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12:12, 11 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_201_June 30.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,784 bytes (+2,784) Created page with "JUNE 1974 - SUNDAY 30 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 181ST DAY - 184 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Martin Gardner</u>. He <s>is</s> was visited by a mathematician, a friend of <u>John Horton Conway</u>, who teaches in Canada - John McKay (pronounced McKey). At the university is a Czech, second name Chvatal, who told McKay about a game popular in Europe, played with 6 red and 6 blue poker chips. Name <u>3 UP</u>. I told Martin that this was done in this the U.S..."
11:45, 11 March 2026 (current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_200_June 29.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,405 bytes (+1)
11:44, 11 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_200_June 29.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,404 bytes (+2,404) Created page with "29 SATURDAY - JUNE 1974 ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL, APOSTLES - 180TH DAY - 185 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. "Newsletter Number 2" on <u>Y</u> & <u>POLY-Y</u>. Among other things, it gives a new address for <u>Craige Schensted</u> and an invitation to visit and play <u>Y</u>. Also enclosed was an announcement for a tournament in Ann Arbor, Mich. Looked at the 5 p&p games for "Gamut of Games." Made a new layout for <s>STRIKE O</s> <u>OIL STRIKE!</u>, which is fair when 4 p..."
11:21, 11 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_199_June 28.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,048 bytes (+2,048) Created page with "JUNE 1974 - FRIDAY 28 179TH DAY - 186 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Maxine Brady</u> who got my number from <u>Mike Alber</u>/ She is working on a book for McKay (spelling?) called <u>THE MONOPOLY BOOK</u> and she is interested in seeing what I had about <u>MONOPOLY</u> in <u>AGOG</u>. She can't find one. Told her that I'd give her one and then suggested trading for her book. She was enthusiastic. I'll drop <u>AGOG</u> at <u>Mike Alber</u>'s for her - and also..."
11:00, 11 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_198_June 27.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,018 bytes (+3,018) Created page with "6/26 6/25 6/24 27 THURSDAY - JUNE 1974 178TH DAY - 187 DAYS TO COME ---- In the "American Express" Magazine saw an ad for <u>LANGA FUN CARD GAME</u> [bracket drawn] Langa Games Inc. [bracket drawn] 701 U.S. Highway 20 [bracket drawn] Parkersburg, Iowa 50665 The picture showed cards with foreign phrases and the phonetic also given. To "Gamut of Games." <u>Phil Orbanes</u> told me that <u>Van Zedwitz</u> had been ready to sell out to Reiss when they started..."
8:55, 11 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_197_June 26.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,417 bytes (+2,417) Created page with "JUNE 1974 - WEDNESDAY 26 177TH DAY - 188 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a call from [bracket drawn] <u>Connie Wiener</u> [bracket drawn] Media Director, Cox & Co. Advertising [bracket drawn] 56th & 6th Ave., Manhattan [bracket drawn] (765-2100) <u>Terry Seymour</u> told her about me. She is preparing a pitch for a toy company and would like background material from me. Told her that I am in adult games, and that I am on the outside of the companies - not the inside...."
17:04, 10 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_196_June 25.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,805 bytes (+2,805) Created page with "25 TUESDAY - JUNE 1974 176TH DAY - 189 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. letter from <u>Robert St. Cyr</u> of "Explorations" mentioning <u>Marvin Kaye</u> and my keeping them in mind for new inventions. Enclosed new rules for <u>BIGWIG</u>, 8 information cards, and a glossy. (Placed all except letter in box with game. Call from <u>Wald</u> about the Hasbro deal. He didn't agree with <u>Claude</u>'s idea of each of us doing different games and submitting a number on each..."
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16:45, 10 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_195_June 24.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,931 bytes (+2,931) Created page with "JUNE 1974 - MONDAY 24 ST. JOHN, BAPTIST - 175TH DAY - 190 DAYS TO COME ---- Visit from <u>Robert Herzog</u> (see 6/17). He brought me his game <u>KARATE</u>. Played most of a game. It is a simple track game. The track is divided into different colored stretched, corresponding to "belts." Players pick up fight cards and hold 2 at the lowest belt, 3 at the next, and 4 at the one below the black belt. When land on same space fight Choose cards and then play them o..."
