Hi Ed and Tom
Thanks for sending me the information about the Sixth Floor
Museum expansion, and the Oakes' difficulties. I have posted
those on the News at JFK Place.

As to the Expansion: when I attended the dedication of the
Plaza when it was made an historical place, there were
comments made by the speakers that the Plaza would for-
ever stay as it is; that the surrounding property owners
had donated the land (etc) so that the Plaza would be a
type of unchanging monument, and folks could visit and study 
the events of 11-22-63, without there being any more 
changes to land and buildings, etc.
Therefore, it would seem to me that if Oakes/Groden/all 
can't sell their ideas and research on the grounds, that
the Sixth Floor can't promote their ideas either. I don't
think the Federal Law would allow that. Further: if the
Sixth Floor is "expanding" (whatever that might entail), 
that is something that can't go beyond their own sphere
as of the date of the dedication. They would have to keep
their commercial business inside their own property (which
is limited by the Federal law?).
My recollection is the the Sixth Floor Museum was a private
venture started for commerical purposes. If or because they
may have changed their business plan doesn't mean they
are now allowed to be something they weren't on the dedica-
tion date, if it involves the law according to the dedication
of Dealey Plaza.
I agree that the Plaza shouldn't be commercialized to an 
unsightly extent, but if the Sixth Floor is going to market
ON the Plaza, they'd best set up a table for Oakes/Groden/
et al, right beside them, because what is fair for one on
Federal property is fair for all. Wouldn't you think?

Anyhow, the above is my opinion and an idea of a way to
hinder The Expansion.  Thanks for sending me the information
and best regards to you both.

Deanie Richards
jfkplace@acorn.net  7-4-97