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World’s Fair bid for Columbus in 1992 proposed by ad executive
Columbus advertising executive Marvin Brown has urged planning a 1992 World’s Fair in Columbus to mark the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus discovery. He has gained early support from the Ohio Legislature, Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Tom Moody and city facilities officials and seeks Paris Bureau blessing. Projections for Philadelphia show major economic impact. no Cincinnati estimates yet for Columbus. Democratic State Senator Jerry Cerempares notes uncertainty about future presence to witness the event.
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Columbus, Ohio
Marvin Brown
Columbus
Christopher Columbus
Brown
Ohio
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Tom Moody
Philadelphia
Coumbus
Jerry Ccerenpaeres
Senate
O'Shaughnessy
Jack Huddle
Columbus Transit Co
Edward A. Pellissier
Ohio General Assembly
Desire
Congress