16:23, 10 March 2026 (current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_194_June 23.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,594 bytes (+1)
16:22, 10 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_194_June 23.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,593 bytes (+2,593) Created page with "23 SUNDAY - JUNE 1974 THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST - 174TH DAY - 191 DAYS TO COME ---- Wrote to <u>Richard F. Loomis</u> after looking at <u>IMPERIALISM</u>. Thanked him for sending it and said that I'd probably review it in <u>S&T</u> #46. Wrote to <u>Haar Hoolim</u>. Sent him a set of my suggested rules for <u>STACK-UP</u>. Mentioned <u>JOINING</u>, <u>NUM-SKILL</u>, <u>MATTIX</u>, <u>TAKEALL</u>, <u>SPELLBOUND</u>, <u>ON GUARD</u>, and <u>STACK-UP</u> - in c..."
16:07, 10 March 2026 (current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_193_June 22.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,690 bytes (0)
16:07, 10 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_193_June 22.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,690 bytes (+2,690) Created page with "JUNE 1974 - SATURDAY 22 173RD DAY - 192 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. <u>ESQUIRE</u> for July. "Big Game Safari" shows pictures <s>among other puzzles</s> of a <u>PUZZLE</u> by Stewart Coffin, <u>FRANTIX</u>, <u>SOMA</u> (<u>Piet Hein</u>), <u>IMPASSE</u> (<u>Philip Shoptaugh</u>), <u>TRIPPPLES</u> (William T. Powers), </u>KALAHA<u>, <u>ATLANTIS</u>, <u>THE L-GAME</u>, (Dr. Edward de Bono), <u>FITTING & PROPER</u> (Sid Sackson), <u>GO</u>. Also rules for <u>OFF COURSE</..."
15:48, 10 March 2026 (current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_192_June 21.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,928 bytes (+1)
15:48, 10 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_192_June 21.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,927 bytes (+2,927) Created page with "21 FRIDAY - JUNE 1974 FIRST DAY OF SUMMER - SACRED HEART - 172ND DAY - 193 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Gini Scott</u>. Mentioned <u>FITTING & PROPER</u>, <u>THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS</u>, <u>YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING</u>, <u>THE CONNECTION</u>, <u>TURNABOUT</u> and three puzzles with Mag-Nif. She enclosed two copies of her column. January '74 men- tioned <u>BILLIONAIRE</u>, <u>BOGGLE</u>, <u>FLUSTER</u>, <u>GRAPPLE</u>, <u>THE DICTIONARY GAME</u>, <u>CH..."
15:23, 10 March 2026 (current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_191_June 20.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,668 bytes (+696)
15:09, 10 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_191_June 20.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 1,972 bytes (+1,972) Created page with "6/16 JUNE 1974 - THURSDAY 20 171ST DAY - 194 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Phil Orbanes</u>. <u>Waldimir Zedwitz</u> will be putting more money into "Gamut of Games" and it will stay independent of Reiss. In fact they are getting a new sales rep - one that hasn't been in games so far. They will redesign the packaging into larger boxes so that they can compete with Parker and M.B. [Milton Bradley] in the dis- counters (Manny, at Reiss, is also thinking of doin..."
13:56, 10 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_190_June 19.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,404 bytes (+2,404) Created page with "19 WEDNESDAY - JUNE 1974 170TH DAY - 195 DAYS TO COME ---- Rcd. June <u>PLAYTHINGS</u>. Nothing new. Dale brought me a package of a dozen lines 8 1/2 x 11 pads. Also 2 packages of 5x3 index cards. For Father's Day. Call from <u>Wald</u>. He and <u>Claude</u> went to a meeting with a new man at Hasbro today. (Didn't get his name. But <u>Paul Sullivan</u> is still in overall charge.) They want 2 games and will pay $5,000 each, guaranteed - according to Wald...."
13:23, 10 March 2026 (current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_189_June 18.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,696 bytes (+2,133)
12:42, 10 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_189_June 18.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 563 bytes (+563) Created page with "JUNE 1974 - TUESDAY 18 169TH DAY - 196 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Martin Gardner</u>. He is doing a column on writing music by randomization and asked if I had seen a children's xylophone that had such a provision several years ago. No, but suggested the TMA and patent files as possible leads. He mentioned that Mozart had written music in that way and I told him about <u>Vivianne Meyers</u> (see '73). He has literature from a company that has put out thi..."
