World's Fair Corporation: Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 4

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Folder# 640
World's Fair
Corporation:
Executive Committee
Meeting Minutes (3)
Jul ,1963- Dec ,1963
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF

JULY 15, 1963
A meeting of the Ex:ecutive Committee of New York World's Fair
1964-1965 Corporation was held at the Administration Building, Flushing
Meadow Park, Monday, July 15, 1963 at 9:30 A. M.
Present: Thomas J. Deegan, Jr., Chairman
Robert Moses
being a quorum.
Edward F. Cavanagh, Jr.
LouR. Crandall
James J'. Delaney
Bernard F. Gimbel
Arthur H. Motley
Richard C. Patterson, Jr.
Charles Poletti
William E. Potter
Charles F. Preusse
Samuel I. Rosenman
George E. Spargo
Also present for all or part of the meeting were:
John V. Thornton
Martin Stone
Stuart Constable
William Denny
W. Earle Andrews
Arthur S. Hodgkiss
William Berns
Thomas J. Daegan, Jr. , Chairman, presided. Ernestine R. Haig
acted as Sec:-etary.
AGENDA ITEM 1. Approval of minutes of Executive
Committee Meeting.- June 7, 1963
This item was laid over since all the members
had not had an opportunity to read the minutes prior to the meeting.
AGENDA ITEM 2. Financial status
a. Financial report
There was submitted to the meeting a summary
of receipts and disbursements from August 18, 1959 to June 30, 1963
showing among other things cash on hand and accounts payable.
Mr. Spargo suggested that the Fair's consulting
engineers make every effort to complete various joint City-Fair contrc..cts
which are 90% finished and thereby get back the remainder of Fair Corr-
oration's deposits on the contracts .
.Q. Status of Fair financing
Mr. Spargo stated that the Pinance CommittPe
is preparing the machinery for the short term banK borrowing, as and

when required, in lieu of selling the approximate $10, 000, 000 balance of
the long term $40, 000,000 Note Issue, as authorizeo at the Executive Com-
mittee meeting of June 7, 1963. Mr. Spargo further stated that, as soon
as the required approval of present noteholders is received, a substantial
temporary bank credit w!.ll be established to be drawn against as needed.
Report - Advance Ticket Sales
Mr. Deegan reported on the ticket sales to date.
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1. Gift packages
A letter to the Fair Corporation, dated
June 21, 1963 from Thomas J. Deegan Company, Inc., public relations
consultants to the Fair Corporation, and a related memorandum from the
Comptroller of the Fair Corporation, dated June 24, 1963, were pre-
sented to the meeting outlining a program for a $10.10 gift package de-
veloped by Time, Inc., licensee for the official guide book of the Fair,
consisting of a guide book and admission tickets.
The documents submitted showed that tile
guide book, with a list price of $1. 00, will sell for in the package.
The World's Fair tickets in the package, with a list price of $14.00, will
sell for $9. 45.
Time, Inc. will bear all expenses of promoting
the package. It will also provide the gift package envelopes and any lit-
erature that may be required. The Fair Corporation will pay the ex-
pense of assembling and mailing the packages.
The payment to the Fair Corporation, rmde1
the license agreement for the official guide book, souvenir book, and
map, is 50% of Time, Inc.'s net profits from those projects, subject to
the payment by the Fair Corporation of the usual fee to Media Enter-
prises, Inc., the Fair Corporation's licensing agent.
Mr. Deegan strongly endorsed the program
as a means of selllr:g and developing important promotional values.
He asked that the minutes show that Thomas J. Deegan Company, Inc.,
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as the members of the Executive Committee know, is public relations
consultant to Time, Inc., as well as to the Fair Corporation, and that
Thomas J. Deegan Company, Inc. is not receiving any fee for its work
on the ticket sale program for the Fair Corporation and is only being
reimbursed for its actual expenses.
Mter discussion, on motion duly made and
seconded, the program was approved, Mr. Spargo voting no
.Q. Staff increases
There waJ?> submitted to the meeting a memo-
randum from the President to the EXecutive Committee, dated July 1,
1963, listing staff increases, effective July 1, 1963.
~ Addition to staff
There waJ?> submitted to the meeting a memo-
randum from the President to the members of the Executive Committee,
dated June 28, 1963, reporting the addition to the staff of Alfred R.
Rochester as EXhibits Expediter on the terms set forth in a letter dated
July 2, 1963 from the Executive Vice President to Mr. Rochester, a copy
of which letter was also submitted to the meeting.
AGENDA ITEM 3. Industrial Section
~ Ratification of executed agreements
and letters
Mr. Stone, Director of the Industrial Section,
stated that the following agreements and letters had been executed:
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1. The F & M Schaefer Brewing Co.
Amendment #1
2. Argus Photo Fun Land, Inc.
Letter re initial rental payment
3. Intercontinental Cuisine, Inc.
Letter of Termination
4. Graphic Arts Exhibit Building, Inc.
Letter of Termination-Lot 6, Block 8
After discussion, on motion duly made and
seconded, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the execution of Amendment
No. 1, dated May 13, 1963, to the agreement of lease
between the Fair Corporation and the F. & M. Schaefer
Brewing Co., a copy of which was submitted to this
meeting, is ratified and approved;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the letter agreement,
dated May 27, 1963, relative to the initial rental payment
under the lease agreement between the Fair Corporation and
Argus Photo Fun Land, Inc., a copy of which was submitted
to this meeting, is ratified and approved;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the letter of
dated May 15, 1963, covering lease agreements dated
January 31, 1963 and February 21, 1963, between the Fair
Corporation and Intercontinental Cuisine, Inc., a copy of
which was submitted to this meeting, is ratified and approved;
and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the letter of termination,
dated May 2, 1963, covering the lease agreement dated
January 15, 1962, between the Fair Corporation and Graphic
Arts Exhibit Building, Inc., covering Lot 6, Block 8, a copy
of which was submitted to this meeting, is ratified and
approved.
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.Q. Status report
There waf3 submitted to the meeting a memo-
randum from Mr. Stone to the President, dated July 8, 1963, showing
leases signed to date and others in negotiation. Mr. Stone reported
orally on developments subsequent to his memorandum.
1. Pan American Highway
Mr. Stone reported on his negotiations for
the development of a Pan American Highway .EKhibit and a Pan American
park.
AGENDA ITEM 4. Transportation Section
~ Authorization requested
1. Socony Mobil Oil Company
There was submitted to the meeting a memo-
randum from Guy F. Tozzoli to the President, dated July 3, 1963 re-
questing authority to negotiate and execute a lease with Socony Mobil Oil
Company for an exhibit.
RESOLVED, that the President is authorized
and directed to arrange for the execution of an agreement
of lease between the Fair Corporation and Socony Mobil
Oil Company, in general accordance with the memorandum
from Guy F. Tozzoli to the President, dated July 3, 1963,
a copy of which was submitted to this meeting, with such
additions or modifications as may be approved as to
substance by the President and as to form by Counsel.
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:Q. Status report
There was submitted to tile meeting a memo-
randurn from Guy F. Tozzoli to tile President, dated July 2, 1963, list-
ing leases signed in the Transportation Section and others in negotiation.
1. Hall of Science
Mr. Preusse stated that a contract was
awarded by the City Department of Public Works to W. J. Barney Corp-
oration on June 24th for excavation, piles and foundations, and that on
June 27th the Board of Estimate approved a supplemental contract with
the same company for the fabrication of the precast concrete walls, glass
panels and a passenger elevator. Estimates for the balance of tile super-
structure, including the terrace floor, are now being prepared.
AGENDA ITEM 5. International Section
.2: Ratification of executed agree-
ments and letters
Gov. Poletti, Vice President-International
Affairs and Exhibits, stated that the following agreements and letters
had beenexecuted:
1. 1964 Corporation (Israel)
2. Sermons from Science Christian
Life Convention
3. Committee for Christian Science
Activities-Amendment No. 2
4. Pedro Abelardo Delgado
(Centralamerica Pavilion)
Amendment No. 1
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(can't )
5. German Pavilion, Inc.
Surrender Agreement
6. Argentine Republic
7. United States of Brazil
RESOLVED, that the execution of the agree-
ment of participation between the Fair Corporation
and 1964 Corporation (Israel), dated July 8, 1963,
a copy of which was submitted to this meeting, is
ratified and approved;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the execution of
the agreement of participation between the Fair Corp-
oration and Sermons from Science Christian Life Con-
vention, dated July 15, 1963, a copy of which was
submitted to this meeting, is ratified and approved;
Amendment No. 2, dated July 12, 1963, to the agree-
and the Committee for Christian Science Activities,
FUR.THER RESOLVED, that the execution of
Amendment No. 1, dated June 20, 1963, to the
agreement of participation between the Fair Corpora-
tion and Pedro Abelardo Delgado (Central america
Pavilion), a copy of which was submitted to this meet-
ing, is ratified and approved;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the execution of the
Surrender Agreement, dated May 6, 1963, relating to
the agreement of participation between the Fair Corp-
oration and German Pavilion, Tnc., dated January 12,
1963, a copy of which was submitted to this meeting, is
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termination, dated May 23, 1963, relating to the agree-
ment of participation, dated September 28, 1962, be-
tween the Fair Corporation and the Argentine Republic,
ratified and approved; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the letter of term-
ination, dated May 27, 1963, relating to the agreement
of participation, dated August 21, 1962, between the
Fair Corporation and United States of Brazil, a copy of
which was submitted to this meeting, is ratified and ap-
proved.
. Status report
randum from the Vice President-International Affairs and Exhibits, to
the President, dated July 8, 1963, setting forth the status of agreements
signed in the International Section and others in negotiation. Gov. Poletti
reported orally on developments subsequent to his memorandum.
AGENDA IT EM 6. United States Pavilion
Gen. Potter reported on progress in the con-
struction of the United States Pavilion.
AGENDA ITEM 7. State Area
~ Status report
randmn from the EXecutive Vice President to the President, dated
July 8, 1963, showing those states which have executed agreements of
participation and the status of others in negotiation. Gen. Potter re-
ported orally on developments subsequent to his memorandwn.
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A discussion followed on plans for the
ffiinois EKhibit, possibly including the Disney-Lincoln show. In the course
of the discussion it appeared that Sears Roebuck and Company might also
possibly be interested in an exhibit of this character. Accordingly a
Committee was appointed, consisting of Messrs. Gimbel, Crandall and
Motley to explore the matter with Sears Roebuck, if it appears appropriate
after the results of Gen. Potter's meeting with the nlinois Fair Com-
mission on July 17th are !mown.
AGENDA ITEM 8. Concessions and Operations
Mr. Constable stated the following agreements
had been executed:
1. United States Olympic Committee
(Olympic tryouts)
2. General Indicator Corporation
(Electronic bulletin boards)
3. Post Office-Agreement to lease
Modification
(Air conditioning and related items)
4. Continental Circus, Inc.
Amendment No. 2
(Realignment of boundaries)
5. Maroda Enterprises, Inc.
Amendment No. 1
(Increasing horsepower)
6. American Machine & Foundry Co.
(Monorail) - Modification
7. Equipment for Fairs, Inc.
(Child strollers and Wheelchairs)
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8. The Chun King Corporation
Amendment No. 1
(Additional space)
9. Greyhound at the Worlq
1
s Fair, Inc.
Rider Agreement No. 6
(Monorail)
10. Masonic Brotherhood Foundation, Inc.
(Exhibit)
RESOLVED, that the execution of the agreement,
dated June 24, 1963, between the United States Olympic
Committee, The City of New York and the Fair Corporation,
a copy of which was submHted to this meeting, is ratified
and approved;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the execution of agree-
ments, dated June 3 and June 4, 1963, between the Fair
Corporation and General Ir.dicator Corporation, copies of
which were submitted to this meeting, is ratified and ap-
proved;
modification, dated June 12, 1963, to the agreement to
lease between the Fair Corporation and the United States
Government, a copy of which was submitted to this meet-
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the execution of Amend-
ment No. 2, dated June 27, 1963, to the agreement of lease
between the Fair Corporation and Continental Circus, Inc. ,
a copy of which was submitted to this meeting, is ratified
and approved;
ment No. 1, dated June 6, 1963, to the agreement of lease
between the Fair Corporation and Maroda Enterprises, Inc.,
a copy of which was submitted to this meeting, is ratified
and approved;
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modification, dated June 28, 1963 to the agreement of lease
between the Fair Corporation and American Machine &
Foundry Co., a copy of which was submitted to this meet-
agreement of lease, dated July 12, 1963, between the Fair
Corporation and Equipment for Fairs, Inc., originally known
as Alia Equipment Leasing, Inc., a copy of which was sub-
mitted to this meeting, is ratified and approved;
ment No. 1, dated J'Wle 12, 1963, to the agreement of lease
between the Fair Corporation and The Chun King Corpora-
tion, a copy of which was submitted to this meeting, is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the execution of Rider
No. 6, dated J'Wle 20, 1963, to the agreement of lease be-
tween the Fair Corporation and Greyhound at the World's
Fair, Inc., a copy of which was submitted to this meeting,
is ratified and approved; and
FUR.THER RESOLVED, that the execution of the
agreement of participation, dated July 10, 1963, between
the Fair Corporation and Masonic Brotherhood Foundation,
Inc., a copy of which was submitted to this meeting, is
ratified and approved.
. Authorization requested
1. Tot-Towns Child Care Center
2. Tel-0-Tronic Industries, Inc.
randum from the Vice President-Operations to the President, dated July 5,
1963, requesting authority to negotiate and execute an agreement with Frank
Blair and Sam and Linda Goodman for Tot-Towns on the Fair site.
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There was also submitted to the meeting a
memorandum from the Vice President-Operations to the President, dated
J"uly 5, 1963, requesting authority to negotiate and execute an agreement
with Tel-0-Tronic Industries, Inc. for the installation of "Automatic
Merchants" in comfort stations on the Fair site.
RESOLVED, that the President is authorized and
directed to arrange for the negotiation and execution
of an agreement of lease between the Fair Corporation
and Frank Blair and Sam and Linda Goodman, or such
corporation as they may form for the purpose, for Tot
Towns-Child Care Centers at the Fair, in general ac-
cordance with the memorandum from the Vice-President-
Operations to the President, dated July 5, 1963, a copy of which
was submitted to this meeting, with such additions or mod-
ifications as may be approved as to substance by the President
and as to form by Counsel; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President is authorized
and directed to arrange for the negotiation and execution of
an agreement of lease between the Fair Corporation and Tel-
0-Tronic Industries, Inc., for the installation of Automatic
Merchants in comfort stations on the Fair site, in general
accordance with the memorandum from the Vice President-
Operations to the President, dated July 5, 1963, a copy of
which was submitted to this meeting, with such additions or
modifications as may be approved as to substance by the
President and as to form by Counsel
. Status report
There was submitted to the meeting mem-
oranda from the Vice President-Operations to the President, dated
July 3 and July 5, 1963, setting forth the status of concessions and
licenses in negotiation, exclusive of the Lake Area, and the status of
other matters within the jurisdiction of the Operations Division.
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_.Appointment of Special Policemen
Mr. Constable stated that the appointment of
the following persons as special policemen had been recommended by
Pinkerton's National Detective Agency, Inc. in its letters dated June 11,
June 18 and July 5, 1963, and they had been so appointed by the Director
of Maintenance and Security pursuant to authority granted to the Director
under a resolution of the Executive Committee at its meeting of March 16,
1961:
Thomas J. Lavin
Alfred B. Novak
Edward W. Jones, Jr.
Francis E. Kolakowski
Louis Mofson
August Peano, Jr.
Henry T. Knittel, Jr.
Timothy E. Nobel
John P. Broderick
D:mald F. Novotny
Woodrow Falkenberry
George J. Loti to
William J. Mannion
Francis L. Hillick
Frederick D. Wilson
On motion duly made and seconded, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Fair Corporation, pursuant
to Chapter 428, Par. 2(f) of New York Laws of 1960 and
Section 23 of the Membership Corporations Law of New
York, confirms the appointment of the above named persons
as special policemen for the policing of the area occupied
by the Fair, as recommended by Pinkerton's National De-
tective Agency, Inc. in its letters dated June 11, June 18
and July 5, 1963, copies of which have been submitted to
this meeting; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President be and
he is authorized to take any action on behalf of the Corp-
oration which may be required to make these appointments
effective.
