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<br>'''21 FRIDAY - APRIL 1972'''
<br>'''21 FRIDAY - APRIL 1972'''
<br>112TH DAY - 254 DAYS TO COME
<br>112TH DAY - 254 DAYS TO COME
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Rcd. ''<u>THE GAMESLETTER</u>'' (#33 & #34 Vol. 8). In #34 <u>Don Miller</u>  <br>
Rcd. [received] ''<u>THE GAMESLETTER</u>'' (#33 & #34 Vol. 8). In #34 <u>Don Miller</u>
mentions some magazines from Belgium. One has a   <br>
mentions some magazines from Belgium. One has a
game <u>LE JEU DU LIESNARD BELLIQUEUX</u> (Liesnard being the name <br>
game <u>LE JEU DU LIESNARD BELLIQUEUX</u> (Liesnard being the name
of the inventor). He, Don, says it looks interesting and he   <br>
of the inventor). He, Don, says it looks interesting and he
would like it translated. <br>
would like it translated.
In #34 he mentioned my ''<u>BOOK WORLD</u>'' column.
In #34 he mentioned my ''<u>BOOK WORLD</u>'' column.


Called <u>Jack Davis</u> and told him about the Xerox exhibit. He   <br>
Called <u>Jack Davis</u> and told him about the Xerox exhibit. He
may contact Ch. 13 to see if he can buy an aural tape of <br>
may contact Ch.13 [channel 13] to see if he can buy an aural tape of
my segment on the Louise show. I'll bring down any clippings   <br>
my segment on the Louise show. I'll bring down any clippings
I get for him to make repros. He'll send these to 3M <br>
I get for him to make repros. [reproductions] He'll send these to 3M
with a yearly report in June. He'll remind them again <br>
with a yearly report in June. He'll remind them again
about all my help in publicizing 3M games. <br>
about all my help in publicizing 3M games.
We talked about <u>POINT OF LAW</u> and he and Audrey agree with <br>
<br>We talked about <u>POINT OF LAW</u> and he and Audrey agree with
me that it is really not a game, and is very overpriced for <br>
me that it is really not a game, and is very overpriced for
what is included.
what is included.


Called <u>Jim Dunnigan</u>. Wanted to talk to him about "Simulations <br>
Called <u>Jim Dunnigan</u>. Wanted to talk to him about "Simulations
Design Corp.", <u>CONFLICT</u>, etc. (see 4/14). Not in. Left word for <br>
Design Corp.", <u>CONFLICT</u>, etc. (see 4/14). Not in. Left word for
him to call but he didn't.
him to call but he didn't.


<u>Felicia</u> called. She rcd. a letter from <u>Bill Dohrmann</u>. They <br>
<u>Felicia</u> called. She rcd. a letter from <u>Bill Dohrmann</u>. They
have held on to <u>Lillian Voegelin</u>'s <u>FOUR LETTER WORDS</u> with <br>
have held on to <u>Lillian Voegelin</u>'s <u>FOUR LETTER WORDS</u> with
the idea of making up a model themselves. But things are <br>
the idea of making up a model themselves. But things are
so hectic that they can't do it. They'd like to try it if <br>
so hectic that they can't do it. They'd like to try it if
Lillian or Felicia will prepare a model. I suggested <u>Al Richter</u>  <br>
Lillian or Felicia will prepare a model. I suggested <u>Al Richter</u>
and Felicia had already thought of it. They will suggest supplying <br>
and Felicia had already thought of it. They will suggest supplying
Al with the materials and then giving him a cut of the <br>
Al with the materials and then giving him a cut of the
royalties for his labor. I'll tell him about it tonight and Felicia will call <br>
royalties for his labor. I'll tell him about it tonight and Felicia will call
nim after she talks to Lillian. <br>
him after she talks to Lillian.
Bill is sending back Lillian's <u>GIRL TALK</u>. He thinks it is a very <br>
<br>Bill is sending back Lillian's <u>GIRL TALK</u>. He thinks it is a very
strong item but doesn't think they can do it justice. <br>
strong item but doesn't think they can do it justice.
There is no mention of <u>LOTTERY</u> and Felicia will ask about <br>
There is no mention of <u>LOTTERY</u> and Felicia will ask about
it in her return letter. <br>
it in her return letter.
<u>Felicia</u> said that <u>Dick Harris</u> was in for a quick visit. He is <br>
<br><u>Felicia</u> said that <u>Dick Harris</u> was in for a quick visit. He is
still interested in Lillian's <u>WHAT'S IT WORTH IN DOLLARS?</u> but not <br>
still interested in Lillian's <u>WHAT'S IT WORTH IN DOLLARS?</u> but not
ready to make a decision. <br>
ready to make a decision.
Told Felicia about my call to <u>Bob Gellman</u> yesterday.
<br>Told Felicia about my call to <u>Bob Gellman</u> yesterday.


<u>Bob Hallowell</u> called. Altho he doesn't reallt like games much he <br>
<u>Bob Hallowell</u> called. Altho he doesn't reallt like games much he
thinks that <u>XANDO</u> and <u>HEXOWORD</u> are great and he really enjoys <br>
thinks that <u>XANDO</u> and <u>HEXOWORD</u> are great and he really enjoys
playing them. He asked if I could have six solitaire <u>GAME</u>s   <br>
playing them. He asked if I could have six solitaire <u>GAME</u>s
ready for publication in the fall. I said that I had 2 well along <br>
ready for publication in the fall. I said that I had 2 well along
and that I am sure I could have 6 by the fall. <br>
and that I am sure I could have 6 by the fall.
He was talking to a salesman from the San Francisco area. He <br>
<br>He was talking to a salesman from the San Francisco area. He
told Bob that <u>Manny Lefkowitz</u> is saying that the p. and p. games <br>
told Bob that <u>Manny Lefkowitz</u> is saying that the p. and p. games
are the hottest new things in the line this year.
are the hottest new things in the line this year.


Thinking some more of my old idea for a <u>SAFE CRACKING GAME</u>. <br>
Thinking some more of my old idea for a <u>SAFE CRACKING GAME</u>.
Have cards to represent the combination numbers. Play one of <br>
Have cards to represent the combination numbers. Play one of
(cont. on 4/17)
<br>(cont. on 4/17)