12:30, 10 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_188_June 17.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,101 bytes (+2,101) Created page with "17 MONDAY - JUNE 1974 BUNKER HILL DAY (BOSTON) - 168TH DAY - 197 DAYS TO COME ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. <u>Kathy Brooks</u> contacted her to say that the <u>SKYSCRAPERS</u> model was found and they are con- sidering it. However the package that she sent to Aladdin on 6/3, UPS, apparently didn't arrive yet. It contains <u>SPACE BOXES</u>, <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u> and <u>TOTALLY</u>. The later package with all the rest reached them. They will look around to..."
12:15, 10 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_187_June 16.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 1,972 bytes (+1,972) Created page with "JUNE 1974 - SUNDAY 16 FATHER'S DAY - 167TH DAY - 198 DAYS TO COME ---- Dana gave me a present of a "tape applicator" that we saw advertised on TV. Sent the <u>G&P</u> address to <u>Bob Gellman</u> Made some changes in the <u>SPRINGER</u> original and also made them in the copies I still haven't used. <s>At Marboro bought How</s> ---- (cont. from 6/20) [6/20] When talking to <u>Phil Orbanes</u> I asked him about <u>COLLECTOR'S CHOICE</u> and he said that..."
11:42, 10 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_183_June 12.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,698 bytes (+2,698) Created page with "6/11 6/10 6/9 JUNE 1974 - WEDNESDAY 12 163RD DAY - 202 DAYS TO COME ---- To <u>Felicia</u>. <u>Mike Riley</u> there with a manipulative puzzle, tentatively called <u>THE CONE PUZZLE</u>. There is a cone that is [drawing of cone puzzle] a good size for holding. There are different tops that can be snapped onto the open end - the most diffi- cult being shown. There is a rod which rests on the bottom and fits into the notches. A weighted top, which makes it ea..."
17:13, 9 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_181_June 10.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,577 bytes (+2,577) Created page with "JUNE 1974 - MONDAY 10<br> 161ST DAY - 204 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Gave <u>Claude</u> a copy of <u>CARTEL</u> for his birthday.<br> He told me a little more about his talk with <u>Wexler</u><br> (see 6/7). When Claude said that he had two games<br> with Hallmark, Wexler's opinion of Claude went up.<br> Claude is trying to do something with <u>WATCH</u>, with<br> <u>TRAP DOOR</u> (which I said needs more excitement), and<br> with <u>SAMMY THE SWINGING DRAGON</u>.<br..."
16:58, 9 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_174_June 03.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,222 bytes (+3,222) Created page with "6/2<br> 6/1<br> 5/31<br> 5/27<br> 5/26<br> 3 MONDAY - JUNE 1974<br> CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY (KY..LA) - 154TH DAY - 211 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>David H. Ahl</u>, at the suggestion of the inventor<br> of <u>BUGS & LOOOPS</u>. Ahl is starting a magazine called <br> <u>CREATIVE COMPUTING MAGAZINE</u> which will deal with programming<br> games. He'd like me to do an article. He'd also like to review<br> <u>AGOG</u> when it comes out in paperba..."
16:33, 9 March 2026 (current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_173_June 02.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,610 bytes (+1)
16:33, 9 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_173_June 02.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,609 bytes (+2,609) Created page with "JUNE 1974 - SUNDAY 2<br> PENTECOST - 153RD DAY - 212 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Mounted <s>th</s> <u>THE BRAIN GAME</u> "Information Card" on cardboard.<br> Call from <u>Jerry D'Arcey</u>. He had another heart attack - but much<br> smaller than the last one. He asked if the name<br> <u>EASY COME-EASY GO</u> had ever been used; he'd like it for his<br> <u>COMMODITY</u> game. Told him no and later checked to make sure.<br> <u>Frank Thibault</u> has had two <s>game</..."
16:19, 9 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_172_June 01.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,574 bytes (+2,574) Created page with "1 SATURDAY - JUNE 1974<br> 152ND DAY - 213 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Finished the rules for <u>THE BRAIN GAME</u>. BB typed them and the<br> material on the "Information Card." Got copies on Boston Rd.<br> At A&S in Hempstead saw <u>FITTING & PROPER</u>, etc. marked down<br> to $3.00.<br> With <u>Al Richter</u> and Brian played <u>ARP</u>, and <u>DELAUNEY</u>. Using<br> only three colors for <u>DELAUNEY</u> caused a lot of spaces to be<br> left blank. A possible..."