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AGENDA ITEM 9. Lake Amusement Area
S: Authorization requested
'There were submitted to the meeting four
memoranda from Samuel I. Rosenman to the President, all dated July 3,
1963, requesting authority to negotiate and execute agreements of lease
as follows:
1. Louis and Manuel Walter
(Puppet Show)
2. Gerard Vande Vel de
(Scooter Ride)
3. Jamuel Stein and McCall's Magazine
(Doll Palace)
4. Leroy Hodge, Kerry, Inc.
(Trout Stream and Outdoor
Archery Range)
RESOLVED, that the President is authorized and directed
to arrange for the negotiation and execution of an agreement of
lease between the Fair Corporation and Louis and Manuel Walter,
or such corporation as they may form for the purpose, for the
construction and operation of a children's puppet theatre in the
Lake Amusement area, in general accordance with the memo-
randum from Samuel I. Rosenman to the President, dated July 3,
1963, a copy of which was submitted tc this meeting, with such
additions or modifications as may be apprcved as to substance
by the President and as to form by Judge Rosenman;
FURTHER RE30L VED, that the PIesident is authorized
and directed to arrange for the r.agotiation and execution of an
agreement of lease between the Fair Corporation and Gerard
VandeVelde, cr such corporation as he may form for the purpose,
for a scooter ride i ~ the Luke Amusement area, in general ac-
cordance with the memorar.dum from Samuel I. Rosenman to the
President, dated Ji.Uy 3, 1963, a copy of which was submitted to
this meeting, with such additions or modifications as may be
approved as to substance by the President and as to form by
Judge Rosenman;
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President is auth-
orized and directed to arrange for the negotiation and ex-
ecution of a lease agreement between the Fair Corporation
and Samuel Stein and McCall's Magazine, or such corpora-
tion as may be formed for this purpose, for the cpnstruction
and operation of a Doll Palace in the Lake Amusement area,
in general accordance with the memorandum from Samuel
I. Rosenman to the President, dated July 3, 1963, a copy of
which was submitted to this meeting, with such additions
or modifications as may be approved as to substance by the
President and as to form by Judge Rosenman; and
FUR.THER RESOLVED, that the President is author-
ized and directed to arrange for the negotiation and ex-
ecution of a lease agreement between the Fair Corporation
and Kerry, Inc. for a recreation vacation centE:r in the Lake
Amusement area comprising a trout stream and outdoor
archery range, in general accordance with the memorandum
from Samuel I. Rosenman to the President: dated July 3,
1963, a copy of which was submitted :o this rr.eeting, with
such additions or modifications as may be approved as to
substance by the President and as to form by Judge Rosen-
man.
.Q. Status report
randum from Samuel I. Rosenman to the P:tesident, dated JUly 3, 1963,
setting forth the status of negotiations in tl1e Lake Amusement Area.
AGENDA ITEM 10. Fair Engineering and Construction
.::!: Authorization of contracts
There were submitted to the meeting a memo-
randum dated July 1, 1963 and two memoranda, dated July 8, 1963, from
the Chief Engineer to the President, requesting authority to arrange for
three contracts set forth in the memoranda.
Ju1.er discussion, on motion duly made and
seconded, it was Wlanimously
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RE30LVED, that the President is authorized ~ d
directed to take bids from pre-qualified bidders or other-
wise arrange for the following contracts:
1. Third phase expansion -high
tension system.
2. Decorative features IRT-LIRR
pedestrian overpass.
3. Engineering supervision -
fountains and lighting.
in general accordance with the memoranda frorr1 the
Chief Engineer to the President, <iated July 1 and
July 8, 1963, copies of which were submitted to this
meeting, and to execute agreements on such terms
and with such contractors as he deems in the best in-
terest of the Fair Corporation.
]2. Status report
randwn from the Chief Engineer to the President, dated July 8, 1963,
reporting the execttt:ion of the following contracts authorized by the Ex-
ecutive Committee at its meeting of April 22, 1963:
Amphitheatre Rehabilitation
D. Fortunato, Inc.
Unisphere- Flagpole-Tree
and other lighting
Hatzel & Buehler, Inc.
System Control Center (2nd stage)
Belmont Electric Co., Inc.
Flushing Airport Parldng Field
MacAsphalt Contracting Co., Inc.
World's Fair Assembly Arena
T. G. K. Construction Co., Inc.
Display Planting
Roman Landscape Contracting Co.
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There wa::; also submitted to the meeti.nq a
memorandum from the Chief Engineer to the President, dated July 8, 1963,
reporting on the status of the Fair's construction and design contracts.
A discussion followed on the landscapinq of
the Fair. It was the sense of the meeting that, in view of the time urgency
and the necessity of securing a contractor of considerable experience and
force, Gen. Potter should request Commissioner Morris to ask approval
of the Board of Estimate to award the City's clean-up landscaping contract
without public bidding and with pre-qualified bidders.
AGENDA ITEJ'vi 11. Expediting Construction
~ Status report
There wa::; submitted to the meeting a memo-
randum from William Denny, Construction Coordinator, to the President,
dated July 8, 1963, setting forth actions by exhibitors since the last meet-
ing of the Executive Committee. Mr. Denny reported orally on develop-
ments subsequent to his memorandum and stated that the total value of
exhibitor construction underway, as of this date, was $269, 000, 000.
AGENDA ITEJ'vi 12. Department of Parks
Engineering and Construction
_@:. Status report
r.::'here wa::; submitted to the meeting a memo-
randum from W. Earle Andrews, Enqineering Consultant, dated July 15,
1963, qiving a breakdown of the status of contracts let and to be let by
the Department of Parks.
Mr. Andrews supplemented his memorandum
witb an oral report on developments subsequent thereto.
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AGENDA ITEM 13. Arterial Program
a. Status report
randum from ArthurS. Hodgkiss, Consultant on the Arterial Program, to
the President, dated July 8, 1983, showing the status of arterial con-
struction contracts in the vicinity of the Fair.
Mr. Hodgkiss reported orally that the State
Superintendent of Public Works was preparing letters to contractors re-
lating to the overtime work necessary to assure completion of arterial
construction prior to the opening of the Fair.
AGENDA ITEM 14. Communications and
Public Relations
~ Status report
randum from the Vice President-Communications and Public Relations
to the President, dated July 8, 1963, outlining the program for pub-
llcizing the Fair.
AGENDA ITEM 15. Other business
:. Committee for Heavyweight
Championship - Shea Stadium
June 1984
randum from WilliamS. Adams, Jr. to the President, dated July 11,
1963, suggesting the Executive Committee authorize, on behalf of the
Fair Corporation, a Committee to look into the possibility of holding a
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bout for the heavyweight championship of the world at Shea Stadium in
June 1964. T h ~ proposed members of the Committee were set forth
in the aforementioned memorandum.
Mr. Gimbel suggested that General Krulewitch
should be added to any such Committee if he would agree to serve, and
that, before any action is taken, it should be determined whether
Sonny Liston can obtain a license to fight in New York.
After discussion, it was the sense of the meet-
ing that Mr. Gimbel should act as Chairman of the Committee and arrange
for a meeting as soon as practicable.
b. Post-Fair Restoration and
Improvement of Flushing
Meadow Park
randum from the President to the members of the Executive Committee,
dated July 11, 1963) reporting that George E. Spargo, Chairman of the
Finance Committee of the Fair Corporation, had agreed to act on a
volunteer basis as the financial adviser on the post-Fair Flushing Meadow
Park program.
The President reported that in October, 1963
a brochuxe covering the preliminary post-Fair plans and a model will
be ready.
Judge Rosenman suggested that counsel prepare
an opinion on the tax aspects, if any, of the post-Fair plans.
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AGENDA ITEM 16. Next meeting of
Board of Directors
It was agreed that the next meeting of the
Board of Directors, scheduled for September 26, 1963 at 11 A. M.,
will be held in a tent in Shea Stad.iwn.
AGENDA ITEM 17. Next meeting of the
Executive Committee
Executive Committee will be held in the Administration Building,
Flushing Meadow Park, Thursday, August 15, 1963 at 9:30 A. M.
There being no further business, the
meeting adjourned.
J
Secretary
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MINUTEE OF THE MEETING OF
EXID:UTIVE COMMITI'EE
AUGUST 15, 1963
A meeting of the EXecutive Committee of New York World's
Fair 1964-1965 Corporation was held at the Administration Building,
Flushing Meadow Park, Thursday, Auqust 15, 1963 at 9:30 A. M.
Present: Thomas J. Deeqan, Jr. , Chairman
Robert Moses
Lou R. Crandall
Bernard F. Gimbel
Charles Poletti
William E. Potter
Charles F. Preusse
Samuel I. Rosenman
George E. Spargo
being a quorum.
Also present for all or part of the meetinq were:
John V. Thornton
Martin Stone
Guy F. Tozzoll
Stuart Constable
William Denny
W. Earle Andrews
Arthur S. Hodgkiss
William Berns
Thomas J. Deeqan, Jr. , Chairman, presided. Ernestine R. Haig
acted as Secretary
AGENDA ITEM 1. Approval of minutes of Executive
Committee meetings of June 7
and July 15, 1963
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the reading of the minutes
of the EKecutive Committee meetinq held June 7,
1963 is dispensed with and such minutes are
approved; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the reading of
the minutes of the Executive Committee meeting
held July 15, 1963 is dispensed with and such
minutes are approved, with the exception of
Agenda Item 2(c1), approval of which is laid over
until the next meeting of the Executive Committee.
AGENDA ITEM 2. Changes in EKecutive Committee
1. Retirement of William E. Robinson
Mr. Deegan reported that Mr. Robinson had
communicated to him his desire, due to extensive other demands upon
his time, to relinquish his position as a member of the Executive
Committee. Mr. Robinson will remain as Chairman of the Board of
Governors of the official World's Fair Terrace Club.
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RESOLVED, that the retirement of
William E. Robinson as a member of. the
Executive Committee is accepted with great
reluctance and regret;
FURTHER R.EEOLVED, that the members
of the EXecutive Committee express their apprecia-
tion of the valuable and extensive services rendered
by Mr. Robinson to the Fair Corporation; and
FURTHER RE:30LVED, , that the Secretary
is authorized and directed to arrange for the send-
inq of a copy of this resolution to Mr. Robinson.
2. Appointment of
Very Rev. LaurEmce J'. McGinley, s. J.
Mr. Deegan reported that, as the m.embers of
the Executive Committee lalew, an invitation had been extended to Very
Rev. Laurence J. McGinley, s. J'., to join the Executive Committee. to
fill the vacancy occasioned by the retirement of Mr. Robertson.
On motion made by Mr. Deegan, and seconded
by Mr. Moses, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Very Rev. Laurence
J. McGinley, s. J. is appointed a member of the
Executive Committee, effective immediately.
At this point Father McGinley entered the
meeting.
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AGENDA ITElVI 3. Financial status
a. Financial report
of receipts and disbursements from August 18, 1959 to June 30, 1963, .
showing, among other things, cash on hand and accounts payable.
b. Status of Fair financing
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Mr. Spargo, of the Finance Committee,
reported on progress to date in securing approval of present noteholders
to the proposed short term bank borrowing in lieu of selling the balance
of the Note issue. He stated that no difficulty is anticipated in obtaining
the required two thirds approval .
. Report- Advance Ticket Sales
Mr. Deeqan reported on ticket sales to date.
AGENDA ITEM 4. Authorization to President to
allocate remaining lots at Fair
There was to the meeting a memo-
randum from the President to the Executive Committee, dated August 9,
1963, requesting, in view of the urgent need to finalize the plans. for the
use of the few remaining plots at the Fair site, a delegation to him of
authority to approve plans for the use of the remaining Wlallocated plots
and to arrange for contracts for carrying out such plans and for various
other contracts related thereto.
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VED, that the President is authorized
and dire<;ted to take such actions and to negotiate and
execute s,uch contracts as are referred to in the memo
randum from the President to the Executive Committee,
dated August 9, 1963, a copy of which was submitted
to this m eetinq; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that any prior resolu-
tions of the Executive Committee are amended to the
extent necessary to grant the aforesaid authority to
the President.
Ratification of executed
Guy F. Tozzoli stated that the following
agreements of lease had been executed:
1. Eastern Air Lines, Inc.
2. Socony Mobil Oil Company
RESOLVED, that the agreement of lease,
dated July 29, 1963, between the Fair Corporation
and Eastern Air Lines, Inc. , a copy of which was
and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the aiJl"eement of
lease, dated July 23, 1963, between the Fair Corpora-
tion and Socony Mobil Oil Company, a copy of which
was submitted to this meeting, is ratified and approved.
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]?,. Authorization requested
1. Sikorsky-sightseeing
helicopter flights at the Fair
randum from Guy F. Tozzoli to the President, dated Auqust 6, 1963, re-
questing approval of a proposed agreement between The Port of New York
Authority and the Sikorsky Division of United Aircraft Corporation for
sightseeing and/or charter helicopter operations from the roof of the
Heliport on the Fair site.
REEOLVED, that the negotiation and execution
of the agreement between The Port of New York
Authority and the Sikorsky Division of United Aircraft
Corporation, in general accordance with the memoran-
dum from Guy F. Tozzoli to the President, dated
Auqust 6, 1963, a copy of which was submitted to this
meeting, with such additions and modifications as may
be approved by the President as to substance and by
counsel as to form, is approved.
Status report
randum from Guy F. Tozzoli to the President, dated August 5, 1963,
listing leases signed in the Transportation Section and others in
neqotiation.
1. Hall of Science
Mr. Tozzoli reported that the space in the
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Hall of Science is now entirely committed for non-commercial, scientific
exhibits by top grade companies. Formal license agreements are in the
process of being negotiated.
tion of the Hall.
A discussion followed on the status of construe-
2. Terrace Club
a. Am endment..;Increasing
size of Club
Mr. Tozzoli reported the execution of Supplement
No. 2 to the agreement of lease between the Port Authority and Top of the
Fair, Inc., increasing the size of the Terrace Club.
RE>OLVED, that Supplemental Agreement
No. 2 between the Port Authority and Top of the
Fair, Inc., dated June 26, 1963, increasing the
size of the Terrace Club, a copy of which was sub-
mitted to this meeting, is approved.
Mr. Tozzoli reported on the status of applica-
tions for membership in the Club.
The President reported that the Chairman of
the Board of Governors of the Terrace Club had suggested that the
Terrace Club should have a separate manager whose activities would be
devoted entirely to the management of the Club. Mr. Tozzoli stated
this suggestion is under study and that a further report will be made
thereon in the immediate future.
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AGENDA ITEM: 5. Industrial Section
Martin Stone, Director of the Industrial Section
stated that the followinq agreements had been executed:
1. The Parker Pen Company
2. Mastro Pizza, Inc.
REEOLVED, that the execution of the agree-
ment of lease, dated July 7, 1963, between the Fair
Corporation and The Parker Pen Company, a copy of
which was submitted to this meetlnq, is ratified and
approved; and
FURTHER REEOLVED, that the execution of
the aqreement of lease, dated Auqust 5, 1963, be-
tween the Fair Corporation and Mastro Pizza, Inc.,
Mr. Stone also reported that an aqreement of
lease had been executed between the Fair Corporation and HLH Fun and
Food, Inc. for an exhibit at the Fair. He explained in detail the plans
for the exhibit.
Judqe Rosenman stated that he was opposed
to the HLH Fun and Food, Inc. project for substantially the same reasons
stated by him under Agenda Item 3(a)(l) of the minutes of the meeting of
March 28, 1963.
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seconded, it was
VED, that the execution of the
of lease, dated August 14, 1963, be-
tween the' Fair Corporation and HLH Fun and Food,
Inc., a copy of which was submitted to this meet-
ing, is ratified and approved, all members of the
Executive Committee present votinq in favor of
the resolution except for Judqe Rosenman who
votes no.
Q.. Status report
. There was submitted to the meeting a memo-
randum from Martin Stone to the President, dated Auqust 7, 1963, list-
ing leases signed to date and others in negotiation. Mr. Stone reported
orally on developments subsequent to his memorandum.
1. Health EKhibi t
Mr. Stone stated that renewed efforts to find
a sponsor for a Health Exhibit at the Fair had been unsuccessful.
a. Ratification of executed
- agreements and letters
Gov. Poletti stated that the following aqree-
ments and letters had been executed:
1. EXhibitions De France, Inc.
(French Pavilion)
Amendment No. 1
2. Le Pare Francais
(Restaurant and show)
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3. Danish Agricultural
Marketing Board
4. Federation of Malaya
5. The Moroccan Pavilion, Inc.
Amendment No. 1
6. Hong Kong Trading Co., Inc.
Amendment No. 1
7. United Mexican States
Addi tiona! Pavilion
8. Dunbarry African
Developments, Inc.
