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FRIDAY 20 JUNE 1969
171st day - 194 days to come

[Diagram of a 4 x 6 grid. Every square is populated with either a black circle or a white circle. 12 circles of each color.]

Those Thought of using the diagram as shown for setting
up the pieces for TEMPO. Played around with it and seems
O.K. It seems definitely to end the bias in favor of the
first player. If anything, the second player seems to have
the edge. Also decided to eliminate the use of priveledge. It is
difficult to see a chance to use it before it is necessary; then it is too
late to add much to the game.

Stan Harris called. They are going to use TAKE-5 in my original form.
Sending me a contracy today.

Felicia called. A reporter from Popular Mechanics POPULAR MECHANICS MECHANICS ILLUSTRATED wants
to interview her about games. She told him about me and he wants
to meet me. Appointment for Wednesday afternoon at her office.
She is waiting for Bill Garrity, but with slowdown at the airport she
is not sure if he'll make it. She wants to show him some things for
Schaper.
M.B. turned down TOTTER but they are still very much