VOL. 6, NO. 4
NOV. 6, 1964

Mainite reviews the world's fair
By Mariann Bretsnyder

The thing that impressed me most about the World's Fair was the beauty and imagination that was found in almost every pavilion and attraction.

The Fair is an ideal place for the entire family. Unique pavilions and interesting people are found everywhere on the Fair grounds. Small oriental type shops, French boutiques, and colorful bazaars are plentiful.

We found most young people at the Pepsi and Hollywood pavilions. The Coca-Cola pavilion was also popular. At the Holly-wood pavilion were live entertainers singing pop and folk music.

An exhibit which I found most interesting was the fashion show sponsored by a leading fashion magazine. The boys suffered along or went to see the cars of the future at the General Motors' exhibit. This fascinating futurama is a highlight of the GM exhibit.
 Of course, everyone from Illinois has to see the publicized exhibit which impressed me very much. Visitors enter a small theater and see Abraham Lincoln seated on the stage. The music starts, and Abe stands up to give a speech. It is hard to believe that Mr. Lincoln is not a living man, but a robot. He is Walt Disney's creation, as is about half the Fair.

I found the Fair to resemble a huge amusement park. One entire section of the Fair is reserved for rides and attractions, but throughout the Fair are special rides. The Swiss Sky Ride which travels high over the Fair was my favorite. Another ride is the US Royal Tire's giant tire, which is a huge ferris wheel.

As a perfect ending, the Fair has a fireworks display at nigh by the Fountain of the Planets. I think this is the most spectacular sight of the whole Fair. 'Colored jets of water merge and are highlighted by bursts of light from exploding rockets. This show continues for at least half an hour, if not more, and is a perfect finishing touch to a most special Fair.