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TUESDAY 7 SEPTEMBER
== Tuesday 7 September 1971 ==
1971 <br>
 
250th day - 115 days to come
250th day - 115 days to come
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Started a letter to <u>Lech Pijanowski</u>.
Started a letter to <u>Lech Pijanowski</u>.


Rcd. a correct answer to the <u>SLEUTH</u> problem in <u>S&amp;T</u>, from
Rcd. a correct answer to the <u>SLEUTH</u> problem in ''<u>S&T</u>'', from <br>
[bracket] <u>David Levine</u><br>
{<u>David Levine</u> <br>
305 W. 18th St.<Br>
{305 W. 18th St. <br>
N.Y., N.Y. 1011
{N.Y., N.Y. 10011


Rcd. a card from <u>Warren Buell</u> in England.
Rcd. a card from <u>Warren Buell</u> in England.


Called and spoke to <u>Bernard Lane</u> of "Exhibition Management"
Called and spoke to <u>Bernard Lane</u> of "Exhibition Management"
(see 9/3). They'll come to speak to me next Monday, after supper.<br>
(see 9/3). They'll come to speak to me next Monday, after supper. <br>
Called Pierce Promotions. Spoke to Jan. They don't have a copy  
Called Pierce Promotions. Spoke to Jan. They don't have a copy
of <u>SPEED CIRCUIT</u> to give me. They do have <u>EVADE</u> and I'll  
of <u>SPEED CIRCUIT</u> to give me. They do have <u>EVADE</u> and I'll
call and arrange to pick one up.<br>
call and arrange to pick one up. <br>
Called <u>Mickey Mackay</u>. Not at her desk. Supposed to call back. Didn't.
Called <u>Mickey MacKay</u>. Not at her desk. Supposed to call back. Didn't.


<u>Phil Orbanes</u> called. Got directions for <u>Bob Reiss</u> to visit me to-
<u>Phil Orbanes</u> called. Got directions for <u>Bob Reiss</u> to visit me tomorrow. <br>
morrow.<br>
I asked and he hadn't spoken to Carl <u>Eisenberg</u> about
I asked and he hadn't spoken to <u>Carl Eisenberg</u> about  
<u>HOLEY TERROR</u> yet.
<u>HOLEY TERROR</u> yet.


Read the rules of <u>PRESIDENTS DIRECTEUR GENERAUX</u> and looked
Read the rules of <u>PRÉSIDENTS DIRECTEUR GÉNÉRAUX</u> and looked
at <u>AVANTE</u>, in connection with my letter to <u>Lech</u>.<br>
at <u>AVANTÉ</u>, in connection with my letter to <u>Lech</u>. <br>
Found a repro of the rules for <u>INTERPRETATION OF DREAMS</u>,  
Found a repro of the rules for <u>INTERPRETATION OF DREAMS</u>,
which Lech insisted he had to have. Wrote the letter on the  
which Lech insisted he had to have. Wrote the letter on the
back of the two sheets.
back of the two sheets.


Called <u>Carl Eisenberg</u>. <u>Bob Reiss</u> told him that he thinks  
Called <u>Carl Eisenberg</u>. <u>Rob Reiss</u> told him that he thinks
everybody will be coming out with color puzzles next year, so  
everybody will be coming out with color puzzles next year, so
Carl will not consider <u>HOLEY TERROR</u> until seeing what is
Carl will not consider <u>HOLEY TERROR</u> until seeing what is
shown at Stationery Show next spring.
shown at stationery show next spring.


Spoke to <u>Phil</u> again. We planned that I'd ride downtown with  
Spoke to <u>Phil</u> again. We planned that I'd ride downtown with
Bob &amp;  <u>Manny</u> tomorrow. Phil will show me a prototype of  
Bob & <u>Manny</u> tomorrow. Phil will show me a prototype of  
<u>THE NEXT PRESIDENT</u>. He will also show me the game <u>ZIG-ZAG</u>
<u>THE NEXT PRESIDENT.</u> He will also show me the game <u>ZIG-ZAG</u>
which is now called INTERPLAY. This is the game that <u>Joel
which is now called <u>INTERPLAY</u>.   This is the game that <u>Joel  
Gaines</u> didn't want to tell me the new name of. I told Phil
Gaines</u> didn't want to tell me the new name of. I told Phil
about my game <u>INTERPLAY</u> with Stancraft. Looked at the rules  
about my game <u>INTERPLAY</u> with Stancraft. Looked at the rules
and box and there was no TM or ®.
and box and there was no TM or R. [Registered symbol with R in a circle]


<u>Bob Reiss</u> called in evening and called off date for tomorrow.
<u>Bob Reiss</u> called in evening and called off date for tomorrow.
Asked him about <u>GROOVE</u>. He didn't seem anxious to see it
Asked him about <u>GROOVE</u>. He didn't seem anxious to see it
but O.K.'d my bringing it to Phil. We'll set up a date for him
but O.K.'d my bringing it to Phil. We'll set up a date for him
to come here either next week or after my vacation.
to come here either next week or after my vacation.
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(cont. from 9/10) [9/23]
(cont. from 9/10) [9/23] <br>
 
Rcd. 11 answers to the <u>SLEUTH</u> problem. One mentioned that
Rcd. 11 answers to the <u>SLEUTH</u> problem. One mentioned that
<u>EXECUTIVE DECISION</u> was just like <u>MANAGEMENT II</u> (?). <br>
<u>EXECUTIVE DECISION</u> was just like <u>MANAGEMENT II</u> (?).<br>
(cont. on 9/5)
(cont. on 9/5)