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'''26 THURSDAY - DECEMBER 1974'''  <br>
12/25
<br>12/24
<br>'''26 THURSDAY - DECEMBER 1974'''  <br>
ST. STEPHEN - 360TH DAY - 5 DAYS TO COME
ST. STEPHEN - 360TH DAY - 5 DAYS TO COME
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Brought ,U.THE MEMORY BOOK GAME</u> downtown. <u>Manny Lefkowitz</u> was busy so <br>
Brought <u>THE MEMORY BOOK GAME</u> downtown. <u>Manny Lefkowitz</u> was busy so  
I showed it to <u>Bob Reiss</u>. He seemed satisfied with the play <br>
I showed it to <u>Bob Reiss</u>. He seemed satisfied with the play
but would like some kind of "board" that will not require the <br>
but would like some kind of "board" that will not require the
compensating for mirror image. Something with "windows". <br>
compensating for mirror image. Something with "windows."
He also would like a lot more cards, but in sheets that the <br>
He also would like a lot more cards, but in sheets that the
purchaser will separate himself. Also the name mentioning <br>
purchaser will separate himself. Also the name mentioning
the book is not good since then Jerry Lucas will also have to <br>
the book is not good since then Jerry Lucas will also have to
get royalties. He suggested <u>THE MEMORY GAME</u> but I told him <br>
get royalties. He suggested <u>THE MEMORY GAME</u> but I told him
about M.B's <u>MEMORY</u>. I suggested <u>THE HARRY LORAYNE MEMORY GAME </u> <br>
about M.B's [Milton Bradley's] <u>MEMORY</u>. I suggested <u>THE HARRY LORAYNE MEMORY GAME </u>  
which he liked. <br>
which he liked. <br>
He['ll] look at it some more. Then he'll show it to Lorayne. If <br>
He['ll] look at it some more. Then he'll show it to Lorayne. If  
he likes it Bob will arrange a meeting for the 3 of us. <br>
he likes it Bob will arrange a meeting for the 3 of us. <br>
I noticed a copy of <u>LIE, CHEAT, & STEAL</u> in bookshelf. Told Bob that <br>
I noticed a copy of <u>LIE, CHEAT, & STEAL</u> in bookshelf. Told Bob that  
I had a copy of the game in the large box, which I already <br>
I had a copy of the game in the large box, which I already
reviewed. But that I'd like a bookshelf for uniformity. He <br>
reviewed. But that I'd like a bookshelf for uniformity. He
gave me one and asked for copies of my reviews of their <br>
gave me one and asked for copies of my reviews of their
games. <br>
games.  
At <u>Phil Orbanes</u> request I told Bob that we hadn't rcd. any <br>
<br>At <u>Phil Orbanes</u> request I told Bob that we hadn't rcd. [received] any
royalty reports on the p & p games - <u>CHINESECHEK</u>, etc. all year <br>
royalty reports on the p & p games - <u>CHINESECHEK</u>, etc. all year.
He said he'd look into it, but any sales were at close out prices. <br>
He said he'd look into it, but any sales were at close out prices.
Their p & p games bombed in '74. At first they thought that <br>
Their p & p games bombed in '74 [1974]. At first they thought that
the 3M might do better because of their lower price, but <br>
the 3M might do better because of their lower price, but
they seem to have bombed too. <br>
they seem to have bombed too.


Dropped the <u>SPY</u> illustrations in the "Gamut of Games" slot. <
Dropped the <u>SPY</u> illustrations in the "Gamut of Games" slot.


To 200 5th to see <u>Terry Seymour</u>. Not in.
To 200 5th to see <u>Terry Seymour</u>. Not in.


To Seville Hotel and gave them <u>Graeme Levin</u>'s name and the <br>
To Seville Hotel and gave them <u>Graeme Levin</u>'s name and the  
date of his arrival - 2/8/75. The reservation will be definite <br>
date of his arrival - 2/8/75. The reservation will be definite
when Graeme sends a deposit.
when Graeme sends a deposit.


To S.P.I. to check with <u>Redmund</u> about my column for #48. He hasn't <br>
To S.P.I. to check with <u>Redmund</u> about my column for #48. He hasn't
started dummying the issue yet. Hell call me next week if <br>
started dummying the issue yet. He'll call me next week if  
anything has to be out. About 8 weeks from now will be o.k. for <br>
anything has to be out. About 8 weeks from now will be o.k. for
the small amount of my column for #49. <br>
the small amount of my column for #49. <br>
Took 4 copies of ''<u>S & T</u>'' 47. Made some copies of my column. <br>
Took 4 copies of ''<u>S & T</u>'' 47. Made some copies of my column. <br>
Took duplicates of the following games: <u>STARFORCE</u>, <u>AUSTERLITZ</u>, <br>
Took duplicates of the following games: <u>STARFORCE</u>, <u>AUSTERLITZ</u>,
<u>THE ARDENNES OFFENSIVE</u>, <u>THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION</u>, <u>THE MARNE</u>. <br>
<u>THE ARDENNES OFFENSIVE</u>, <u>THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION</u>, <u>THE MARNE</u>.  
From <u>Howie Barasch</u> took 11 letters on my column in #47. <br>
<br>From <u>Howie Barasch</u> took 11 letters on my column in #47. <br>
To Alexanders Hardware bought a "Flowcharting" and "Dotted Line" <br>
To Alexanders Hardware bought a "Flowcharting" and "Dotted Line"
Template to give to Claude (that I got for myself on 8/23).
Template to give to Claude (that I got for myself on 8/23).


Rcd. December ''<u>PLAYTHINGS</u>''. Newsletter said that, despite a preliminary <br>
Rcd. [received] December ''<u>PLAYTHINGS</u>''. Newsletter said that, despite a preliminary
ruling in favor of <u>ANTI-MONOPOLY</u> a final decision won't be made until <br>
ruling in favor of <u>ANTI-MONOPOLY</u> a final decision won't be made until
a trial is held. <br>
a trial is held. <br>
Gabriel has bought Kohner from General Mills. <br>
Gabriel has bought Kohner from General Mills. <br>
Owens-Illinois closes out toy, game unit. <br>
Owens-Illinois closes out toy, game unit. <br>
Ad for Invicta Plastics with <u>NOUGHTS AND TOSSES</u>, <u>ROUND THE BEND</u>, <br>
Ad for Invicta Plastics with <u>NOUGHTS AND TOSSES</u>, <u>ROUND THE BEND</u>,
<u>SPACELINES</u>. <br>
<u>SPACELINES</u>. <br>
(cont. on 12/25)
(cont. [continued] on 12/25)