16:00, 9 March 2026 (current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_171_May 31.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,325 bytes (-2)
15:59, 9 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_171_May 31.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,327 bytes (+3,327) Created page with "MAY 1974 - FRIDAY 31<br> 151ST DAY - 214 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- From <u>Bob Gellman</u> rcd. a repro of <u>Gini Scott</u>'s review of<br> <u>HOLIDAY</u> (which she likes), <u>COOKS TOURS</u> and <u>MONEY CARD</u>.<br> Call from <u>Felicia</u>. Kelso called her and asked for the<br> following to be sent: <u>INTERSECTION</u>, <u>SPACE BOXES</u>, <u>PUSHOVER</u>,<br> <u>SPECTRUM</u>, <u>THE BRAIN GAME</u>, <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u>, <u>TOTALLY</u>,<br> <u>FREE FORM</..."
15:37, 9 March 2026 (current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_170_May 30.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,642 bytes (+1)
15:36, 9 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_170_May 30.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,641 bytes (+3,641) Created page with "5/29<br> 5/28<br> 30 THURSDAY - MAY 1974<br> 150TH DAY - 215 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- To <u>Felicia</u>'s. She said that she heard from <u>Harold Frankel</u>. Kohner<br> decided to have <u>Stubbman</u> do all their developing. He sent<br> someone over with the models - including <u>POP-SHAPE-AND SHATTER</u>,<br> TAKE-A-WORD</u>, and <u>HARD HAT</u> - so that she could show them today.<br> <u>J.R. Kelso</u> and <u>"Bud" Thomas</u> from Aladdin came about 10 a.m. (Ex..."
15:02, 9 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_169_May 29.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,234 bytes (+3,234) Created page with "MAY 1974 - WEDNESDAY 29<br> JOHN F. KENNEDY BORN 1917 - 149TH DAY - 216 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Finished <u>INTERSECTION</u> rules. Wrote <u>SKYSCRAPERS</u> rules.<br> Rcd. <u>G&P</u> #24. Contains article on "Playing Cards" by <u>R.C. Bell</u>.<br> Feature article on <u>QUEBEC 1759</u> by <u>Jerry Donnelly</u>. Ad for<br> <u>SEASTRIKE</u> (which doesn't use a board or dice). A feature article<br> on "Jigsaws." Rules for <u>SHOGI</u>. "Games Guild" ad including<br..."
14:41, 9 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_168_May 28.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,549 bytes (+2,549) Created page with "28 TUESDAY - MAY 1974<br> 148TH DAY - 217 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. the date with Aladdin is at 10 to 10:30 on Thursday,<br> not 4:30. I'll be there as early as possible in the morning.<br> She got the 3M contracts out (see 5/18). She rcd. a disclosure<br> form and sent it in for <u>NO WAY</u>.<br> Rcd. the booklet <u>O&X</u> by Frank Tapson. The games included<br> are: <u>MISOX</u>, <u>QUOX</u>, <u>WILDOX</u>, <u>QUADROX</u>, <u>ODDOX</u>..."
14:12, 9 March 2026 (current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_167_May 27.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,688 bytes (0)
14:12, 9 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_167_May 27.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,688 bytes (+2,688) Created page with "MAY 1974 - MONDAY 27<br> MEMORIAL DAY - FIRST DAY OF SHEBUOTH - 147TH DAY - 218 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Working on game diary. <br> Call from <u>Ralph Betza</u>; <u>Phil Cohen</u> suggested that he call.<br> Told him that I tried to call him in the evening and<br> didn't get an answer. he said that he often goes in after 10. I<br> asked for his number again and a different one that the one Phil<br> gave me: [bracket drawn] <u>Ralph Betza</u><br> [bracket drawn]..."
13:51, 9 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_164_May 24.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,140 bytes (+2,140) Created page with "24 FRIDAY - MAY 1974<br> 144TH DAY - 221 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Allan Calhamer</u> thanking me for reviewing<br> <u>NAVAL GAME</u>. Enclosed a folder on <u>DIPLOMACY</u>. He'd like a<br> repro of my <u>NAVAL GAME</u> review.<br> Called <u>Claude</u> and we cancelled our date for today. (Anne not feeling<br> well and weather bad.) Claude is working on simplifying<br> <u>MANIPULATION</u>.<br> Called <u>Leonard Willett</u> about the I.R.S...."
