which is also observing the 300th anniversary of its founding,
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The presentation of a magnificent desk set to Fair President
Robert Moses was one of the highlights in the observance of Wisconsin
State Day at the F a i r ~
Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Jack B. Olson presented Mr, Moses
with the set, a gift of the State from the Parker Pen Company of
Janesville, Wis. The onyx base of the pen and pencil set featured a
model or the Unisphere, the symbol or the F a i r ~ and silver tablets
engraved with every major accomplishment of Mr. Moses' in his long
career as a public servant. At ceremonies in the Wisconsin Pav1lion
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Mr. Olson emphasized that the exhibit had been financed by private
investors at no cost to the taxpayers or the state.
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"We are moe t pleased to be part or this great Kansas State Day
dedication at the New Yorlc World's Fair, for we are proud of our native
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state and its close relationships with all organizations, states and
countries represented here," said Gov. John Anderson Jr. before a huge
turnout at the Federal Pavilion last week.
Accompanied by forty of the state's top businessmen, the Governor
dedicated a World's Fair "State of' Kansas" subway car, using grains of
wheat instead of the usual champagne bottle breaking. He pointed out
that the underframea on the Transit Authority subway oars serving the
Fair are manufactured in Atchinson, Kansas. Some 4oo,ooo Fairgoers are
expected to use this "Sunflower" car before the Fair ends its 1965
season.
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It was a banner week for the Mormon Pavilion at the World's Fair.
Ray L. Broadwell of Anderson, South Carolina
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was greeted by pavilion
director, Bernard P. Brockbank as the millionth visitor to the Mormon
Temple replica on Flushing MeadowR. Mr. Broadwell was presented with
8 gold-embossed copy of the Book of Mormon.
Later in the week, the Singing Mothers of the Mormon Church, 8
combined 300-voice chorus, was warmly received by Fairgoera in four
singing concerts in two days at the Fair pavilion. It was the largest
Singing l1others chorus ever to perform in the east,
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The National A,A,U. free style (catch-as-catch-can) and Greco-
Homan (all holds barred below the waist) championships that ran five
days at the admission-free Singer Bowl highlighted the heavy sports
calendar at the Fair last week. A field of 200 competed, The eight
winners and runners-up in each class qualified for the Olympic tryouts
also scheduled for Singer Bowl, Aug. 24-28,
The return of the free-style team championship to the East after
three years, with the NYAC dethroning the San Francisco Olympic Club,
and the winning of a title for the fourth successive year by Dan Brand
in the 213.5 free-style class, featured the championships.
The Detroit Tigers and the Pittsburgh Pirates had their "innings"
at the F a i r ~ too, visiting the sights and signing autographs. Another
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baseball figure, Bobby Thomson, whose home run off Dodger pitcher Ralph
Branca gave the Giants the 1951 National League Crown, was the Sports
Host at the Schaefer Center.
National and Olympic champions from the Garden State, headed by
Dick Button, Horace Ashenfelter and Andy Stanfield, headlined the
National A.A.U. Day program at the New Jersey Tercentenary
The v1eit of ten members of the PREP ALL-AMERICAN BASKETBALL TEAM also
marked the heavy sports program at the Fair.
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His Excellency Manubahi Shah, Minister of Internal Trade of the
Government of India, spent two busy days touring the World's Fair,
placing emphasis on the Industrial and Transportation Areas. Accompany-
ing the Minister were Consul Autar Sethi, and P. K. Panikkar, Commis-
sioner General ot the Pavilion or India,
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The largest single group of Europeans to visit the New York
World's Fair to date, 500 Spanish tourists, arrived in New York
reoently aboard the Spanish liner Monte Umbe and were greeted with a
dockside fiesta performed by Spanish dancers appearing regularly at
the Fair's Pavilion of Spain. The contingent were then escorted to
Spain's pavilion at the Fair.
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Mr. Leopold Stokowsky paid another visit to the Indonesian
Pavilion this past week. He enjoyed the music and the performance
after which he spent some time at the EXhibition Hall. He was
particularly interested in the silvercraft demonstration from Kendar1
(South Celebes).
Another distinguished guest visiting the Indonesian Pavilion was
the well known singer, Anna Marta Alberghett1.
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A $2 million jewel collection, owned by the owen Cheatham Founda
tion and assembled by Salvador Dal1, went on permanent display at the
Spanish Pavilion at the World's Fair last week. Beneficiaries of the
exhibit will be the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Associa-
tion and the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation or New
York University Medical Center. ~ 1 e y will share equally all admission
proceeds, one dollar for adults, 50 cents for children. Fair President
Robert Moses in an opening ceremony address hailed the Spanish Pavilion
as "one or the moat appreciated contributions in the international
f'ield.
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Japan Day at the World's Fair extended for three days following
festivities which started Saturday, June 27, with a traditional "bon"
or folk dance at the Tiparillo Band Pavilion.