9. Beautiful Belgium, Inc.
10. Haiti Development Corporation
ment of participation, dated June 19, 1963, and
Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated July 23, 1963, be-
tween the Fair Corporation and Exhibitions De
France, Inc. for a French Pavilion at the Fair,
copies of which were submitted to this meeting, are
the agreement of participation, dated August 12, 1963,
between the Fair Corporation and Le Pare Francais,
Ltd. , for a restaurant and show at the Fair site, a
copy of which was submitted to this meeting, is
ratified and approved, subject, however, to compliance
by Le Pare Francais, Ltd. with the condition to the
effectiveness of the agreement specified in the letter
of August 14, 1963 from counsel toLe Pare Francais,
Ltd., a copy of which was submitted to the meeting,
is ratified and approved;
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between the Fair Corporation and Danish Agricultural
Marketing Board, a copy of which was submitted to
this meeting, is ratified and approved;
the agreement of participation, dated October 9, 1962,
between the Fair Corporation and Federation of Malaya,
ment of participation between the Fair Corporation and
The Moroccan Pavilion, Inc., a copy of which was
and Hong Kong Trading Company, Inc., a copy of
which was submitted to this meeting, is ratified and
approved;
between the Fair Corporation and United Mexican
States for an additional pavilion at the Fair, a copy
of which was submitted to this meeting, is ratified
and approved;
termination, dated June 26, 1963, relating to the
agreement of participation, dated March 26, 1963
and Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 thereto, between the
;Fair Corporation and Dunbarry African Developments,
Inc. , a copy of which was submitted to this meeting,
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the letter of termina-
tion, dated July 17, 1963, relating to the agreement of
participation, dated January 11, 1963, between the Fair
Corporation and Beautiful Belgium, Inc. , a copy of
approved; and
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termination, dated September 13, 1962, relatinq
to the aqreement of participation, dated ;February 6,
1962, between the Fair Corporation and the Haiti
Developmf311t Corporation, a copy of which was sub-
mitted to this meetinq, is ratified and approved
.Q. Report on status of
various contracts
Gov. Poletti stated that the agreement of
participation of the Republic of Panama, dated June 1, 1962, for a Panama
pavilion was beinq terminated inasmuch as the Panama exhibit will now be
located in the Carribean pavilion and there will be no separate Panama
pavilion.
Gov. Poletti further stated that the following
exhibitors were in default:
1. Republic of Peru
2. Republic of Uruquay
3. Republic of Turkey
4. Republic of Mali
5. Mongi Chebil (Tunisia)
After discussion, it was the sense of the meet-
ing that the termination of these agreements was authorized and approved
and that Gov. Poletti was authorized and directed to take any further steps
which may be necessary or desirable to accomplish such termination.
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c. Status report
randum from Gov. Poletti to the President, dated August 6, 1963, setting
forth the status of agreements signed in the International Section and others
in negotiation.
Gov. Poletti reported orally on developments
subsequent to his memorandum.
AGENDA ITEM 8. United States Pavilion
Gen. Potter reported on the progress of the
United States Pavilion.
Gen. Potter stated that the followinq agreements
had been executed:
1. George Murphy and Associates
Entertainment Industries, Inc.
(Hollywood, U.s. A.)
2. State of New Jersey
Amendment No. 1
(Additional space)
3. State of Hawaii
Amendment
(Restaurant clarification)
REEOL VED, that the execution of the agreement
of lease, dated Auqu.st 2, 1963, between the Fair
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Corporation and George Murphy and Associates
Entertainment Industries, Inc. (Hollywood, U.s. A.),
FU,RTHER RESOLVED, that Ule execution of
Amendment No. 1, dated July 10, 1963, tD the agree-
and the State of New Jersey, a copy of which was sub-
mitted to this meeting, is ratified and approved; and
the amendment, dated May 21, 1Q63, to the agreement
of participation between the Fair Corporation and the
State of Hawaii, a copy of which was submitted to this
meeting, is ratified and approved
.Q. Authorization requested
1. Disney-Lincoln figure
There was submitted to Ule meeting a memo-
randum from the President to the Executive Committee, dated August 10,
1963, requesting authority to negotiate and execute an agreement or agree-
ments with Walt Disney and the State of Tilinois in connection with the pro-
posed Lincoln show at the Fair and for the advance of $250,000 in
connection therewith.
RESOLVED, that the President is hereby
author! zed to negotiate and execute an appropriate
agreement or agreements with Walt Disney or any
corporation in which he has an interest and the
State of IDinois for a Lincoln show at the Fair, for
the advance by the Fair Corporation of $250, 000
in connection therewith, and for the repayment of
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such advance, on such terms and conditions as
may be approved by the President as to substance
and 'by counsel as to form, in qeneral accordance
with the memorandum from the President to the
Executive Committee, dated August 10, 1963,
presented to this meeting.
c. Status report
randum from Gen. Potter to the President, dated August 7, 1963, showing
those states which have executed agreements of participation and the status
of others in neqotiation. Gen. Potter reported orally on developments
subsequent to his memorandum.
AGENDA ITEM 10. Concessions and Operations
ments had been executed:
! Ratification of executed agreements
Mr. Constable stated that the followinq agree-
1. Angus G. Wynne, Jr. and
Compass Fair, Inc. and
Texas Pavilion
2. Underground World Home
3. Frank Dubasz and Gene E. Ryan
(Jaycopter ride)
4. Louis Walter
(Puppet Theatre)
5. World's Fair Maintenance Company
AmendmEilt No. 5
(Application of 10% fee to o n ~ s i t e
supervision)
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6. General Indicator Corporation
Amendment No. 1
(Extension of agreement to 9-1-63)
7. American Indian Exposition
(Assignment of agreement)
8. Masonic Brotherhood Foundation
Amendment No. 1
(Additional space)
9. The Billy Graham Evanqelistic
Association - Amendment No. 2
(Additional space)
10. Mobile Home Manufacturers
Association
(Surrender of agreement)
RESOLVED, that the eKecution of the amendment
and modification, dated July 31, 1963, to the agreement
of lease between the Fair Corporation and Angus G. Wynne.
Jr. and Compass Fair, Inc. , a copy of which was sub-
mitted to this meetinq, is ratified and approved;
agreement of lease, dated July 30, 1963, between the
Fair Corporation and Underground World Home, a copy
of which was submitted to this meeting, is ratified and
approved;
agreement of lease, dated f\.'!lgust 6, 1963, between the
Fair Corporation 13.nd Frank Dubasz and Gene E. Ryan
for a Jaycopter ride in the Lake Amusement area, a
copy of which was submitted to this meetinq, is ratified
and approved;
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that the execution
of the agreement of lease, dated July 24, 1963,
between the Fair Corporation and Louis Walter for
a puppet theatre, a copy of which was submitted to
this meeting, is ratified and approved;
of Amendment No. 5, dated July 26, 1963, to the
agreement between the Fair Corporation and
World's Fair Maintenance Company, a copy of
which was submitted to this meeting, is ratified
and approved;
of Amendment No. 1, dated July 16, 1963, to the
agreement between the Fair Corporation and
General Indicator Corporation, a copy of which was
of the assignment, dated July 29, 1963, of the agree-
ment of lease between the Fair Corporation and Sage
Ventures, Inc. to the American Indian EKposition, for
an American Indian Pavilion in the Lake Amusement
area, a copy of which was submitted to this meeting,
Amendment No. 1, dated August 1, 1963, to the
agreement of participation between the Fair Corpora-
tion and the Masonic Brotherhood FoWldation, a copy
of which was submitted to this meeting, is ratified
and approved;
FURTHER RE130L VED, that the execution of
ment of participation between the Fair Corporation and
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, a copy of
approved; and
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that the letter
dated July 24, 1963, terminating the agreement
of lease, dated April 27, 1962, between the Fair
Corporation and Mobile Home Manufacturers
Associap.on, a copy of which was submitted to
this meeting, is ratified and approved.
b. Ratification of execution
- of Trade Fair Bond
Mr. Constable stated that the revised Trade
Fair Customs Bond had been executed.
RESOLVED, that the execution of the
revised Trade Fair Customs Bond, dated
July 16, 1963, a copy of which was submitted
to this meeting, is ratified and approved.
. Authorization requested
1. Long Island Rail Road EKhi bit
randum from Mr. Constable to the President, dated August 8, 1963,
requesting authority for the President to negotiate and conclude an agree-
ment with The Long Island Rail Road Company for an exhibit at the Fair.
It was suggested that the Fair Corporation
receive a percentage of the charge proposed for the park-type railway
ride. Mr. Constable stated he would discuss this with the Long Island
Rail Road.
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After discussion, on motion duly made
and seconded, it was unanimously
and diref::ted to conclude and execute an agrq!ement
between the Fair Corporation and The Long Island
Rail Road Company, fot an exhibit at the Fair, in
general accordance with the memorandum from the
Vice President-Operations to the President, dated
August 8, 1963, a copy of which was submitted to
this meeting, with such additions or modifications
as may be approved as to substance by the President
and as to form by counsel.
2. American Motors Company
Sponsorship of
Information Boards
There was submitted to the meeting a model
of the electrically controlled Information Board proposed to be sponsored
by American Motors Company, with a map of the Fair site indicating
where the boards would be located. Mr. Constable stated in detail the
corporate identification with the boards that was proposed by American
Motors. After discussion, it was the sense of the meeting that
Mr. Constable should submit to American Motors the changes recommended
by the Committee in the boards and their locations and that, if the sub-
stance of these changes is not acceptable to American Motors, another
sponsor should be sought.
d. Amendment to
Rules and Requlations
There were submitted to the meeting three
memoranda from Mr. Constable to the President, dated August 8, 1963,
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recommending amendments to the Fair's Rules and Regulations in con-
nection with the following:
1. Strollers and wheelchairs
2. Auto Thrill show
3. Surveys
RE30LVED, that the addition of sub-
divisions (f) and (g) to Article 22, Part 1 of the
Special ReljJUlations of the Fair Corporation, in
general accordance with memoranda from the
Vice President-Operations to the President, dated
August 8, 1963, copies of which were submitted
to this meeting, is ratified and approved, effective
immediately; and
FURTHER REl:lOL VED, that the addition
of Article xxvm: to the Rules and Regulations of
the Fair Corporation in general accordance with
the memorandum from the Vice President-Operations
to the President, dated August 8, 1963, a copy of
which was submitted to this meett.nq, is ratified and
approved, effective immediately.
~ Status report
There was submitted to the meetinq memoranda
from the Vice President-Operations to the President, dated August 6, 1963,
settinq forth the status of concessions and licenses in neg-otiation, exclusive
of the Lake Amusement Area, and the status of other matters within the
jurisdiction of the Operations Division.
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..f. Appointment of special policemen
Mr. Constable stated that the appointment of'
the following persons as special policemen had been by
Pinkerton's National Detective Agency, Inc. in its letters dated
July 29, 1963 and August 6, 1963, and they had been so appointed by
the Director of Maintenance and Security pursuant to authority granted
to the Director under a resolution of the Executive Committee at its
meeting of March 16, 1961:
unanimously
Douglas Holley
Martin Samowi tz
Joseph Infantolino
RESOLVED, that the Fair Corporation, pur-
suant to Chapter 428, Par. 2(f) of New York Laws
of 1960 and Section 23 of the Membership Corpora-
tions Law of New York, confirms the appointment
of the above named persons as special policemen
for the policing of the area occupied by the Fair, as
recommended by Pinkerton's National Detective
Agency, Inc. in its letters dated July 29, 1963 and
August 6, 1963, copies of which have been submitted
to this rn eeting; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President
be and he is authorized to take any action on behalf
of the Corporation which may be required to make
these appointments effective.
AGENDA ITEM: 11. Lake Amusement Area
Authorization requested
1. Kiddyland
a. Rescission of authority
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b. Authorization for Kiddyland
and flume ride
Anqus G. Wynne
There was submitted to t h ~ meeting a memo-
randum from Samuel I. Rosenman to the President, dated August 7, 1963,
requesting authority to negotiate and execute an agreement of lease with
Angus G. Wynne for the construction and operation of a flume ride and a
Kiddyland in the Lake Amusement Area.
RESOLVED, that the authorization and direction
to the President to negotiate and exeeute an agreement
of lease with Alexander Korn, of Cash-0-Matic Coupon
Corp. , Myron Leowinger of National Coin Machire
Company, and William Kehoe, or such corporation as
may be formed by them for a kiddyland in the Lake
Amusement Area of the Fair, made by the EXecutive
Committee at its meeting held on Jtme 7, 1963, is
rescinded; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President is
authorized and directed to arrange for the negotiation
and execution of an agreement of lease between the
Fair Corporation and Angus G. Wynne, or such corpora-
tion as he may form for the purpose, for tile construction
and operation of a fiume ride and a kiddyla.nd at the Fair
Site, in qeneral accordance with the memorandum from
Samuel I. Rosenman to the President, dated August 7,
1963, a copy of which was submitted to this meeting, with
such additions or modifications as may be approved as
to substance by the President and as to form by Judge
Rosenman.
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b. Status report
randum from Samuel I. Rosenman to the President, dated August 7, 1963
listing the leases signed in the Lake Amusement Area and tile status of
others in negotiation.
AGENDA rrEM 12. Fair Engineering and Construction
~ Authorization of action with
respect to contracts
There were submitted to the meeting three
memoranda from the Chief Engineer to the President, dated July 25, July 30
and July 31, 1963, requesting authority to arrange for contracts set forth
in the memoranda.
RESOLVED, that the President is authorized and
directed to take bids from pre-qualified bidders or eUler-
1. Pyrotechnics - Fountains of Planets
2. Decorative Features
IRT-URR Pedestrian Overpass
3. Service Area Facilities
in general accordance with the memoranda from the Chief
Engineer to the President, dated July 25, July 30 and
July 31, 1963, copies of which were submitted to this meet-
ing, and to execute agreements on such terms and with such
contractors as he deems in the best interests of the Fair
Corporation.
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J2.. Report on authorized contracts
1. Third phase electrical
distribution system
randwn from the Chief Thgineer to the President, dated August 1, 1963
recommending the award of a contract for the third phase electrical dis-
tribution system to Eastern States Electrical Contractors for the reasons
set forth in said memorandum, which recommendation was approved.
There was submitted to the meeting, as a
report item, a copy of the letter agreement, dated July 19, 1963 between
the Fair Corporation and J. Samuel Hamel, J. s. Hamel Engineering, Inc.
covering engineering and other services in connection with the Pool of
Industry and other pools at the Fair site.
Status report
randum from the Chief Engineer to the President, dated August 7, 1963,
reporting on the status of Fair design and construction contracts.
AGENDA ITEM: 13. Expediting construction
~ Status report
dated August 6, 1963, setting forth actions by exhibitors since the last
meeting of the Executive Committee. Mr. Denny reported orally on
developments subsequent to his memorandum and stated that the total
value of exhibitor construction Wlderway, as of this date, is $275, 000, 000.
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AQENDA ri'EM: 14. Department of Parks
Enqineerinq and Construction
! Status report
randum from W. Earle Andrews, Enqineerinq Consultant, givinq a br,eak-
down of the status of contracts let and to be let by the Department of Parks.
Mr. Andrews reported orally on developments subsequent to his memorandum.
1. Post-Fair Plan
Mr. Andrews stated that most of the survey
work had been completed and the plan would be ready in four months.
AGENDA ri'EM 15. Arterial Program
! Status report
There was submitted to the meeting two
memoranda, dated August 2 and August 14, 1963, from Arthurs.
Consultant on the Arterial Program, to the President, showinq the status
of arterial contracts in the vicinity of the Fair.
Mr. Hodgkiss reported orally that all contracts
will be completed before winter.
AGENDA ri'EM 16, Communications and
Public Relations
! Status report
There was submitted to the meetinq a memo-
randum from the Vice President-Communications and Public Relations
to the President, dated Auqust 7, 1963, outlining the program for publicizinq
the Fair.
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1. Macy's Fair model promotion
Mr. Berns reported on the execution of the
agreement with R. H. Macy & Co., Inc. for the construction and display
of the model of the Fair. ~ e explained the terms of the agreement.
2. Fifth Avenue Association
World's Fair Week
Mr. Berns stated that plans are nearinq com
pletion for the Fifth Avenue Association World's Fair Week, October 21st
to the 28th, in connection with which World's Fair tickets will be sold.
AGENDA rrEM 17. Opinion of counsel Re.
Post-Fair Plan
In accordance with the request by Judge Rosemnan
at the Executive Committee meeting of July 15, 1963, Mr. Preusse sub-
mitted to the meeting an opinion rendered by his firm, dated August 12,1963,
relative to the Post-Fair plan.