13:40, 9 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_163_May 23.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,146 bytes (+3,146) Created page with "5/24<br> MAY 1974 - THURSDAY 23<br> ASCENSION DAY - 143RD DAY - 222 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. another letter from I.R.S. explaining the change in my<br> 1973 taxes. I'll have to contact <u>Leonard Willett</u> about it.<br> <u>Tom Atwater</u> called and then came over for about 2 hours,<br> including lunch. Showed him:<br> <u>TAKE FIVE</u>. Liked the idea. I'll change the name and make<br> a new board that will show the moves better.<br> <u>TANGLED WEB</u>. I..."
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12:46, 9 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_162_May 22.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,351 bytes (+3,351) Created page with "4/18<br> 4/16<br> 4/15<br> 4/14<br> 4/13<br> 22 WEDNESDAY - MAY 1974<br> 142ND DAY - 223 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- To <u>Felicia</u>'s. Not in. Signed the three 3M contracts (see 5/18) and<br> dropped 2 thru the slot.<br> To Stationary Show.<br> - Croita. In book this was listed "New board games of shill, strategy<br> & chance" but there was noone at the spot listed. Went to office<br> but they had no info. Their address is 419 North Cayuga St.,<br> Ithaca, N..."
12:17, 9 March 2026 (current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_161_May 21.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,337 bytes (+1)
12:16, 9 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_161_May 21.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,336 bytes (+3,336) Created page with "4/28<br> 4/27<br> 4/26<br> MAY 1974 - TUESDAY 21<br> 141ST DAY - 224 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Felicia</u>. She spent a long time with <u>Keith Tuggle</u> <br> yesterday. Then he went to 200 5th to look over the competition.<br> <u>FOREIGN INTRIGUE</u> is being returned. It still doesn't have<br> "play value." I told her what <u>Kathy Brooks</u> told me yesterday<br> and she said that Kathy is dumb.<br> The Bookshelf games are going up to $10.95. The..."
11:52, 9 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_160_May 20.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 4,005 bytes (+4,005) Created page with "5/19<br> 5/18<br> 5/16<br> 5/15<br> 5/14<br> 5/9<br> 5/3<br> 4/28<br> 20 MONDAY - MAY 1974<br> VICTORIA/QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY (CANADA) - 140TH DAY - 225 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- To "Stationary Show." Registered as "Press." In Press Room took a folder<br> on Intellect Games; a folder from "British Information Services"<br> on 20 companies at Show - very little on games; E.S. Lowe folder with<br> some pcs. by <u>Terry Seymour</u> on standards.<br> - 3M. Spoke to <u>..."
17:14, 6 March 2026 (current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_158_May 18.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,077 bytes (+1)
17:14, 6 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_158_May 18.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,076 bytes (+3,076) Created page with "18 SATURDAY - MAY 1974<br> ARMED FORCES DAY - 138TH DAY - 227 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Finished checking all 60 <u>NO WAY</u> problems. Drew up a sheet<br> with two layouts, one with the name, the other without.<br> Got 8 repros at Boston Road and cut them apart.<br> Call from <u>Felicia</u> to say that the <s>3M</s> check for 3M foreign royal-<br> ties reached her, and to thank me.<br> Rcd. three copies of a new contract from 3M concerning the<br> foreign roya..."
16:54, 6 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_157_May 17.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,055 bytes (+3,055) Created page with "MAY 1974 - FRIDAY 17<br> 137TH DAY - 228 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Working on <u>NO WAY</u> solutions. Couldn't solve 4-5-2 and<br> finally added an extra line.<br> Rcd. May <u>TOYS</u>. Nothing new.<br> Rcd. a letter from <u>Bill Rawlings</u> thanking me for the excerpts<br> from <u>GAMES WITH PENCIL AND PAPER</u>. He enclosed a booklet<br> that he has put together with the following game rules:- <br> <u>BULO</u>, <u>CHECKERS</u>, <u>CHOMP</u>, <u>CRASH</u>, <u..."
16:30, 6 March 2026 (new, current) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_156_May 16.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,827 bytes (+2,827) Created page with "16 THURSDAY - MAY 1974<br> 136TH DAY - 229 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Claude</u> about our date tomorrow.<br> The 3M check and foreign statement came.<br> [4 columns: Game. Thru 12/31/73. Thru 3/15/74. Total]<br> <u>ACQUIRE</u>--$1,079.56. $40.46.<br> <u>BAZAAR</u>----1,360.12.<br> <u>SLEUTH</u>-----------. 20.70<br> $2,439.68. $61.16. $2,500.84<br> Called <u>Felicia</u> to tell her. To Dollar Savings to deposit 3M<br> check and get one for Felicia..."