More than 200 performers wearing uyukata" (summer kimonos) danced
around a "Yagura", a Japanese castle turret 20 feet high. The ceremony
was concluded with more dancing at the Solar Fountain in front ot the
House of Japan.
The "bon" dance is performed throughout Japan eveey year at this
time, culminating a week's observance or prayer and memorial service.
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There was no time out for lunoh for Jordanian Prime Minister
Shariff Hussein Ben Nasser on his whirlwind visit to the World's Fair.
But even if his busy schedule had permitted a stop for food he wouldnt
have been interested, because he was on a diet.
The Prime Minister praised the Fair and said he was "impressed" by
the Exhibit of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. On his first visit to
the United States, he came to the Fair from Washington where he con-
ferred with Secretary of state Dean Rusk.
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The American-Israel Pavilion is sponsoring a unique service to
citizens between the ages of 65 and 90 planning a visit to the World's
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F a t ~ . Their starr provides to groups of these elderly people, bus
transportation from New York City to the Fair, and return plus a guided
t o u ~ or those pavilions having escalators, elevators, or easy access.
The cost or $4.oo per person does not include admission nor food.
According to Zechariahu Sitchin, president or the American-Israel
Pavilion, the service was devised to enable many older people to visit
the Fair who might otherwise not have the opportunity; or who might not
wish to burden younger relatives and friends; or who cannot wait in
line for long periods or time nor cope with jostling crowds and active
youngsters.
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Members of the Chattanooga Boys Choir, moat or whom had never been
away from home before, may have been beoazzled by the sights of the
World's Fair but they were not overawed when they gave a concert at the
Fair last week. In the audience lending moral support and leading the
applause were at least 50 Chattanoogans, including Mayor Ralph Kelly,
City Commissioner Chunk Bender and some of the boys parents. The
youngsters, ranging in age from 7 to 13, gave a total or three perform-
ances at the Fair and another three in New York City.
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If you have any problems, solve them the easy way -- by computer -
at the Better Living Information Center operated by Data Patterns, Inc.,
at the World's Fair.
All you have to do is fill out a simple card for your Personal
Better Living Report, with a choice or 10 questions under the categories
or security, health, food, leisure, home and fashion. The questions,
checked on any three or the six general subjects, are fed into a UNIVAC
490 computer and presto, in 50 seconds, you receive a 700-word printed
answer to your problems.
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The Byelorussia Nationality Day Folk Festival at the World's Fair
Pavilion presented two and a half hours of continuous entertainment
which presented the preservation and culture or the native customs of
Byelorussia.
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The program included two choirs from South River, N. J.; a female
ensemble; a male and female choir which performed various Byelorussian
songs; groups ot dancers from New York, Cleveland and Canada performing
eight dances in native costumes. All songs were in the native tongue.
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Stuart Constable, Fair Vice President, Operations, was presented
with the first official RCA Victor recording of Ferde Grofe's "World's
Fair Suite" by Roger Hall, Vice President of' RCA Recording Division,
marking the beginning of' the album's sale to the public.
The Suite, conducted by Paul Lavalle and played by The World's
Fair Symphony Orchestra, is divided into f'ive parts: Untsphere,
International, Fun at the Fair, Pavilions of' Industry and National.
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More than 5,000 Americans of' Czech and Slovatr descent observed
Czechoslovak Nationality Day tn a colorful ceremony at the Singer Bowl
ot the World's Fair last week.
A receptive, flag-waving audience greeted with enthusiasm perform-
ances by a number of' folk dancers groups, glee clubs and calisthenic
drill teams.
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ROBERT MOSES
PRESIDENT
June 29, 1964
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, June 29 -- The New York World's Fair
19641965 Corporation will prepay on August 1, 1964, twenty-five per
cent of its outstanding $29,829,000 Six Per Cent Promissory Notes, it
was announced today (Monday, June 29) by George Moore, Chairman of the
Finance Committee. Prepayment will be made without premium upon pre-
sentation or each note at the Chase Manhattan Bank, Corporate Agency
Department, 80 Pine Street, New York, N, Y,, 10015.
The early repayment, in the amount of $7,457,250, is in keeping
with Fair President Moses' repeated assurances that the Fair will pay
off its obligations in full, In making the announcement, Mr. Moore
reaffirmed that the remaining seventy-five per cent of Promissory
Notes will be repaid before the end of 1964, although the notes are
not due until August 1, 1966.
The ability to make this partial prepayment two years in advance
of the due date is attributed by Mr. Moore to the tremendous advance
sale of admission tickets, Revenues from the increasing daily attend-
ance, exhibitors rentals, concessionaires, licensees, and parking
support the forecast that full repayment will be made this year.