AGENDA ITEM 19. Next meeting of
Executive Committee
It was agreed that the next meeting of the Executive
Committee will be held at the Administration Building, Flushing Meadow Park,
September 26, 1963 at 9A. M., followed by the meeting of the Board of
Directors at 11 A. M.
iness, the meeting adjourned.
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Secretary
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 26, 1963
A meeting of the Executive Committee of New York World's
Fair 1964-1965 Corporation was held at the Administration Bulldinq,
Flushing Meadow Park, Thursday, September 26, 1963 at 9:00A.M.
Present: Thomas J. Deeqan, Jr., Chairman
Robert Moses
Ralph J. Bunche
Wallace K. Harrison
Charles Poletti
William E. Potter
Samuel I. Rosenman
Paul R. Screvane
beinq a quorum.
John V. Thornton
Martin Stone
Guy F. Tozzoli
Stuart Constable
Thomas J. Deeqan, Jr., Chairman, presided. Ernestine R. Haiq
acted as Secretary.
AGENDA ITEM 1. Approval of Minutes.
Agenda Item 2 c (1) of minutes of
Executive Committee meeting held
J'uly 15, 1963 (laid over at last
meetinq) and minutes of Executive
Committee meeting, Auqust 15, 1963.
RESOLVED, that the reading of Agenda
Item 2tc1) of the minutes of the Executive
Committee meeting held J'uly 15, 1963 is
dispensed with and such Item is raUfied and
approved; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the reading
of the minutes of the Executive Commitee
meeting held August 16, 1963 is dispensed
with and such minutes are ratified and approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2. Financial Status.
~ Financial report.
There was submitted to the meeting a summary of receipt::;
and disbursements from August 18, 1959 to September 13, 1963, show .l.g,
among other things, cash on hand and accounts payable.
b. Status of Fair Financing.
1. Ratification
Amendatory Agreement No. 4.
The Comptroller reported that Amendatory Agreement No. 4
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was executed on September 3, 1963. Said amendment permits short
term bank borrowing in lieu of selling the approximately $10,000,000
balance of the $40, 000, 000 long term 6% Note issue of the Fair
Corporation. As of this date more than 80% of the Noteholders, a
percentage substantially higher than that required, have approved the
amendment.
RESOLVED, that the execution of
Amendatory Agreement No. 4 to the
Agreement dated as of December 1, 1960,
between the Fair Corporation, The Chase
Manhattan Bank, as Agent, and all sub-
scribers to the Promissory Notes of the
Fair Corporation to be issued thereunder,
as previously amended by Amendatory
Agreements Nos. 1, 2 and 3 thereto, be
and the same hereby is in all respects
c. Policy on Passes.
There was submitted to the meeting a memorandum from the
President to the Executive Committee, dated September 12, 1963, to-
gether with a list of the categories of persons recommended by the
Committee on Passes to receive passes to the Fair and those recommended
for memberships in the Fair's Official Club. After discussion, the report
was approved.
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!. Report - Advance Ticket Sales
Mr. Deegan stated that at the Directors meeting of this
date the 1, 000, OOOth ticket would be purchased by the United Airlines.
AGENDA ITEM 3. Additions to Staff - Report.
There was submitted to the meeting a memorandum from
the Comptroller to the President, dated August 22, 1963, reporting
the addition to the staff' of Hugo A. Seiler, Director of Television
Operations, September 1, 1963. There was also submitted
to the meeting a memorandum from Vice President-Communications
and Public Relations, to the President, dated September 13, 1963,
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reporting the addition to the staff, for a minimum of three months, of
J"osephine Nelson, coordinator of television activities; effective
August 19, 1963.
AGENDA ITEM 4. Industrial Section.
Ratification of executed agreements.
Mr. Stone stated that the following agreements
had been executed:
1. Chunky Corporation.
2. American Express Company.
Letter Agreement.
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3. General Cigar Company, Inc.
Amendment (Smoke ring machine).
4. Clairol, Inc.
Letter Agreement.
After discussion on motion duly made
and seconded, it was unanimously,
agreement of lease, dated August 22, 1963,
between the Fair Corporation and The Chunky
Corporation, a copy of which was submitted
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the
of the letter agreement, dated August 22, 1963,
between the Fair Corporation and American
Express Company for an exhibit at the Fair, a
of the amendment dated August 23, 1963, to
the agreement of lease between the Fair
Corporation and General Cigar Company, Inc.;
a copy of which was submitted to this meeting,
of the letter of agreement, dated September 20,
1963, between the Fair Corporation and Clairol,
Inc., a copy of which was submitted to this
meeting, is ratified and approved.
. Status report.
There was submitted to the meeting a memo'randwn from
Martin Stone, Director of Industrial Section, to the President dated
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September 18, 1963, showing leases signed to date and others in
negotiation. Mr. Stone reported orally on developments subsequent
to his memorandum, including the status of the exhibits of The World
of Food, Inc. and lfi.,H Fun & Food, Inc.
AGENDA lTEM 5. Transportation Section.
a. Authorization requested.
1. Goodell Monorail Corporation.
Guy F. Tozzoli to the President, dated September 17, 1963, requesting
authority to negotiate and execute an agreement with Goodell Monorail
Corporation.
RESOLVED, that the President is
authorized and directed to arrange for
the execution of an agreement of lease
between the Fair Corporation and
Goodell Monorail Corporation, in general
accordance with the memorandwn from
Guy F. Tozzoli to the President, dated
September 17, 1963, a copy of which was
submitted to this meeting, with such
additions or modifications as may be
approved as to substance by the President
and as to form by counsel.
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b. Status report.
There was submitted to the meetinq a memorandum from
Mr. Tozzoll to the President, dated September 16, 1963, listing
leases siqned in the Transportation Section and others in neqotiation.
Mr. Tozzoll reported orally on developments subsequent to his
memorandum includ!nq the status of the Travel and Transportation
Pavllion.
1 Hall of Science.
Mr. Tozzoll stated that the exhibit space in the Hall of
Science was completely committed for outstanding exhibits. He
reported on the status of the constructiOn program. A discussion
followed on steps to be taken to expedite the construction and to make
avallable the additional funds to complete the structure. There was
also a discussion of the proposed space park within and around the Hall
of Science area.
2. Terrace Club.
! Memberships.
Mr. Tozzoli stated that as of this date there were 760
approved applications for membership in the Club.
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. Opening Day.
Mr. Tozzoli stated that the Heliport will be dedicated
and opened on October 16th with the Governors of New York and
New Jersey and other distinquished quests in attendance. The opening
date of The Terrace Club is October 25th, when the Board of Governors
of the Club will host a cocktail party for members and wives.
Appointment of Manager.
Mr. Tozzoli stated that James Clark McGuire, who had
been in charge of Special Services for tile Port Autilority for 29 years,
has been appointed Manaqer of tile Terrace Club and will report directly
to the Club's Board of Governors.
d. Liquor License.
Mr. Thornton reported that the liquor license for the Terrace
Club and public restaurant had been autilorized.
~ Parking area.
The matter of adequate parkinq space for members of the
Terrace Club was discussed.
AGENDA ITEM 6. International Section.
~ Ratification of Executed Agreements.
Governor Poletti stated that the followinq aqreements had
been executed:
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1. Robert Stralle Company, I n c ~
(Belgium Exhibit)
2. Republic of Guinea.
Amendment No. 1.
3. Hashemite Kinqdom of Jordan
Amendment No. 2.
4. Christian Life Convention.
Sermons. from Science
Amendment No. 1.
5. Argentina Pavilion
Comarg S. A.
Revised Contract and
Amendment.
6. Poly-trade Soc., Inc.
Modification and ass\Ullption
of agreement
Polynesian Tradinq Society, Inc.
(additional space).
7. United States of Mexico
Amendment No. 1.
8. Greek Pavilion
Amendment No. 1.
9. Hong Kong Trading Company, Inc.
Amendment No. 2.
(Additional space- Garden).
10. Exhibitions de France, Inc.
Amendment No. 2.
(Additional space).
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agreement of participation, .dated September
10, 1963 between the Fair Corporation and
Robert Stralle Company, Inc. for a Belqian
Exhibit at the Fair, a copy of which was
submitted to this meeting, is ratified and
.approved;
of Ameiuiment No. 1, dated July 11, 1963, to
the agreement of participation between the
Fair Corporation and Republic of Guinea, a
copy of which was submitted to this meeting,
of Amendment No. 2, dated July 24, 1963, to
Fair Corporation and Hashemite Kingdom of
Jordan, a copy of which was submitted to this
of Amendment No. 1, dated August 13, 1963, to
Fair Corporation and Christian Life Convention
Sermons from Science, a copy of which was
of the revised agreement of participation, dated
May 23, 1963, and Amendment thereto, dated
September 16, 1963, between the Fair Corporation
and Comarg, S. A. (Arqentina), copies of which
were submitted to this meeting; are rati$ied and
approved;
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of the modification of agreement, dated
September 26, 1963, between the Fair Corporation
and Poly-trade Soc., .Inc. whereby Poly-trade.Soc.,
Inc. assumes the obliqa.tions of Polynesian Tradinq
Society, Inc. under t.lle agreement of participation,
dated AprU 25, 1963, between the Fair Corporation
and Polynesian Trading SoGiety, Inc. and whereby
said ac,pfeement of participation ls amended in
certain respects, is hereby ratified and approved;
of Amendment No. 1, dated August 27, 1963, to
the agreement of participation, dated Auqust 14,
1963, between the Fair Corpora.Uon and United
States of Mexico, a copy of which was submitted
to this meeting is ratified and approved;
of Amendment No. 1, dated September 20, 1963,
to the agreement of participation between tile
Fair Corporation and Greek Pavilion New York
World's Fair 19641965, Ltd., a copy of which
was submitted to tills meeting, is ratified and
approved;
to the agreement of participation between tile
Fair Corporation and Hong Kong Trading Co. , Inc. ,
a copy of which was submitted to this meeting, 1s
to the agreement of partiCipation between tile
Fair Corporation and Exhibitions de Franee, Inc.,
is ratified and approved.
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in default:
.!?_. Report on status of contracts.
Governor Poletti stated that the following exhibitors were
1. National Federation of Coffee
Growers of Colombia.
2. State of Kuwait.
After discussion, it was the sense of the meeting that the
termination of these agreements was authorized and approved and that
Governor Poletti was authorized and directed to take any further steps
which may be necessary or desirable to accomplish such termination.
: Status report.
the Vice-President- International Affairs and Exhibits to the President,
dated September 18, 1963, setting forth agreements signed in the
International Section and others in negotiation. Governor Poletti reported
orally on developments subsequent to his memorandwn including the
African and Austrian Pavilions and the failure of participation by Italy
to develop.
AGENDA ITEM 7. United States Pavilion.
Gen. Potter reported on progress of construction and design
and plans for internal exhibits.
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AGENDA ITEM 8. State Section.
~ Ratification of executed agreement.
Gen. Potter reported the execution of an aqreement of
participation with the Montana Territorial Centennial Commission.
After discussion, on motion duly
made and seconded, it was unanimously,
RESOL YED, that the execution of Ule
aqreeDtent of partlclpatiort dated September
3, 1963, between the Fair Corporation and
Montana Territorial Centennial Commission,
a copy of which was submitted to this meetlnq,
is rat.lfied and approved.
b. Status report.
There was submitted to the meeting a memorandum frorn
the Executive Vice President to the President, dated September 18, 1963,
showlnq those states which have executed agreements of participation and
the status of others in negotiation. . Gen. Potter stated Ulat negotiations
have been substantially completed for the tripartite aqreement between
the Fair Corporation, the State of IDinois and the Disney organization,
relative to the Disney-Lincoln feature of the IDlnois Exhibit.
Gen. Potter stated that, in spite of the unfortunate accident
at the site of the New J'ersey PaV111on, the Pavillon wlll be completed
before the Fair's opening date.
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AGENDA ITEM 9. Concessions, Operations and Special Exhibits.
~ Ratification of executed aqreements.
Mr, Constable stated that the following agreements had
been executed:
1. Atomedic Research Center-Hospital.
a. Letter agreement.
2. Queens Transit Corporation.
a. Letter agreement
Bus Service-Parking Lot to Fair.
3. Antique Rent-A-Car, Inc.
(Antique auto ride).
4. American Indian Exposition at
the World's Fair, Inc.
Assumption and modification of
lease assigned by Sage Ventures.
5. Russian Orthodox Greek-Catholic
Church of America, Inc.
6. Dancing Waters, Inc.
Amendment No. 1
(Additional space).
7. Mobile Care at World's Fair, Inc.
Letter of termination.
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Letter Agreement, dated August 23, 1963,
between the Fair Corporation and Atomedic
Research Center relatinq to a hospital on
the Fair site, a copy of which was submitted
of the Letter Agreement, dated September 5, 1963,
between the Fair Corporation and the Queens
Transit Corporation for bus service from parkinq
lot to the Fair qate, a copy of which was submitted
to this meeting; is ratified and approved;
of the agreement of lease, dated August 27, 1963,
between the Fair Corporation and Antique Rent-A-
Car, Inc., for an antique auto ride, a copy of
and approved;
of the aqreement, dated August 24, 1963, between
the Fair Corporation and American Indian Exposition
at the World's Fair, Inc., whereby American Indian
Exposition at the World's Fair, Inc. assumes the
obligations of Sage Ventures, Inc., under the agree-
ment of lease, dated November 21, 1962, between
the Fair Corporation and Sage Ventures, Inc., and
whereby said agreement of lease is amended in
certain aspects, is hereby ratified and approved;
of the aqreement of participation, dated September
19, 1963, between the Fair Corporation and Russian
Orthodox Greek-Catholic Church of Amertca, Inc. ,
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FURTHER R'ESOLVED; that the execution
of Amendment No. 1, dated 1uJ.y 15, 1963, to
the agreement of lease between ~ . Jalr
Corporation and Dwlclnq W a ~ . Iilc. , a copy
of which was 8\lbQlitted to tbis meetinq, is
FURTHER RBBOLVED, that the execution
of the letter of termJ.nattOn, dated September 4, 1963,
relating to the Blpeeinent of lease between the
Fair Corporatblalld MQblle Care at World's
Fair, Inc., .. acapJ of Which was submitted to this
meetlnq, ls ratltled and approved .
.2,. Status report.
There were submitted to the meeting memoranda from
the Vice President-Operations to the President, dated September 18,
1963, setting forth the status of concessions and licenses in negotia-
tlon, and other matters within his jurisdiction, exclusive of the Lake
Amusement area.
Mr. Constable reported orally on various developments
subsequent to his memoranda including the present status of the World's
Fair Band and the proposed Electronic Bulletin Boards.
Appointment of special policemen.
Mr. Constable stated that the appointment of the followin<J
persons as special policemen had been recommended by Pinkerton's
National Detective Agency, Inc. in its letters dated August 19 and 22
and September 17, 1963, and they had been so appointed by the Director
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of Maintenance and Security pursuant to authority granted to the
Director under a resolution of the Executive Committee at its
Robert H. Echols
Richard L. Beale, Jr.
Albert V. Nethersole
John J. McPherson
Robert L. Harris
Paul G. O'Grady
On motion duly made and seconded,
it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Fair Corporation,
pursuant to Chapter 428, Par. 2(f) of New
York Laws of 1960 and Section 23 of the
Membership Corporations Law of New York,
confirms the appointment of the above named
persons as spec;ial policemen for the policing
of the area occupied by the Fair, as recommended
by Pinkerton's National Detective Agency, Inc.
in its letters dated August 19 and 22 and
September 17, 1963, copies of which have been
submitted to this meeting; and
be and he is authorized to take any action on
behalf of the Corporation which may be required
to make these appointments effective.
AGENDA ITEM 10. Lake Amusement Area.
~ Status report.
Samuel I. Rosenman to the President, dated September 17, 1963, setting
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torth the status of the concessions in the Lake Amusement Area.
ludqe !Wsenman stated that all land in the Lake Amusement Area
has been leased.
AGENDA rrEM 11. Fair Engineering and Construction.
Authorization of action with
respect to contracts.
There were submitted to the meeting memoranda from
the Chief'Enqineer to the President, dated September 17 and
September 24, 1963, requesting authority to arrange for contracts
set forth in such memoranda. After discussion, on motion duly made
authorized to take bids from pre.;.qualified
bidders or otherwise arrange for the following
contracts:
1. Pyrotechnics - Fountain of the Planets.
2. World's Fair Street and Directional Siqns.
3. Three Comfort Stations and Boy Scout Building.
in general accordance with the memoranda from
the Chief Engineer to the President, dated
September 17 and September 24, 1963, copies
of which were submitted to this
to execute aqreements on such terms and with
such contractors as he deems fu the best interests
of the Fair Corporation.
