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Sunday 1 February 1970

Sexagesima 32nd day - 333 days to come

At night had an idea for another puzzle, tentative name FINE TUNING. Mounted behind a board are (say) 5 dials with stems in front for turning. [crossout] The dials overlap with holes in some so that others show thru in some positions. The dials are colored in sections in (say) 5 different colors. There are (say) 10 windows in the board where colors show thru.
My first idea was to have all windows showing the same color as the solution. This would be too easy. A num- ber of solutions could be worked out, such as 2 of each color, a pyramid (1-2-3-4), 5 each of 2 colors. These could be graded by difficulty.

The New York Times had an ad for EXCALIBUR. This wasn't a puzzle, but instead a paper weight with a letter opener in it. (Filed in 1970 Ad Clips.)

Tried out CROSSINGS in connection with the letter from Paul Yearout. Black can force an easy win after white makes the move he pointed out. I'll have to change the last paragraph to clear up the possible misunderstanding.

Finished the faces of the cards for PE-LING.

Called Claude. He is thinking of making the rounds of companies, etc. trying to interest them in small games (pencil & paper, etc.) that could be used as premiums. Asked if he could count on me to supply some if he makes some con- tacts. Told him sure, but preferably not before Toy Fair is over.

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POSTAL SCRABBLE DOUBLT SCRABBLE SCRABBLE-POSTAL SYSTEM NO. 5 MAGIC SQUARES-I MAGIC SQUARES-II

Called Jim Dunnigan. He is going to Albany for his mother's funeral. I asked if I could help with getting out S&T. He said he had it under control. Edi Birsan has quit but Jim has a replacement. Jim sent a short letter Jared Johnson. Also a staff newsletter. I will be getting it also.