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New York City Prepares For World Fair Of Tomorrow
New York gears up for the 1939 World’s Fair opening on April 30 with 15 million guests anticipated. Manhattan is bustling with work on hotels theatres and public buildings while a vast Amusement Area promises diverse pavilions from Cuban to Old London and a 1,000,000 showcase with Eleanor Holm and 300 dancers. The Children’s World will attract 2,000,000 youngsters with free admission and special entertainments. Grover Whalen promises science industry and art combined with fun.
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