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_Q. Report-Execution of authorized contracts.
the Chief Engineer to the President, dated September 17, 1963, stating
that the following authorized Contracts have been awarded:
1. Service Area Facilities.
2 . Information Booths.
3. Pyrotechnics for FoWltain of Planets.
Item 1 (Construction) .
. Status of construction
William Denny, Construction Coordinator, dated September 26, 1963,
setting forth actions by Exhibitors since the last Executive Committee
meeting, and stating that the total value of exhibitor construction underway,
as of this date, is $280, 000, 000.
. Status report.
There was submitted to the meeting a memorandum from the
Chief Engineer to the President, dated September 17, 1963, reporting
on the status of Fair design and construction contracts.
AGENDA ITEM 12. Department of Parks
Engineering and construction.
~ Status report.
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W. Earle Andrews, Engineering Consultant, dated September 26, 1963,
giving a break-down of the status of contracts let and to be let by the
Department of Parks.
1. Amendment to FairCity lease
Mr. Thomton reported orally on the Amendment to
the Fair-City lease which will be desirable in connection with the
Post-Fair completion of the Park by the Fair Corporation.
2. Injunction action against
landscaping contract .
Mr. Thomton reviewed briefly the status of this action
in which the Fair Corporation, as amicus curia, supported the position
of the City in opposition to an attempt to enjoin the performance of a
City landscaping contract at the Fair site. The injunction was denied.
.! Status report.
There was submitted to the meeting a memorandum dated
September 17, 1963, from Arthur S. Hodgkiss, Consultant on the Arterial
Proqram, showing the status of arterial contracts in the vicinity of the
Fair.
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Public Relations.
a. Status report.
There was submitted to the meeting a memorandwn from
the Vice President- Communications and Public Relations to the
President, dated September 18, 1963, outlining the proqram for
publicizing the Fair.
1. Controversy re
Anderson Isometric map
Mr. Thornton reported orally on the status of the
controversy with Anderson Isometric Maps, Inc. growing out of
Anderson's attempt to produce an unauthorized map of the Fair site.
AGENDA ITEM 15. Other business.
AGENDA ITEM 16. Next meeting of Executive Committee.
It was agreed that the next meeting of the Executive Committee
will be held in the Administration Building, Flushing Meadow Park, on
Monday, October 28, 1963, at 9:30 A. M.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 15, 1963
Fair 1964-1966 Corporation was held at the Administration Building,
Flushing Meadow Park, Tuesday, October 15, 1963, at 9:30 A. M.
Present at the start of the meeting were:
being a quorum.
Thomas J. Deegan, Jr. , Chairman
Robert Moses
Ralph J. Bunche
Lou R. Crandall
James J. Delaney
Bernard F. Gimbel
Mrs. Albert D. Lasker
Arthur H. Motley
William E. Potter
Samuel I. Rosenman
Paul R. Screvane
John V. Thornton
Erwin Witt
Richard C. Whitney
Guy F. Tozzoli
Allen Beach
Stuart Constable
Thomas J. Deegan, Jr. , Chairman, presided. Ernestine R. Haiq
acted as Secretary.
AGENDA ITEM 1. Approval of minutes of
Executive Committee
meeting - September 26, 1963
of the Executive Committee meeting of
September 26, 1963 is dispensed with and such
minutes are approved.
AGENDA ITEM: 2. Financial status
~ Financial report
of receipts and disbursements from August 18, 1959 to October 9, 1963
showing, among other things, cash on hand and accounts payable.
!?_. Report - Advance Ticket Sales
Mr. Deegan reported on advance ticket sales
to date, and there was submitted to the meeting a memorandum from the
Comptroller giving a breakdown of advance ticket sales and money re-
ceived therefrom as of October 11, 1963.
1. HLH Fun and Food, Inc.
Amendment No. 1 and
Surrender Agreement
randwn from the President to the Executive Committee, dated
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October 11, 1963, reviewing the negotiations between the Fair Corporation
and HLH Fun and Food, Inc. and recommending a mutually agreeable
termination of the HLH agreement. Counsel elaborated orally on the
memorandum.
RE30LVED, that the execution of the surrender
agreement, dated October 9, 1963, covering the
agreement of lease between the Fair Corporation
and HLH Fun and Food, Inc., dated August 14, 1963,
and amendment No. 1 thereto, dated September 25,
1963, is ratified and approved, for the reasons set
forth in the memorandum from the President to the
Executive Committee, dated October 11, 1963, a
copy of which was submitted to this meeting; and
authorized and directed to arrange the details of
such settlement without further authorization from
this Committee.
Mr. Richard B. Whitney stated that the fol-
lowing agreements had been executed:
1. American Express Company
2. The Chunky Corporation
Amendment No. 1
RE30LVED, that the execution of the agree-
ment of lease, dated October 10, 1963, between
the Fair Corporation and American Express
Company for an exhibit at the Fair, a copy of
and approved; and
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to the agreement of lea.se between the Fair
Corporation and The Chunky Corporation, a copy
of which was submitted to this meeting, is
4. Sponsorship of Arena
Singer Company
Mr. Whitney reported orally on the negotiations
with the Singer Company for sponsorship of the Arena, together with a
Singer exhibit, and stated that an extension of time had been granted
Singer until October 21, 1963 to consummate the transaction.
g. Ratification of executed agreement
Guy F. Tozzoli reported on the sublease
between The Port of New York Authority and United Aircraft International,
Inc. in connection with the Heliport.
seconded, it was Wlanimously
RESOLVED, that the execution of the sub-
lease, dated October 8, 1963, between The Port
of New York Authority and United Aircraft
International, Inc., in connection with the
Heliport, is ratified and approved,
b. Authorization
1. Agreement with NASA and
Department of Defense and
related agreements re
space park
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Mr. Tozzoli requested that authority be given
to negotiate and execute contracts with NASA and the Department of
Defense relative to the fabrication and delivery to the site of equipment
to be exhibited in the proposed United States Space Park and contracts
for the providing of said equipment by manufacturers thereof.
and directed to arrange for the negotiation and
execution of appropriate agreements with NASA
and the Department of Defense, and related agree-
ments with manufacturers, concerning the
equipment to be exhibited at the proposed United
States Space Park adjacent to the Hall of Science,
substantially in accordance with the oral proposal
of Guy F. Tozzoli to this meeting, with such
additions or modifications as may be approved as
to substance by the President, and as to form by
counsel.
Gen. Potter stated that there will be some
landscaping by the Fair in connection with the Space Park which is now
being coordinated with other plans in order that the planting can be done
before the winter season sets in. It was the sense of the meeting that
the aioresaid authorization should also be extended to this landscaping.
Status report
randum from Mr. Tozzoli to the President, dated October 10, 1963, list-
ing leases signed in the Transportation Section and others in negotiation.
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1. Transportation and
Travel Pavilion
Mr. Tozzoli reported on the proposal by
Mr. Thatcher of the Transportation and Travel Pavilion to amend the
lease of that exhibitor to permit entertainment features not now
authorized. Mr. Tozzoli and Judge Rosenman are to meet with Mr. Thatcher
in an effort to determine the details of the proposed show and its suitability
for the Transportation Section of the Fair.
2. Hall of Science
Mr. Tozzoli stated that probably 80% of the
exhibitors in the Hall of Science would be interested in continuing their
exhibits in the Hall after the Fair closes.
Mr. Screvane reported on the status of con-
. struction of the Hall. He described the steps the Department of Public
Works is taking to expedite construction.
3. Terrace Club
a. Governors meeting
Mr. Tozzoli reported on the meeting of the
Board of Governors on October 10, 1963. He announced that William E.
Robinson was resigning as Chairman of the Board of Governors because
of the press of other business, and that the Board had established a
committee, composed of Thomas J. Deegan, Jr., Bayard F. Pope and
Austin J. Tobin to recommend a new Chairman to the Fair Corporation
and the Port Authority.
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b. Membership
Mr. Tozzoli stated the Terrace Club now has
820 members.
c. Opening date
Mr. Tozzoli stated that the opening date of
the Terrace Club is October 25th, and that invitations are being sent to
members and wives for a reception which the Board of Governors will host.
AGENDA ITEM 5 . International Section
Ratification of executed agreements
Mr. Allen Beach stated that the following agree-
1. Hong Kong Trading Company, Inc.
Amendment No. 3
2. Japanese Exhibitors Association
of New York, Inc.
Amendment No. 1
3. Wycliffe Bible Translator Exhibit
4. Le Pare Francais, Ltd.
RESOLVED, that the execution of Amend-
ment No. 3, dated October 10, 1963, to the
agreement of participation between the Fair
Corporation and Hong Kong Tradinq Company, Inc. ,
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to the agreement of participation between the
Fair Corporation and Japanese EXhibitors
Association of New York, Inc., a copy of which
was submitted to this meeting, is ratified and
approved;
of the agreement of participation between the
Fair Corporation and New York World's Fair
Wycliffe Bible Translators' Exhibit, a copy of
which was submitted to this meeting, and which
was heretofore executed by the exhibitor, is
and sending of the Letter of Termination, dated
September 27, 1963, concerning the agreement
of participation, dated August 12, 1963, and the
agreement of modification, dated September 20,
1963, between the Fair Corporation and Le Pare
Francais, Ltd., a copy of which was submitted
to this meeting, is ratified and approved.
Mr. Beach reported orally on the status of
the proposed African Pavilion and other negotiations in the International
Area.
AGENDA ITEM 6. Federal and State Section
The Executive Vice President stated that the
following agreements had been executed:
1. New Mexico Development Corporation
(State of New Mexico)
2. Oregon Timber Carnivel Association
(State of Oregon)
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3. State of Hawaii
Amendment No. 3
4. Montana Territorial
Centennial Commission
Amendment No. 1
ment of participation, dated September 19, 1963,
between the Fair Corporation and New Mexico
Development Corporation (State of New Mexico),
a copy of which. was submitted to this meeting,
the agreement of participation, dated September 20,
1963, between the Fair Corporation and Oregon
Timber Carnival Association (State of Oregon), a
Amendment No. 3, dated September 20, 1963, to
the agreement of participation between the Fair
Corporation and State of Hawaii, a copy of which
approved; and
Amendment No. 1, dated September 24, 1963, to
the agreement of participation between the Fair
Corporation and Montana Territorial Centennial
Commission (State of Montana), a copy of which
was submitted to this meeting, is ratif1ed and
approved.
.Q. Status report
Gen. Potter reported on the status of
Hollywood, u. s. A. and the proposed amendment to its lease.
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Gen. Potter reported orally on the contract
for the services of Mrs. FrederickS. Moseley, Jr., for a period of
three months, effective October 1, 1963, as a consultant on exhibit
interiors.
It was the sense of the meeting that Item 10
be considered at this point in the meeting. During the discussion of
Item 10 the following additional members of the Executive Committee
entered the meeting:
Wallace K. Harrison
Charles F. Preusse
George E. Spargo
AGENDA ITEWI 10. Consideration of
Admission charges - school children
and related questions
randum previously distributed to the members of the Executive Committee
from the Comptroller to the President summarizing various financial
considerations relevant to the question of reduced admission charges
for school children.
There was also submitted to the meeting a
statement proposed by Judge Rosenman and Mr. Crandall as an appro-
priate expression of the sense of the Executive Committee concerning
the subject of admission prices for school children and the management
and operation of the Fair Corporation. Said statement had been
distributed to all members of the Executive Committee prior to the
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meetinq. In the case of Father McGinley and Gov. Poletti, who are
out of the country, the full text of the statement had been read over
the telephone.
The Chairman suggested that the Committee
first discuss the portion of the statement consisting of the following
proposed resolution:
RESOLVED, that on each Monday of July
and August, ali children, ages two through
twelve, no m a ~ t e r where t;hey live or whether
they come sinqly or in groups, will be ad-
mitted to the Fair on payment of 25 cents each at
the gates. This reduction applies to ad-
missions to the Fair only. The great bulk of
exhibits and attractions within the Fair are
free but the prices to paid attractions will
remain as contractually stipulated in the
Fair Corporation's agreements with exhibitors
and concessionaires as will prices for intra-
mural transportation, food and the like.
The resolution was thereupon discussed.
Because of a prior engagement Mr. Bunche left the meeting prlor to the
formal vote on the resolution. He stated that, in view of the fact that
management had stated that, in its judgment, the resolution represented
the most that could reasonably be done to accommodate the school
children and still retain the financial integrity of the Fair Corporation,
he would vote in favo:r of the resolution.
After further discussion, on motion duly made
and seconded, the aforesaid resolution was adopted as proposed.
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All members of the Executive Committee voted
in favor of the resolution including Father McGinley and Gov. Poletti,
who voted in absentia, with the exception of Mr. Screvane and Mr. Cavanagh,
who voted no, and Mr. Motley and Commissioner Patterson, who abstained.
A discussion followed concerning the remainder
of the proposed statement. It was the sense of the meeting that a
committee composed of Mr. Deegan, Mr. Gimbel, Mr. Motley and Judge
Rosenman should shorten and edit the statement for use as a release to
be made available to news media.
AGENDA ITEM 7. Concessions, Operations and
Special Exhibits
Mr. Constable stated that the following agreements
had been executed:
1. W-T Development Company, Inc.
Flume ride and Kiddyland
2. Billy Graham Evangelistic
Association - Amendment No.3
3. American Society Composers,
Authors and Publishers
the Fair Corporation and W -T Development
Company, Inc., for a flume ride and Kiddyland
in the Lake Amusement area, a copy of which was
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of Amendment No. 3, dated October 2, 1963,
Fair Corporation and The Billy Graham
Evangelistic Association, a copy of which was
submitted to this meeting, is ratified and ap-
proved; and
of the letter agreement, dated September 25,
1963, between the Fair Corporation and American
Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers,
ratified and approved .
.Q. Authorization requested
1. Hamel & Langer
Supervision of contracts for
Fountains, lighting, fireworks
and sound system
randum from the Vice President-Operations to the President, dated
October 1, 1963, recommending approval of a proposal from Hamel &
Langer, for supervision of all fmmtains and pools, World's Fair sound
system, and lighting and fireworks. The proposal was dated
September 26, 1963, and a copy was submitted to the meeting.
RE30LVED, that the President is authorized
and directed to negotiate and execute an agreement
between the Fair Corporation and Hamel & Langer
for the supervision of all fotmtains and pools,
World's Fair sound system, and lighting and fire-
works, in general accordance with their proposal,
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dated September 26, 1963, a copy of which
was submitted to this meeting, with such
additions or modifications as may be approved
as to substance by the President and as to form
by counsel.
c. Appointment of special policemen
Mr. Constable stated that the appointment of
the following persons as special policemen had been recommended by
Pinkerton's National Detective Agency, Inc. in its letters dated
September 27, 1963 and October 3, 1963, and they had been so appointed
by the Director of Maintenance and Security pursuant to authority granted
to the Director under a resolution of the Executive Committee at its
Thomas B. McGuone
Joseph 0. Nappi
Harry T. Galeota.fiore
Charles H. Horn
William F. Kutzing
Vasil W. Nemkovich
William R. Griffiths
Robert H. Maertens
Thomas A. Quinn
unanimously
pursuant to Chapter 428, Par. 2(f) of New York
Laws of 1960 and Section 23 of the Membership
Corporations Law of New York, confirms the
appointment of the above named persons as
special policemen for the policing of the area
occupied by the Fair, as recommended by
Pinkerton's National Detective Agency, Inc.
in its letters dated September 27, 1963 and
October 3, 1963, copies of which have been
submitted to this meeting; and
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behalf of the Corporation which may be re-
quired to make these appointments effective.
Judge Rosenman reported on the status of
negotiations in this area.
had been executed:
Gen. Potter stated that the following agreements
1. Modification of agreement to
lease to United States
Government and related
addition to George A. Fuller
Company contract
RESOLVED, that the modification, dated
August 30, 1963, to the agreement to lease,
between the Fair Corporation and the United
States Government, relating to a Post Office
at the Fair site, a copy of which was sub-
and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the related
additional agreement, dated September 3, 1963,
to the agreement between the Fair Corporation
and George A. Fuller Company, for the con-
struction of such Post Office, a copy of which
approved.
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)2. Authorization requested
1. Additional Public Relations
space in the Arena
randum from the Chief Engineer to the President, dated October 15,
1963, requesting approval for an additional expenditure, not to exceed
$55, 000, for public relations facilities in the Arena, for the reasons
set forth in his memorandum.