15:58, 6 March 2026 (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_155_May 15.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,040 bytes (+4)
15:57, 6 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_155_May 15.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,036 bytes (+3,036) Created page with "MAY 1974 - WEDNESDAY 15<br> 135TH DAY - 230 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Sent check for $37.50 to <u>Bob Champer</u> for <u>MACARTHUR</u><br> advance - with following note: "R.G.I. came through with an<br> advance of only $150. I'll try to get the other $50, but it<br> won't be easy. Of course in the long run it doesn't matter.<br> Please let me know when this reaches you. Regards."<br> No check yet from 3M. Called <u>Felicia to tell <s>him</s> her.<br> Decided tha..."
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15:17, 6 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_154_May 14.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,042 bytes (+3,042) Created page with "14 TUESDAY - MAY 1974<br> 134TH DAY - 231 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. May <u>PLAYTHINGS</u>. Article says that 20 British firms will<br> be showing games, etc. at the Stationary Show. Another that<br> 3M will "introduce" a line of Paper Games there.<br> Showcase shows <u>LEXIDATA</u>, <u>KING OIL</u>, and <u>BLOCK-OFF</u>.<br> American Publishing has <s>be</s> appointed <u>Nancy Rosen</u>, formerly of<br> Urban Systems, as Sales Manager of Toy Division.<br> Cal..."
14:39, 6 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_153_May 13.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,972 bytes (+2,972) Created page with "5/11<br> 5/12<br> 5/10<br> MAY 1974 - MONDAY 13<br> 133RD DAY - 232 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Downtown to <u>Fabio Coen</u>. We played a game of <u>ARP</u> and<br> parts of <u>SPRINGER</u>, <u>MONDRIAN</u>, <u>DELAUNAY</u>, and <u>KLEE</u>.<br> He likes the general idea and wants to try it out on the<br> sales dept. For that he'll need rules and I promised<br> to get them to him in 2 to 3 weeks. I said that they<br> won't be in final shape and that is o.k. with hi..."
14:09, 6 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_152_May 12.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,769 bytes (+2,769) Created page with "12 SUNDAY - MAY 1974<br> FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - MOTHER'S DAY - 132ND DAY - 233 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Worked out a setup for <u>NO WAY</u>. Using tracing paper found<br> a solution for each of the 15 combinations of two numbers.<br> I found it quite easy. BB tried 3 of them, and came up with<br> different solutions. By the third she found it fairly easy,<br> but said it was good that way.<br> Later I thought of the possibility of having the player<br> choose a..."
13:30, 6 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_151_May 11.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,627 bytes (+2,627) Created page with "MAY 1974 - SATURDAY 11<br> 131ST DAY - 234 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Drew up <u>KLEE</u>. Got repros of the 6 games (23 total).<br> Looked thru my art books to name the games - <u>MONDRIAN</u><br> was named some time ago.<br> <u>Harold Saperstein</u> (and Phylis) here. Told Harold to let me know<br> which is the last <u>S&T</u> he has and I'll get him up to date.<br> When getting copies at Boston Road the girl found the diagrams<br> very interesting and asked me..."
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13:10, 6 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_150_May 10.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,033 bytes (+2,033) Created page with "10 FRIDAY - MAY 1974<br> 130TH DAY - 235 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Carol Peterson</u>. She enclosed a letter<br> from an <u>ACQUIRE</u> fan and her answer. (Decided that the<br> best way for me to answer is by sending a repro of my<br> <u>G&P</u> article in #11.)<br> Finished drawing up <u>MIRO</u> and then did <u>DELAUNAY</u> and <u>ARP<u/>.<br> ---- (cont. from 5/12) [5/13]<br> <u>WILDERNESS CAMPAIGN</u>, and <u>SOLOMONS CAMPAIGN</u>.<br..."
12:59, 6 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_149_May 09.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,015 bytes (+3,015) Created page with "MAY 1974 - THURSDAY 9<br> 129TH DAY - 236 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Started drawing up diagrams for the games to show<br> to <u>Fabio Coen</u> next Monday. (I didn't name five of<br> them until Saturday, <s>fo</s> but for convenience I'll use the<br> names now.) Drew up <u>SPRINGER</u> and played with BB using<br> the small wood squares instead of coloring in the spaces. First<br> to touch all four edges wins. It played quite well and I<br> made a few changes and co..."
