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Ladies and gentlemen,
this is a gala evening.
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The entire city
is in a holiday mood.
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The list of luminaries reads
like a Who's Who.
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There are leaders
from society and government. . .
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. . .stars of screen and television.
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And now, just arriving,
the Honorable Gary Parker. . .
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. . .chairman of the
Federal Urban Renewal Commission.
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The senator's in from Washington
to be here for the dedication.
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Senator Parker,
ladies and gentlemen.
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We'll try to get him to the microphone
to say a few words for you.
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Thank you. Thank you.
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Thank you very much.
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I'm honored to be here tonight.
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This magnificent building
represents yet another landmark. . .
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. . .in a long succession of landmarks
for this great city.
:25:51
I think you've
got him in the bag, Jim.
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--being here at
this historic moment.
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Thank you.
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And now, ladies and gentlemen,
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Simmons.
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Mrs. Simmons is the daughter
of the builder, Jim Duncan.
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How are you?
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Nice to see you, senator.
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Shake hands with Mr. Duncan, please.
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Where were you all day?
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I wasn't aware
the leash was that tight.
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Later, I wanna
ask you a few questions. . .
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. . .and I expect
some straight answers.
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And now, ladies and gentlemen,
Mayor and Mrs. Robert Ramsay.