RESOLVED, that an additional expendi-
ture, not to exceed $55, 000, for public relations
facilities in the Arena, in general accordance
with the aforesaid memorandum, is authorized.
s:_. Report - Execution of
authorized contracts
randum from the Chief Engineer to the President, dated October 10,
1963, stating that the following authorized contracts have been awarded:
1. Three Public Comfort
Stations and Boy Scout Camp
2. Pyrotechnics - Fountain of
the Planets -Item 2 (Operations)
Q. Status report
randum from the Chief Engineer to the President, dated October 9, 1963,
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reporting on the status of Fair design and construction contracts.
AGENDA ITEM 10. This item was taken up earlier on the Agenda.
AGENDA ITEM 12. Next meeting of the
Executive Committee
The date for the next meeting was left to the
call of the President.
There being no further business the meeting
adjourned.
Secretary
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EX&:UTIVE COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 15, 1963
Fair 1964-1965 Corporation was held at the Terrace Club on the Fair
site, Friday, November 15, 1963, at 9:30 A. M.
Present at the start of the meeting were:
being a quorum.
Thomas J. Deegan, Jr. , Chairman
Robert Moses
Ralph J. BWlche
Lou R. Crandall
James J. Delaney
Bernard F. Gimbel
Wallace K. Harrison
Father Laurence J. McGinley, S.J.
Arthur H. Motley
Charles Poletti
William E. Potter
Charles F. Preusse
Samuel I. Rosenman
George E. Spargo
Carol Lyttle, Esq.
Martin Stone
Guy F. Tozzoli
Stuart Constable
Edward Maguire
ArthurS. Hodgkiss
William Berns
Thomas J. Deeqan, Jr. , Chairp1an, presided. Ernestine R. Haiq
acted as Secretary.
Executive Committee
meeting - October 15, 1963
of the Executive Committee meeting of October 15,
approved.
AGENDA ITEM 2. Additions to
Executive Committee
There was submitted to the meeting a memoran-
dwn from the Chairman of the Organization Committee approving the
proposal that the following be appointed as additional members of the
EKecutive Committee:
John Elliott, Sr.
Dr. Ralph W. Seckman
Landon K. Thor.ne, Sr.
RESOLVED, that ARTICLE NINE, Section 3
of the By-Laws be amended to read "14 other
persons designated by the Executive Committee"
instead of "11 other persons designated by the
Executive Committee;" and
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FURTHER REBOLVED, that the following
be appointed members of the EXecutive
Committee:
John Elliott, Sr.
Dr. Ralph W. Seckman .
Landon K. Thorne, Sr.
At this point John Elliott, Sr., Dr. Ralph w. Sockman
and Landon K. Thorne, Sr. entered the meeting.
AGENDA ITEM 3. This item was considered after Item 5.
AGENDA ITEM 4. Report - Addition to staff
a. Carl Helgren
dwn from the President to the Executive Committee, dated November 7,
1963, reporting the appointment of Carl Holqren as Deputy Vice President
of Operations, effective January 1, 1964.
had been executed:
Mr. Stone stated that the following agreements
1. Clairol Incorporated
2. Singer Company Agreement
and Amendment No. 1
(Sponsorship of Arena
and EKhi bit)
3. Julimar Farm Corp.
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4. Gas, Inc.
Amendment No. 1
(Air-conditioning cooling tower)
5. Letter of Intention
Opening day television show
the Fair Corporation and Clairol Incorporated, a
the agreement of lease, dated October 21, 1963,
and Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated October 29,
1963, between the Fair Corporation and the
Singer Company, copies of which were submitted
to this meeting, are ratified and approved;
the agreement of lease, dated November 7, 1963,
between the Fair Corporation and Julimar Farm
Corp., copy of which was submitted to this
to the agreement of lease between the Fair
C.orporation and Gas, Inc., a copy of which was
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the endorsement
of the approval of the Fair Corporation on the
letter of intention of the National Broadcasting
Company, dated November 13, 1963, relating
to the opening day television show and its
sponsorship, a copy of which was submitted to
this meeting, is ratified and approved; and
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is authorized and directed to arranqe for such
further letters of intention or agreements, in
general accordance with the aforesaid letter,
as may be necessary or desirable to complete
the plans for the opening day television show
and its sponsorship
.Q. Status report
dum, dated November 8, 1963, from Martin Stone, Director of the
Industrial Section, to the President showing leases signed to date and
others in negotiation.
1. Revlon Gardens
Mr. Stone reported orally on the status of
negotiations with Revlon, Inc. for a proposed "Gardens of the World"
exhibit. After discussion, on motion duly made and seconded, it was
unanimously
and directed to arrange for the negotiation and
execution of an agreement with Revlon, Inc. in
general accordance with Mr. Stone's oral report
to the Executive Committee, subject to approval
as to form by counsel.
AGENDA ITEM 3. Financial status
:. Financial report
of receipts and disbursements from August 18, 1959 to October 31, 1963
showing among other things cash on hand and accounts payable.
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!(1) Bank borrowinqs
randum from the Comptroller to the President, dated November 8, 1963
projecting the cash needs of the corporation between now and opening
date.
Mr. Spargo, Chairman of the Finance Committee,
stated that Amendatory Agreement No. 4 to the Subscription Agreement
covering the 6% Promissory Notes of the Corporation had become effec-
tive on September 3, 1963 with the receipt of the consent of the holders
of at least 66-2/3% in principal amount of the Notes outstanding and that
in accordance with said Amendatory Agreement No. 4 it is desirable
for the Corporation to authorize the borrowing of an aggregate of
$6,000, 000 by ba.nlt loans at this time, of which $3, 000, 000 will be
borrowed immediately and the balance or any part thereof will be
borrowed later if and as required.
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Amendatory
Agreement No. 4 to the Agreement dated as of
December 1, 1960 (as amended by Amendatory
AgreemensNo. 1, 2 and 3) between the Corpora-
tion, The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Agent, and
subscribers to the 6% Promissory Notes of the
Corporation, which Amendatory Agreement
permits the Corporation to borrow from time
to time, by bank or other loans, amounts in
lieu of but not exceeding the balance of the
$40, 000, 000 principal amount of Notes
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au1florized under said Agreement but not issued
or subscribed for thereunder, which unsubscribed
balance is approximately $10, 000,000 in principal
amount, and to secure and evidence such borrow-
ings by notes or other evidences of indebtedness
payable prior to the maturity of the Notes under
the Agreement or otherwise having priority over
said Notes as the Corporation may determine to be
necessary or advisable, the Corporation hereby
authorizes the borrowing of an aggregate of
$6, 000, 000 from the following banks (herein called
the "Banks") which will severally agree to make
loans in the following amounts to the Corporation:
Name of Bank
Amount
Amalgamated Bank of New York $ 10, 000
The Bank of New York 100,000
Federation Bank and Trust Company 360,000
Irving Trust Company 360,000
Manufacturers Hanover
Trust Company
Marine Midland Trust Company
of New York
Bankers Trust Company
The Chase Manhattan Bank
Chemical Bank New York
Trust Company
First National City Bank
Morgan Guaranty Trust Company
of New York
850,000
120,000
500,000
1;330, 000
620,000
1;330, 000
620,000
of which amounts 50% or an aggregate of
$3, 000, 000 shall be borrowed on or before
November 29, 1963, and all or any part of the
remaining 50% of the above amounts, or an aggre-
gate of $3, 000,000, shall be borrowed on or before
April1, 1964, at such times and in such amounts
as the officers hereinafter authorized may determine
to be required by the Corporation ; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that said loans shall be
evidenced by promissory notes (herein called the
"notes") of the Corporation delivered to each of
the Banks in the principal amount of the loan made
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by such Bank as above stated, which notes shall
be dated as of the day of delivery thereof, shall
mature on August 1, 1964, shall be in negotiable
form and in the denomination of the principal
amount of the loan made by each such Bank or
such lesser amounts aggregating the principal
amount of the loan made by such Bank as the
officers of the Corporation and such Bank may
determine, the principal of and interest on each
note to be payable in lawful money of the United
States of America at the principal office of such
Bank in the City and State of New York; and
FURTHER REEOLVED, that the initial
$3, 000, 000 in principal amount of said notes so.
to be issued shall bear interest at 5% per annum
payable at maturity and the notes for the balance
of $3, 000, 000 or any part thereof shall bear
interest at such rate or rates as the officers of
the Corporation and said Banks may mutually de-
termine, and provided, however, that such rate or
rates shall not exceed l/2% over the then prevail-
ing prime rate for borrowings; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the loans and the
notes representing the same shall be-subject to
prepayment as a whole or in part at any time
prior to maturity of the notes, without premium,
by paying all or part of the principal amount there-
of, together with the unpaid interest accrued on
the amount of principal so prepaid to the date of
such prepayment, which prepayment shall be made
for the account of the holders of such notes as a
whole or pro rata if in part at the office at which the
same are payable on such date as shall be specified
by the Corporation in a written notice of such pre-
payment delivered to the Banks not less than thirty
days prior thereto; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the notes shall be
direct and general obligations of this Corporation,
entitled under any and all circumstances to payment
out of the net revenues of the Corporation, which
are hereby pledged thereto, prior to payment of the
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6% Promissory Notes issued .and outstanding under
the Agreement dated as of December 1, 1960, here-
inabove or payment of any other notes
or evidences of indebtedness of the Corporation
heretofore issued and outstanding, that the full
faith and credit of this Corporation are hereby pledqed
to the punctual payment of principal and interest on
the notes, and that the President, EKecutive Vice
President or Comptroller of the Corporation are each
hereby authorized to execute the notes and deliver
the same on behalf of this Corporation
.Q.. Report -Advance ticket sales
Mr. Deegan reported that as of today a little
short of 2, 000, 000 advance tickets have been sold.
For the benefit of the new members of the
Executive Committee the policy on general admission charges and advance
ticket sales was reviewed.
AGENDA ITEM: 6. Transportation Section
Authorization requested
1. National Maritime Union Park
dum from Guy F. Tozzoli to the President, dated October 30, 1963, request-
ing authority to negotiate and execute an agreement between the Fair
Corporation and the National Maritime Union for a World's Fair park in
the transportation area.
After discussion, it was the sense of the meeting
that Mr. Tozzoli is authorized to pursue his negotiations for this proposed
park, taking into account the views stated in the course of the discussion,
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and to report the results of such further negotiations to the E:Kecutive
Committee at its next meeting.
b. Status report
dum from Mr. Tozzoli to the President, dated November 6, 1963, listing
leases signed in the Transportation Section and others in negotiation.
Travel Pavilion
Mr. Tozzoli reported orally on the status of
the signing up of exhibitors in the Transportation and Travel Pavilion, on
tile status of construction, and on various changes which are being made
in the lease for this pavilion, including permission for a space show, in
order to help insure its success.
2. Hall of Science
Mr. Tozzoli reported on the status of the
exhibits in tile Hall of Science and on its construction status.
U. s. Space Park
randum from the Chief Engineer to the President, dated November 13,
1963, requesting authority to proceed with foundation construction for the
U. s. Space Park adjacent to the Hall of Science.
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seconded, it wa.s unanimously
RE30LVED, that the President is
authorized and directed to negotiate with a
selected list of bidders for construction of
foundations for the U. S, Space Park in
general accordance with the memorandwn
from the Chief Engineer to the President,
dated November 13, 1963; a copy of which
was submitted to this meeting, and to
execute an agreement on such terms and
with such contractor as he deems in the
best interests of the Fair Corporation.
3. Terrace Club
a. New Chairman
Mr. Tozzoli reported that Joseph A. Martino
had accepted Chairmanship of the Board of Governors, and that Stuart
had been appointed to fill the vacancy on the Board occasioned
by Mr. Martino's election as Chairman.
Mr. Tozzoli stated that the Terrace Club now
has 961 members.
b. Mr. Robinson's press release
There was a discussion of the press release
issued by Mr. Robinson subsequent to his relinquishing the post of
Chairman of the Club.
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a. Ratifications
Gov. Poletti stated that the following agree-
1. African Pavilion, Inc.
and Amendment No. 1
2. Institute of Economic Development
of the Austrian Federal Economic
Chamber - Amendment No. 1
3. Kingdom of Thailand
Amendment No. 1
seconded, it was tmanimously
ment of participation, dated October 7, 1963,
between the Fair Corporation and African
Pavilion Inc., and Amendment No. 1 thereto,
executed November 7, 1963, copies of which
were submitted to this meeting, are ratified
and approved;
Fair Corporation and Institute of Ebonomic
Development of the Austrian Federal Economic
Chamber, a copy of which was submitted to this
meeting, is ratified and approved; and
Fair Corporation and Kingdom of Thailand, a
is ratified and approved.
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.Q. Lawsuit.- French Pavilion
Gov. Poletti reviewed the background of the
agreement of participation between the Fair Corporation and International
Expositions, Inc. for a French Pavilion at the Fair and the termination
thereof by the Fair Corporation for non-performance of the terms of the
agreement, following which termination a suit has been filed against the:
Fair Corporation and other parties.
c. Amendment of Rules and Regulations
- International participants
dum from Gov. Poletti to the President, dated November 12, 1963,recommend-
inq the revision of Part 4 of the Fair's Special Rules and Hequlations, re-
lating to international exhibits.
REBOLVED, that a revision of Part 4 of the
Special Regulations of the Fair Corporation, in
general accordance with the memorandum from
the Vice President .. International Affairs and
Exhibits, to the President, dated November 12,
1963, a copy of which was submitted to this
meeting, is ratified and adopted, effective
immediately.
g. Status report
There w ~ c : ; submitted to the meeting a memoran-
dum from the Vice President-International Affairs and EXhibits to the
President, dated November 8, 1963, setting forth agreements signed in
the International Section.
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Gov. Poletti reported on his recent trip
for the purpose of expediting planning and completion of exhibits.
Mr. Deegan reported on his recent visit to
the Vatican. He stated that tile Pieta will leave Italy by ship on
April 5, 1964 and arrive in New York on April 13th. It will be un-
veiled on Sunday, April 19th at the Fair site when the Chapel in the
Vatican Pavilion will be blessed.
AGENDA ITEM 8. United States Pavilion
Gen. Potter and Congressman Delaney re-
ported on the exhibits planned for the first and second floors of the
U. s. Pavilion.
Mr. Delaney reported that four representatives
of the United States Information Agency are to meet after the EXecutive
Committee meeting today to discuss with Mr. Deegan and other Fair
staff members a plan for promoting 1964 as "See America Year."
had been executed:
~ Ratifications
Gen. Potter stated that the following agreements
1. State of Oklahoma
Amendment No. 1
2. New Mexico Development
Corporation- Amendment No. 1
3. George Murphy and Associates
(Hollywood, U.S.A.)
Amendment No. 1
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unanimously
No. 1, dated October 10, 1963, to the agreement
of participation between the Fair Corporation and
the State of Oklahoma, a copy of which was sub-
Amendment No. 1, dated October 8, 1963, to the
agreement of participation between the Fair
Corporation and the New Mexico Development
Corporation, a copy of which was submitted to
Amendment No. 1, dated October 22, 1963, to
the agreement of lease between the Fair Corpora-
tion and George Murphy and Associates
Entertainment Industries, Inc., a copy of which
approved.
.Q. Status report
randum from Gen. Potter to the President, dated November 8, 1963 show-
ing states which have executed agreements of participation and the status
of others in negotiation.
At this point in the meeting Gen. Potter re-
ported on a proposal recently submitted for an American Museum of
Contempomry Art at the Fair site. The proposal envisions pre-fabricated
construction to enable the structure to be finished by the opening of the
Fair. The financing for the project has not yet materialized.
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AGENDA ITEM 10. Concessi<;ms and Operations
~ Ratifications
ments had been executed!
