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Wednesday 15 July 1970

St. Swithin's Day 196th day - 169 days to come

Called Mickie Mackay. She hasn't rcd. STRATEGY POKER yet. Will send THE CHECKERED GAME OF LIFE by messenger. I told her that since she has only the one copy of the game, if Jake wants it I wouldn't mind waiting un- til the regular production.
I asked her about the newspaper syndicates and she said she had discussed it a little, but will try and go to lunch with some of the people.

Felicia called. Her lawyer told her she should have the corres- pondence from I. Pfeffer. I reminded her that I had al- ways expected to return it. Will next time I go there.
In a phone conversation with X they hinted they were going to make the announcement at the end of the month.
They want to see GENIUS BLOCKS after reading the rules.
They are anxious to see TANGLED WEB after Felicia said how different it was.
X is interested in PSYCH-OUT but the inventor is very impatient. Felicia talked him into waiting until the end of the month. She'll take it back then but won't handle him any more.
X is not particularly rushed with INDIAN CHESS, but then they say, the sooner the better. I said I'd write the rules next weekend.
Natelie Donna came in and, after I sent my regards, sent her love.
X sent $250 and a contract for CUBITS.
Bill Caruson as much as told her that the "Ed-U-Playtional" Line was being phased out.

A later call from Felicia. Impact returned TOTALLY-- and TROMINO GO. "Enjoy" has decided against games and they have no other prospect for the games. Felicia and I decided that we'd send them to X, after I check them next week.

Called Marvin Katz to confirm our date for Saturday for the GRIT interview.

Reading A HISTORY OF BOARD GAMES OTHER THAN CHESS on subway.

"Al Costellas" in the office asked where he could buy FOCUS. One of his nephews would like a set. Al plays it with his daughter & they both like it very much. Told him I'd check with Whitman at 200 Fifth Ave.
He said that he saw BAZAAR in a different package at Korvette's in Nanuet. I am afraid that he made a mis-
(cont. on 7/12)