ATTACHED:
Copy of Official Notice
NOTICE OF PARTIAL PREPAYMENT OF
~ G PROMISSORY NOTES
DUE AUGUST 1
1
1966
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that New York World's Fair 1964-1965
Corporation will prepay without premium on August 1, 1964 $7,457
1
250
of the aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 6% Promissory
Notes, due August 1, 1966, issued pursuant to the Subscription Agree-
ment dated as or December 1
1
1960, as amended, between the Corporation,
the Chase Manhattan Bank, as Agent, and all subscribers to said Notes.
Such prepayment will be made by paying 25% of the principal
amount of each such Note upon presentation thereof at the principal
office of The Chase Manhattan Bank in the Borough of Manhattan, the
City and State of New York, for appropriate notation. Notes should
be presented at The Chase Manhattan Bank, Corporate Agency Department,
80 Pine Street, New York, New York 10015.
On said prepayment date the principal amount to be prepaid on
such Notes will become due and payable together with interest accrued
and unpaid to said prepayment date on said principal amount, and from
and after said prepayment date interest on the principal amount then
due and payable on such Notes shall cease to accrue.
August 1, 1964 is also a regular interest payment date on such
Notes.
Dated June 30, 1964
CORPORATION
by
Erwin Witt
Comptroller
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June 30, 1964
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR, July 1---The emergence of a highly
sophisticated; electronically controlled parking operation at the New
York World's Fair was revealed today with the announcement by Stuart
Constable, vice-president in charge of operations for the Fair, that
the l,OOO,OOOth oar had been clocked into one of the Fair's f ~ r
parking lots
With thousands of travelers from all over the country arrivin
by private automobile at the Fair daily, the orderly handling of
traffic and parking, though carefully planned long before the Fair
opened, has since undergone many refinements.
The four parking facilities have a capacity ot more than
20,000 oars. A new guidance system greets the traveler long before he
reaches the Fairgrounds. Fifteen electronically controlled opange and
blue signs with green bulb arrows reach aut for five miles in all direo
tions to help the visitor. The signs are operated by the Queens Traff1
Control Department in Long Island City under the direction of the
World's Fair parking supervisor who coordinates up-to-the-minute in-
formation from New York City police and traffic bureaus with reports
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At each or the four lots observers with binoculars perched
on 20-foot high towers watch the flow of cars into their areas and
keep 1n constant touch by mobile radio with the supervisor so that
there is an orderly feed-in into each parking section.
On a normal day with Fair attendance between 200,000 and
250,000, more than 15,000 cars can be expected to enter its parking
facilities, which are operated for the Fair by Pinkerton's National
Detective Agency,
Parking facilities received a major test Friday, May 29,
the opening of the Memorial Day weekend, when 22,153 cars were checked
in and ~ t between 8:30 a.m. and 2 a.m. the following day.
In anticipation, however, or greater crowds and a possible
day when all lots may be filled, arrangements have been made to divert
the overflow to a 1500-car parking area recently completed at the
Marina on Flushing Bay, west of the Fairgrounds. The Marina is just
off Grand Central Parkway at its intersection with Northern Boulevard
and Whitestone Parkway.
Maximum rate for the day at the Marina lot, though not under
Fair Corporation management, will be the same $1.50 charged at Fair
lots.
With the added capacity of the Marina area, World's Fair
parking authorities are confident that the number of cars used by a
potential of 300,000 to 400,000 visitors can be handled efficiently.
Tihe four parking areas run by the Fair with suggestions as
to how they may best be used by visitors follow:
1. The 9,000-car Flushing lot off t-lhitestone Parkway,
north of the Fairgrounds, is recommended as most accessible for traffic
coming from Upstate New York and New England over the Bronx-Whitestone
and Throgs Neck bridges.
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2. The 2,300-car Lawrence Street area, east or the Pair,
is recommended for visitors coming from eastern Long Island via
Northern Boulevard.
3. . The 5,300-car East MeadOK lot is entered from the Van
Wyok Expressway extension,
4. The 3,500-car West Meadow lot adjoins Orand Central
Parkway.
Free bus service to and from the Fairground sates is
available at the two Meadow lots and the Flushing area. All sections
or the smaller Lawrence Street lot are close enough to the gate so
that bus transportation is unnecessary.
Care entering the lots move swiftly. At the Flushing area,
tor example, up to 1,200 care an hour move easily through the gates.
The two Meadow Lake lots can accommodate 2.000 cars an h ~ r .
The parking areas are carefully patrolled by World
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s Fair
police, and tower guards keep a vigil tor prowlers. As an added pre-
caution, motorists should lock their cars and make sure windows are
closed before leaving to enjoy the day at the Fair.
In addition to the parking of private cars, the Fair operates
one of the world's largest bus terminals and parking rac111ties. More
than 500 buses a day use two specially reserved areas for this mode of
transportation.
A starr of 400 men, including toll collectors, parking
attendants, police, traffic and communications experts are required to
handle the overall operation.
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