Mr. Constable stated that the following aqree-
1. Henraetone Enterprises, Inc.
(Theatre)
1a. Dr. John Powell Herrlln
First-Aid Treatment Center
2. Sinclair Refining Company
Gas Station Concession
Amendment No. 1
(Construction and operation-
Gas Station)
3. Marinas of the Future, Inc.
Amendatory Agreement No. 1
(Exception-service station barges)
4. Post Office
a. Modification No. 3
(Possession date)
b. Modification No. 4
(Interior exhibit)
5. Photo Lab, Inc.
Amendment No. 1
6. The Long Island Rail Road Company
Exhibit
7. New York Transit Authority
Lease of building
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On motion .duly made and seconded, it was
unanimously
REEOLVED, that the execution of the agree-
ment of lease, dated November 1, 1963, between
the Fair Corporation and Henraetone Enterprises,
Inc. , a copy of which was submitted to this
the agreement, dated October 30, 1963, between
the Fair Corporation and Dr. John Powell Herrlin,
relating to a First-Aid Treatment Center at the
Fair site, a copy of which was submitted to this
Amendment No. 1, dated October 1, 1963, to the
and Sinclair Refining Company for a Gas Station
concession, a copy of which was submitted to this
Amendatory Agreement No. 1, dated October 28,
1963, to the agreement of lease between the Fair
Corporation and Marinas of the Future, Inc., a
FURTHER REEOLVED, that modifications
Nos. 3 and 4, dated October 28, 1963 and
November 6, 1963, respectively, to the agree-
ment to lease between the Fair Corporation and
the United States Government, relating to a
Post Office at the Fair site, copies of which were
submitted to this meeting, are ratified and
approved;
Amendment No. 1, dated October 8, 1963, to
the agreement of license between the Fair
Corporation and Photo Lab, Inc., a copy of
which was submit ted to this meeting, is ratified
and approved;
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that the executiOn
of the agreement of lease, dated October 20,
1963, between the Fair Corporation and The
Long Island Rail Road Company, a copy of
which was submitted to this meeting, is
FURTHER. RESOLVED, that the execution
of the agreement for temporary occupancy of
property, dated October 10, 1963, between the
Fair Corporation and New York City Transit
Authority, a copy of which was submitted to
this meeting, is ratified and approved.
b. Authorization requested
- Operation Sail
Mr. Constable explained that "Operation Sail"
is a proposed sailing race across the Atlantic Ocean between sailing
vess.els of various countries. The vessels will arrive in New York in
July 1964, be greeted by the President of the United States, and lay at
anchor in the Hudson River for approximately a week.
authorized and directed to arrange for ap-
propriate participation by the Fair Corpora-
tion in this event.
Electronic Information Boards
November 14, 1963, setting forth the details of proposals for providing
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and sponsoring 11 electronically operated bulletin .boards located through-
out the Fair grounds. There was a full discussion of the nature and
extent of the product and other identification which will be made by
General Foods on the boards.
R.ESOL VED, that the President is authorized
and directed to negotiate and execute agreements
between the Fair Corporation and General
Indicator Corporation and between the Fair Corpora-
tion and General Foods Corporation, for the con-
struction by General Indicator and the sponsorship
by General Foods of such boards, in general ac-
cordance with the memorandum from the Vice
President-Operations to the President, dated
November 14, 1963, a copy of which was presented
to this meeting, and with drafts of the agreements
submitted to this meeting, with such additions or
modifications as may be approved as to substance
by the President and as to form by counsel.
g. Status report
There was submitted to the meeting memoranda
from the Vice President-Operations to the President, dated November 8,
1963, setting forth the status of concessions and licenses in negotiation,
and other matters within his jurisdiction, exclusive of the Lake Amusement
Area.
~ Appointment of special policemen
November 4, 1963 with a list of special policemen who had been appointed
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since the last Ex:ecuti.ve Committee meeting, upon the recommendation
of Pinkerton's National Detective Agency, Inc.
seconded, it was tmanimously
appointment of the special policemen as set
forth in t11e memorandum from the Vice President
Operations to the President, dated November 4,
1963, a copy of which was submitted to this meet-
ing, for the policing of the area occupied by the
Fair, as recommended by Pinkerton's National
Detective Agency, Inc. in its letters dated
October 18, 1963 and November 1, 1963, copies
of which have been submitted to this meeting; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President be
and he is authorized to take any action on behalf
of the Corporation which may be required to make
these appointments effective.
~ Ratifications
1. Special Enterprises
Show Boat, Inc.
Judge Rosenman stated that an agre.ement of
lease had been executed between the Fair Corporation and Special
Enterprises Show Boat, Inc. for the construction and installation of a
Showboat on Meadow Lake which will provide Showboat type entertain
ment in two sit .. down service restaurants.
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ment of lease, dated November 8, 1963, be-
tween the Fair Corporation and Special Enter-
prises Show Boat, Inc., a copy of which was
approved.
.Q. Status report
randum from Samuel I. Rosenman to the President, dated November 7,
1963, showing the status of plans and construction of concessions in the
Lake Amusement Area.
1. Doll Palace
Judge Rosenman stated that negotiations are
pending for the leasing of one of the areas between the ramps for a Doll
Palace and that a deposit of $25, 000 has been received, to be returned in
the event that a lease is not concluded by November 22nd.
2. Amphitheatre roof
Gen. Potter stated that the construction of the
Amphitheatre roof as presently designed was now estimated to cost
$700, 000 instead of $300, 000 as originally estimated, half of which original
estimate or $150,000 was to be paid for by the Fair Corporation. Negotia-
tions are now in progress to devise a new type of roof design to be
constructed at a total cost of not to exceed $350, 000.
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AGENDA ITEM 12. Report on Teamster work stoppage
randum from Judge Edward C. Maguire, Labor Relations Couns.el, to the
President, dated November 8, 1963, reviewing the background of stoppages
of truck deliveries to the Fair site during the month of October.
Judge Maguire also reported orally on the
problem and stated that everything possible is being done to avoid a
recurrence.
! Authorization for bids
1. Preparation-EXhibit space-Arena
2. Paving walkways in open areas
There was submitted to the meeting memoranda
from the Chief Engineer to the President, dated November 7, 1963, re-
questing authority to arrange for contracts set forth in such memoranda.
After discussion, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously
to take bids from pre-qualified bidders or other-
1. Preparation of exhibit space-arena
in general accordance with the memoranda from
the Chief Engineer to the President, dated
November 7, 1963, copies of which were sub-
mitted to this meeting, and to execute agreements
on such terms and with such contractors as he
deems in the best interests of the Fair Corporation.
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b. Report ~ Execution of
- authorized contracts
1963, reporting the execution of an authorized change order in connec-
tion with the additional Public Relations space in the Arena
. Status report
1963, reporting on the status of Fair design and construction.
AGENDA ITEM 14. Expediting construction
~ Status report
dated November 8, 1963, setting forth the status of exhibits now under
construction, totaling $300, 000, 000.
AGENDA ITEM 15. Department of Parks
Engineering and Construction
~ Status report
randum from W. Earle Andrews, Engineering Consultant, giving a break-
down of the status of contracts let and to be let by the Department of Parks.
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! Status report
There was submitted to the meeting two
memoranda, dated November 1 and November 14, 1963, from ArthurS.
Hodgkiss, Consultant on the Arterial Program, to the President, showing
the status of arterial contracts in the vicinity of the Fair.
Mr. Hodgkiss reported orally that all contracts,
with the exception of one, will be completed before the end of the year.
AGENDA ri'EM 17. Communications and
Public Relations
!Report - Addition to staff
randum from the Vice President-Communications and Public Relations,
to ~ e President, dated November 6, 1963, reporting the appointment of
William Laurence as Science Consultant, effective December 1, 1963
.Q. Status report
randum from the Vice President-Communications and Public Relations,
to the President, dated November 9, 1963, outlining the program for
1. Controversy re
Anderson Isometric Map
Counsel reviewed the basis of the controversy
with Anderson Isometric Maps, Inc. growing out of Anderson's production
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of a map of the Fair site for Look MagaZine. This matter has now
been resolved to the satisfaction of the Fair Corporation and Look Magazine
but a controversy remains with Anderson.
A photographer from Parade Maqazine took
pictures of the Executive Committee for use in connection with an article
on the World's Fair which will appear in a forthcoming issue of that
magazine.
AGENDA ITEM 18. Next meeting
Executive Committee
It was agreed the next meeting of the Executive
Committee will be held at the Terrace Club on Monday, December 16, 1963
at 9:30 A. M.
adjourned.
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
DECEMBER 3, 1963
A special meeting of the Executive Committee of New York
World's Fair 1964-1966 Corporation was held at the Administration
Building, Flushing Meadow Park, Tuesday, December 3, 1963, at
9:30A.M.
Present were:
being a quorum.
'Ib.omas J. Deegan, Jr. , Chairman
Robert Moses
Lou R. Crandall
Charles Poletti
William E. Potter
Charles F. Preusse
Samuel I. Rosenman
Paul R. Screvane
Also present was John V. Thornton.
Thomas 1. Deegan, Jr., Chairman, presided. John v. Thornton
acted as Secretary.
Executive Committee meeting-
November 15, 1963
of the Executive Committee meeting of November 15,
apprwed.
AGENDA ITEM 2. Children's group admission
certificates
There was submitted to the meeting a tele-
graphic notice of the meeting and a memorandum to the Executive
Committee from the President, both dated December 2, 1963, setting-
forth a suggestion from an entirely disinterested source concerning
a special school children's admissions certificate for 1964.
Such a certificate would admit grammar and
high school classes of the public, parochial and private schools in
New York City and within a radius of fifty miles of the Fairgrounds,
in groups of twenty-five or less, at $6. 25 per certificate, with one
teacher admitted:free with each certificate. The arrangement would 1
apply only on school days in May, June, September and <Xtober of 1964, -
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from Monday to Friday, inclusive. One certificate would be purchased
by a school system for each class of twenty-five or less, and the
children would all come together with a teacher in charge. A certificate
would be good for only one visit by a class, and any class over 25 would
require more than one certificate. Only heads of schools, public,
parochial and private, would be dealt with by the Fair.
Mr. Moses pointed out that the $1, 500,000
loss in admissions revenue from adoption of this proposal, and
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the administration costs of $250, 000, both of which were referred to
in the memorandum submitted to the meeting, were estimates only.
The proposal involves a number of imponderables such as how many
classes will take advantage of the certificate and how many children
will come through this method that would otherwise not come at all.
Mr. Moses has discussed the suggestion
with Mayor Wagner. Both he and the Mayor agree it is a reasonable
solution to the problem. Mr. Screvane stated that he heartily supports
the suqgestion which he regards as a means of insuring the ability
of all metropolitan area children to obtain the educational benefits
of the Fair.
A question was raised whether the plan
envisions selling the certificates after the Fair opens as well as in
advance of opening. Mr. Preusse replied that, in view of the fact
that it will be difficult for school systems to determine their needs--
particularly their needs for the months of September and October--prior
to the opening of the Fair, the certificates will be sold both prior to
opening of the Fair and thereafter.
Qte stions wer.e also raised as to whether
adoption of such a program might lead to special programs for other
groups. Mr. Deegan replied that this would not occur and that, in
his opinion, adoption of such a plan for school children will act as a restraining
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factor on other demands. Mr. Screvane stated that no chanqes in the
proqram would be sought by the City Administration.
Mr. Moses also pointed out that the adverse
financial impact of the plan is somewhat counterbalanced by the fact
that advance ticket sales have been proceeding well. Mr. Deegan
stated in this regard that 2, 119,000 tickets have now been sold for a
total of $2, 521, 000.
After full discussion, it was the sense of the
meeting that the program should be approved and adopted on the under-
standing that no other special programs will be undertaken and that no
chanqes of substance will be made in the children's program as approved
and adopted. On motion duly made and seconded, it was thereupon
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the plan for school
children's admissions set forth in the memo-
randum of December 2, 1963 submitted to the
meeting is approved and adopted with such
additions or modifications, approved in substance
by the President and in form by counsel, as may
be necessary or desirable to implement it.
In addition to the members of the Executive
Committee present at the meeting; communications had been received
by the time of the meeting from Dr. Bunche, Mr. Elliott, Mr. Gimbel,
Mrs. Lasker, Dr. Seckman and Mr. Spargo expressing their concurrence
in the plan. No dissenting views had been expressed.
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Mr. Preusse read to the meeting a form of
press announcement concerning the children's admissions plan which
had been prepared jointly by the Fair Corporation and the City and
approved by the Mayor and Mr. Moses. The form of press announce-
ment was unanimously approved.
AGENDA ITEM 3. Status report on preparation of
post- Fair plan for Flushing Meadow
and Beyond
Gen. Potter stated that the Fair Corporation's
preliminary report on the post-Fair plan for Flushing Meadow and
adjacent park areas, which had been discussed at a number of prior
meetings of the Executive Committee, is now well advanced. It is
expected to be ready for a final review on December 18th prior to
printing. He submitted to the meeting a map outlining in detail the
restoration and improvement work which the Fair Corporation proposes
to do in Flushing Meadow Park, supplementing demolition, salvage and
industrial liquidation by the Fair and its exhibitors and concessionaires,
and in the adjacent corridor parks up to and including Douglaston Park.
Mr. Screvane suggested it would be desirable
to discuss the preliminary plan informally with the City administration.
Mr. Moses stated that a meeting with the Borough President of Queens
had already been arranged to take place this week. He emphasized,
however, that the plan is merely a prel!minary one which is being
advanced by the Fair Corporation as its proposal to insure appropriate
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restoration and full improvement of Flushing Meadow and the related
corridor park lands east of the Fair. The plan is being offered to the
City as presenting what the Fair Corporation is prepared to do at no
cost to the City, assuminq that the revenues are available and that
the. plan meets with approval of the City authorities.
Mr. Moses pointed out that it had always
been contemplated, and in fact is provided in the existinq Fair legis
lation and in the lease between the Fair and the City, that
the revenues from the Fair would be used for the restoration and improve-
ment of the Flushing Meadow area. The lease from the City to the Fair
Corporation requires the Fair Corporation to demolish and remove
temporary structures and restore the park. This includes the work
to be done by exhibitors and others under contracts with the Fair.
Demolition, restoration and improvement are inseparably interwined,
both from the viewpoint of supervision and coordination of planninq,
salvaqe and construction and minimizing of cost, and the proposal of
the Fair Corporation contemplates all three being accomplished under
the jurisdiction of the Fair Corporation pursuant to an appropriate
amendment, legislative authorization and approval by the City of the
plans for all improvements. He pointed out further that the potentialities
of Flushing Meadow Park and its neighboring corridor parks had never
been realized after the last Fair, with the result that they had a very
limited use during the period between the two Fairs, and that,
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unless a plan for post- Fair improvement is developed and approved
by all concerned at an early date, the unfortunate history of 1939-'40
will repeat itself.
AGENDA ITEM 4. Other Business
Gov. Poletti reported that financing for the
American-Israel pavilion was now assured and that the Government of
Israel had aqreed to lend moral support to the project.
Commissioner Patterson reported on his
recent trip abroad durinq which he found widespread support for the
Fair.
adjourned.
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Secretary
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
DEC ElvtBER 16, 1963
A meetlnq of the Executive Committee of New York World's
Fair 1984-1965 Corporation was held at the Administration Buildinq,
Flushing Meadow Park, Monday, December 16, 1963 at 9:00 A, M,
Present: Thomas J. Deegan, Jr. , Chairman
Robert Moses
being a quorum.
John Elliott, Sr.
Bernard F. Gimbel
Wallace K. Harrison
Mrs. Albert D. Lasker
Father Laurene e J. McGinley, S, J.
Arthur H. Motley
Charles Poletti
William E. Potter
Charles F. Preuss e
Samuel I. Rosenman
Paul R. Screvane
Dr. Ralph W. Seckman
John V. Thornton, Esq.
Martin Stone
Guy F. Tozzoli
Stuart Constable
Erwin Witt
Thomas J. Deegan, Jr. , Chairman, presided. Ernestine R. Halg
acted as Secretary.
EXecutive Committee special
meeting December 3, 1963
seconded, lt was unanimously
of Ute Executive Committee special meeting of
December 3, 1963 is depensed with and such
minutes are approved.
Agenda Item 5 was considered at this point in
the meeting.
!!: Ratification of executed agreements
Gov. Poletti stated that the following agree-
ments, which he described briefly, had been executed:
1. Philippines Participation
New York World's Fair 1964-1965
Amendment No. 1
2. Wycliffe Bible Translators, Incorporated
Rider to agreement
3. Pavilion of Caribbean
Robert C. Wetenhall
Amendment No. 1
No. 1, dated November 7, 1963, to the agree-
ment of participation between the Fair Corpora-
tion and Philippines Participation New York
World's Fair 1964-1965, a copy of which was
submitted to this meeting, ts ratified and approved;
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that the agree-
ment of participation and Rider thereto, both
dated December 2, 1963 between the Fair
Corporation and Wycllffe Bible Translators,
Incorporated, copies of which were submitted
to this meeting, are ratified and approved; and
of Amendment No. 1, dated November 18, 1963,
Fair Corporation and Robert C. Wetenhall
(Pavilion of the Caribbean), a copy of which
approved.
Gov. Poletti stated that he had rejected
recent applications of four nations for pavilions at the Fair. In
consultation with the Fair Corporation's engineers, and with the
approval of the President, it had been determined that there was in-
sufflcent time to insure completion of the buildings in question by
the time of the opening of the Fair. Gov. Poletti suggested to these
applicants that they arrange for exhibits in the International Plaza.
After discussion, it was the sense of the
meeting that this action of Gov. Poletti was ratified and approved and
that the policy of the Fair Corporation shall be to reject any further
such applications.
Gov. Poletti stated that, because of the
demand for space in the International Plaza, the principals of the Plaza
had proposed that there be a second such enterprise. After discussion
and on the recommendation of Gov. Poletti, it was the sense of the
meeting that a second International Plaza should not be authorized.
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_2. Status report
randum from the Vice President-International Affairs and Exhibits to
the President, dated December 9, 1963, setting forth agreements
signed ln the International Section.
AGENDA ITErv'I 2. Financial status
~ Financial report
of receipts and disbursements from August 18, 1959 to November 30, 1963
showing, among other things, cash on hand and accounts payable, and
including the short term bank loans in a total amount of $3, 000, 000
authorized by the EXecutive Committee at its meeting of November 15,
1963.
b. Authorization - Additional
- signatures - checks and
requisitions
randum from the Comptroller to the President, dated December 2, 1963,
recommending changes in the authorized signatories and counter
signatories on checks and requisitions.
RESOLVED, that the Executive Committee
approves the signatories recommended by the
Comptroller, for the reasons set forth in his
memorandum to the President, dated
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December 2, 1963, a copy of which was
submitted to this meeting, and designates
the following as authorized signatories,
in addition to Stuart Constable, Vice
President-Operations and Erwin Witt,
Comptroller:
For the Vice President-Operations
Carl Halgren, Deputy Vice President-Operations
Grace M. Glennon, Executive Assistant
Harry F. Meyers, Director Maintenance and Security
R. F. Tarkman, Office Manager
For the Comptroller
John Brennan, Chief Accountant
Katherine Spear, Administrative Assistant
; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proper
officers are authorized and directed to take
whatever further steps are necessary or
desirable to carry out the authorization of
this resolution.
Upon the suggestion of Messrs. Gimbel and
Motley, it was the sense of the meeting thal the President and the
Comptroller be authorized and directed to take whatever steps are
necessary to increase the bond on each such signatory to $100, 000.
c. Staff increases
There 'Nas submitted to the meeting a memo-
randum reporting staff increases and effectl'Je dates.
_g. Advance Ticket Sales
Mr. Deegan reported that as of today over
2, 800, 000 advance tickets had been sold and that the requests for tickets
were increasing weekiy.
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Mr. Martin Stone stated that the following
agreements had been executed:
1. All State Properties, Inc.
(Model homes)
2. All State Properties, Inc. and
R. H. Macy & Co., Inc.
Letter agreement
(Furnishing homes)
ment of lease, dated November 21, 1963,
between the Fair Corporation and All State
Properties, Inc., for two model homes at the
Fair site, a copy of which was submitted to
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Fair
Corporation's endorsement of approval of the
letter agreement, dated November 27, 1963,
between All State Properties, Inc. and R. H.
Macy & Co., Inc. for the furnishing of these
homes, a copy of which was submitted to this
meeting, is ratified and approved.
_Q. Status report
randum, dated December 10, 1963, from Martin Stone to the President
showing leases signed in the Industrial Section.
1. World of Food
2. Opening Day television
show sponsorship
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3. Revlon, Inc. Garden
4. Pan American Highway Garden
Mr. Stone reported orally on the status of
the World of Food Pavilion and on the fact that the United States Steel
Corporation had agreed to sponsor the Opening Day television show.
Mr. Stone also reported that Revlon, Inc.
had decided not to go forward with the Revlon, Inc. Gardens and that a
further proposal was now under discussion for a Pan American Highway
Garden.
Mr. Guy F. Tozzoli stated that the following
agreements, the terms of which he described briefly, had been executed:
1. U. s. Space Park
Travel Pavilion
Amendment No. 3
ment of lease, dated December 12, 1963, between
the Fair Corporation and the United States
Government for aU. S. Space Park at the Fair
site, a copy of which was submitted to this
meeting, is ratified and approved; and
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of Amendment No. 3, dated November 21,
1963, to the agreement of lease between the
Fair Corporation and Transportation and
Travel Pavilion, Inc., a copy of which was
approved.
_2. Status report
randum from Mr. Tozzoli to the President, dated December 9, 1963,
listing leases signed in the Transportation Section and others in
negotiation.
1. National Maritime
Union Park
Mr. Tozzoli stated that an agreement was
beinq negotiated between the Fair Corporation and the National Maritime
Union in accordance with the views expressed by the Executive Committee
at its meeting of November 15, 1963, for a National Maritime Union
Park at the Fair site.
2. Hall of Science
Mr. Tozzoli reported orally on the status of
construction of the Hall and on the status of the exhibits therein.
AGENDA ITEM 5. This item was taken up after Item 1.
AGENDA ITEM 6. United States Pavllion
Gen. Potter reported orally on the status of
the United States Pavillon.
AGENDA ITEM 7. State Section
Gen. Potter stated that the following agree-
1. Agreement among WED
Enterprises, Inc. (Disney),
Tilinois Commission on the
New York World's Fair and
the Fair Corporation
2. Montana Territorial
Centennial Commission
Amendment No. 2
3. State of Wisconsin
seconded, 1 t was unanimously
ment among WED Enterprises, Inc. (Disney),
the Tilinois Commission on the New York World's
Fair and the Fair Corporation, dated November 15,
of Amendment No. 2, dated November 1, 1963,
Fair Corporation and Montana Territorial
Centennial Commission, a copy of which was
approved; and
of the agreement of participation and Amend-
ment No. 1 thereto, both dated November 1,
1963, between the Fair Corporation and
Wisconsin Pavilion, Inc., copies of which were
submitted to this meeting, are ratified and
approved,
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_. Status report
randwn from the Executive Vice President to the President, dated
December 9, 1963, showing states which have executed agreements of
participation and the status of construction in that area.
AGENDA ITEM 8. Operations, Concessions and Licenses
a. Ratification of executed agreements
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Mr. Constable stated that the following agree-
1.
General Indicator Corp.
Electronic Bulletin Boards
2.
General Foods Corp.
Sponsorship of Bulletin Boards
3.
Goldfarb Exposition Souvenir Corp.
Amendment No. 1
4.
Maroda Enterprises, Inc.
Modification
5.
Approval of advertising agreement
Greyhound at the World's Fair, Inc.
and TDI Bus Terminal Advertising, Inc.
6.
Approval of licensing agreement
between Greyhotmd at the World's
Fair, Inc. and Media Enterprises, Inc.
7.
Approval of bus lease agreement
Greyhound at the World's Fair, Inc.
and The Greyhotmd Corporation
8.
Jaycopters (New York) Ltd.
Assignment of lease
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unanimously
9. D. H. Baldwin Company
Letter agreement
(Supply and maintenance of
pianos and organs)
After motion duly made and seconded, it was
ment, dated November 18, 1963, between the
Fair Corporation and General Indicator Corp.
for the installation of electronic bulletin boards,
of agreement, dated November 18, 1963, be-
tween the Fair Corporation and General Foods
Corp., relating to sponsorship of the aforesaid
electronic bulletin boards, a copy of which was
Amendment No. 1, dated November 8, 1963, to
the license agreement between the Fair Corporation
and Goldfarb Expos! tion Souvenir Corp. , a copy of
approved;
the modification, dated November 7, 1963, to the
and Maroda Enterprises, Inc., a copy of which was
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Fair Corpora-
tion's approval of the advertising agreement be-
tween Greyhound at the World's Fair Inc. and TDI
Bus Terminal Advertising Inc., dated November 19,
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Corporation's approval of the licensing agree-
ment between Greyhound at the World's Fair
Inc. and Media Enterprises, Inc., dated
December 13, 1953, a. copy of whi<;h was sub-
mitted to this meeting, is ratified and
approved;
Corporation's approval of the bus lease agree-
ment between Greyhound at the World's Fair
Inc. and The Greyhound Corporation, dated
December 13, 1963, a copy of which was sub-
FURTHER R ESOLVF.D, that the execution
of the assignment, dated October 30, 1963, of
the agreement of lease, dated August 6, 1963,
between the Fair Corporation and Messrs.
Dubasz and Ryan to Jaycopters (New York) Ltd.,
the letter agreement, dated November 8, 1963,
between the Fair Corporation and D, H. Baldwin
Company, for the supply and maintenance of
pianos and organs at the Fair site, a copy of
and approved.
b. Authorization requested
- official World's Fair band
1. Paul Lavelle, Director
2. Cities Service Oil Co.
Sponsorship
There were presented to the meeting two
memoranda from the Vice President-Operations to the President, dated
December 10, 1963, requesting that the President be authorized to
negotiate agreements with Paul Lavelle to provide for and supervise
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the official World's Fair band and with Cities Service Oil Co. to
sponsor the band. Mr. Constable and Mr. Deegan pointed out that the
matter of sponsorship of the band had been under negotiation with
various companies over a long period, and that it appeared at this time
that the Cities Service proposal was the best obtainable. Mter dis-
cussion, and on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously
and directed to negotiate and execute an agree-
ment between the Fair Corporation and Paul
Lavalle, or such corporation as he may form
for the purpose, for providing and supervising
the official World's Fair band, in general ac-
cordance with the memorandwn from the Vice
President-Operations to the President dated
mitted to this meeting, with such additions or
modifications as may be approved as to sub-
stance by the President and as to form by counsel:
and
authorized and directed to negotiate and execute
an agreement between the Fair Corporation and
Cities Service Oil Company for sponsorship of
the official World's Fair band, in general ac-
cordance with the memorandwn from the Vice
President-Operations to the President, dated
mitted to this meeting with such additions or
modifications as may be approved as to substance
by the President and as to form by counsel.
c. Report - Amendment to Par. 3. 08
- of Fair Corporation Health Code
There was submitted to the meeting a copy of
an amendment to paragraph 3. 08 "Examim tion of Foodhandlers", of
the New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Health Code, which Mr. Constable
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reported had been approved by the City Council .
.Q. Status report
There was submitted to the meeting memo-
randa, dated December 10, 1963, from the Vice President-Operations
to the President, setting forth the status of concessions and licenses and
other matters within his jurisdiction, exclusive of the Lake Amusement
Area.
~ Appointment of special policemen
There was ::;ubmitted to the meeting a memo-
randwn from the Vice President-Operations to the President, dated
December 10, 1963 with a list of special policemen who had been ap-
pointed since the meeting of the Executive Committee, November 15, 1963,
upon the recommendation of Pinkerton's National Detective Agency, Inc.
appointment of the special policemen as set
forth in the memorandwn from the Vice President-
Operations to the President, dated December 10,
ing, for the policing of the area occupied by the
Fair, as recommended by Pinkerton's National
Detective Agency, Inc. in its letters dated
December 2, 4 and 6, 1963, copies of which
have been submitted to this meeting; and
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behalf of the Corporation which may be required
to make these appointments effective.
AGENDA ITEM 9. Lake Amusement Section
!! Status Feport
randum from Samuel I. Rosenman to the President, dated December 10,
1963, setting forth the status of plans and construction in the Lake
Amusement Area, which area is entirely rented. Judge Rosenman
reported that the plan for a Doll Palace between the ramps in the Lake
Area had been abandoned.
AGENDA IT EM 10. Fair Engineering and Construction
~ Authorizations requested
1. Amphitheatre roof
randum from the Chief Engineer to the President, dated December 10,
1963, requesting authority to negotiate contracts with George A. Fuller
8ompany for the construction of the Amphitheatre roof, and with
Ammann & Whitney for the supervision of such construction.
and directed to negotiate contracts with George A.
Fuller Company for the construction of the
Amphitheatre roof and with Ammann and Whitney
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for the supervision of such construction
in general accordance with the memoran-
dum from the Chief Engineer to the
President, dated December 10, 1963, a
and to execute such contracts on such terms
as he deems in the best interest of the Fair
Corporation; and
FURTHER R ESO LV ED, that the
President is authorized and directed to
negotiate such amendment to the Fair Corpora-
tion's contract with Amphitheatre, Inc. as may
be necessary or desirable in connection with
the construction of the roof.
2. The Singer Company.
Amendment
randum from the Chief Engineer to the President, dated December 10,
1963, recommending an amendment to the lease agreement between the
Fair Corporation and The Singer Company for the reasons set forth in said
memorandum.
and directed to conclude and execute an amendment
to the agreement, dated October 21, 1963, between
the Fair Corporation and The Singer Company, in
general accordance with the memorandum from the
Chief Engineer to the President dated December 10,
ing, with such additions or modifications as may be
approved as to substance by the President and as to
form by COW1sel.
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b. Report - Execution of
- authorized contracts
dwn from the Chief Engineer to the President, dated December 10,1963,
reporting the execution of the following contracts authorized by the
Executive Committee:
1. World's Fair Street and
Directional Signs
Status report
randum, dated December 10, 1963, reporting on the status of Fair
design and construction.
AGENDA ITEM 11. Expediting construction
! Status report
dated December 9, 1963, setting forth the status of exhibits now under
construction, totaling $304, 000, 000.
AGENDA ITErv1 12. Department of Parks
Engineering and construction
! Status report
randum from W. Earle Andrews, Engineering Consultant, giving a
breakdown of the status of contracts let and to be let by the Department
of Parks.
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AGENDA ITEM: 13. Post Fair Plans
! Introduction to report
There was submitted to the meeting a revised
draft, dated December 12, 1963, of the President's Introductory Statement
for the Report of the Post Fair Plans for Flushing Meadow Park and Beyond.
Gen. Potter reported that the preliminary draft
of the Report is now ready and will be discussed at a meeting of the Fair
staff and consultants later this week. The finished report will be in the
hands of .the printer early in January.
AGENDA ITEM: 14. Arterial Program
! Status report
randum, dated December 6, 1963, from Arthur S. Hodgkiss, Consultant
on the Arterial Program, to the President showing the status of arterial
contracts' in the vicinity of the Fair.
Public Relations
~ Status report
randum from the Vice President-Communications and Public Relations to
the President, dated December 9, 1963, outlining the program for
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AGENDA ITEM 16. Preparation for Joint Annual
Meeting of Members and Directors
~ Date of meeting- January 22, 1964
The date of January 22, 1964 for the Joint
Annual Meeting of Members and Directors was approved.
b. Authorization to prepare
- Directors Annual Report
to Members
RESOLVED, that the President and
Comptroller are hereby authorized and directed
to prepare the Annual R'eport of the Directors,
pursuant to Section 46 of the Membership Corpora-
tions Law of New York, for presentation on
behalf of the Board of Directors, at the Annual
Members Meeting to beheld on January 22, 1964 .
. Appointment of Organization
Committee as Nominating
Committee for Directors
After eli scussion, on motion duly made and
RESOLVED, that the Members of the
Organization Committee are hereby appointed
to serve as Members of the Nominating
Committee to nominate the Directors for next
year for election at the Annual Members Meet-
ing to be held on January 22, 1964.
d. Appointment of Proxy Committee
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seconded, lt was unanimously
hereby appoints Robert Moses, Thomas J. Deegan, Jr.
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and Charles F. Preusse to serve as Members
of the Proxy Committee for tile Annual Members
Meeting to be held on January 22, 1964.
e. Preparation of Amendment to
- Certificate of Incorporation
Mr. Preusse stated that tile Certificate of
Incorporation provided for a maximum of 250 directors and this maximum
had now been reached.
seconded, 1t was unanimously
hereby approves the following amendment to
Paragraph FIF'I'H of the Certificate of
Incorporation:
FIFTH: the number of its directors
is to be n'ot less than five nor more
than three hundred;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Executive
Committee recommends to the Members that
they authorize the making and filing of said
amendment;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that, upon
authorization of the aforesaid amendment by
the Members, the proper officers are directed
to arrange for its filing; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that ARTICLE SEVEN,
Section 1 of the By Laws, be and it hereby is
amended, effective on the filing of the aforesaid
Amendment, 'increasing the number of Directors
to not more than three hundred.
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AGENDA ITEM: 17. Other business
The Chairman of the Organization Committee
stated that there is a vacancy on the Organization Committee occasioned
by the retirement of one of its members. It was the sense of the meet-
ing that the President should appoint a replacement on the recommendation
of Mr. Gimbel, Chairman of the Committee.
AGENDA ITEM 18. Next meeting of Executive
Committee, followed by
joint Annual Meeting of
Members and Directors
EXecutive Committee would be held at the Terrace Club, January 22, 1964
at 9 A, M., followed by the joint Annual Meeting of Members and Directors
at 11 A. M.
There being no further business, the meeting
adjotll'ned.
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