12:23, 6 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_148_May 08.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,220 bytes (+3,220) Created page with "5/4<br> 8 WEDNESDAY - MAY 1974<br> 128TH DAY - 237 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Wrote a short letter to <u>Hayward Cirker</u> of Dover about <u>AGOG</u>.<br> Wrote to <u>Allan Calhamer</u> about <u>NAVAL GAME</u> and <u>S&T</u>.<br> Call from <u>Felicia</u>. <u>Mike Riley</u> has a math game - <u>SHINGLES</u> -<br> which she'd like me to look at. Made a date for next Monday at 2.<br> Deposited the Hallmark check and the <u>AGOG</u> advance check in<br> Dollar Savin..."
11:56, 6 March 2026 (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_147_May 07.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,283 bytes (+1)
11:55, 6 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_147_May 07.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,282 bytes (+3,282) Created page with "5/6<br> MAY 1974 - TUESDAY 7<br> 127TH DAY - 238 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. the Hoi Polloi questionnaire back from the accountant<br> with a space - that they penciled in - for me to sign.<br> Did and mailed it in.<br> Rcd. a letter from <u>Graeme Levin</u> with an apology and the<br> corrected check. Mentioned <u>EXECUTIVE DECISION</u>, <u>PATTON</u> and<br> <u>HOLIDAY</u> (which he hasn't rcd.), <u>SLEUTH</u>, and the other points<br> I raised in my letter..."
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11:26, 6 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_146_May 06.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,504 bytes (+2,504) Created page with "6 MONDAY - MAY 1974<br> 126TH DAY - 239 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. check for $150.00 from R.G.I. for <u>MACARTHUR</u> advance.<br> <u>Felicia</u> called about the Hallmark check. She said that <u>CUBITS</u> did con-<br> siderably better, altho they ran out of the dice for it. She thinks<br> that Hallmark will learn from their errors and will do o.k. in games.<br> Told her of the <u>MACARTHUR</u> advance and she said that every little<br> bit helps.<br> <u>Bi..."
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11:02, 6 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_143_May 03.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,898 bytes (+2,898) Created page with "MAY 1974 - FRIDAY 3<br> 123RD DAY - 242 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. Hallmark 1st quarter report: <u>THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS</u>---$ 53.33 --- $71.10 [bracket drawn] Totals<br> <u>FITTING & PROPER</u> -----------$ 69.62 --- $92.82 [bracket drawn]<br> --------------------------------------------122.95<br> Played two games of <u>500 rummy</u> with my folks.<br> ---- (cont. from 5/9) [5/20]<br> - Oblisk. As I passed Jesse told me that the two girls<br> who did <u..."
10:31, 6 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_142_May 02.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,147 bytes (+3,147) Created page with "4/30<br> 5/1<br> 2 THURSDAY - MAY 1974<br> 122ND DAY - 243 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- <s>Finished the boards for <u>HEX-MATCH</u> and <u>INTERSECTION</u>.</s><br> Thinking of some variations for <u>HEX-MATCH</u>: 1) Require<br> 3 <s>fo</s> matches for a play and 5 for an extra turn, after two<br> pcs. have been placed. 2) Require one more match that the<br> number of pcs. played against for a play and two more for an<br> extra turn. (Later decided that neither would..."
10:03, 6 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_140_April 30.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,460 bytes (+3,460) Created page with "30 TUESDAY - APRIL 1974<br> 120TH DAY - 245 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from Stan Durham (spelling?) of Athol. He had two minor<br> corrections on the <u>MACARTHUR</u> historical material.<br> Rcd. a notice of a registered letter to pick up at P.O.<br> <u>WIRETAP</u> no doubt.<br> Rcd. a sample copy, with a letter from <u>Donald Featherstone</u>,<br> of the magazine <u>WARGAMER'S NEWSLETTER</u>. This is basically<br> for miniatures but there is one article on..."
9:29, 6 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_137_April 27.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,016 bytes (+3,016) Created page with "APRIL 1974 - SATURDAY 27<br> 117TH DAY - 248 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- BB typed the letter to <u>Graeme Levin</u> and I mailed it at<br> the post office.<br> At the Horn's met a fellow who works for <u>Jules Cooper</u> at<br> Ideal. He told me that after they took <u>THE BOSS</u> from<br> <u>Marvin Glass</u> they had to work on it for six months before<br> it was even playable.<br> ---- (cont. from 4/28) [5/21]<br> Call from <u>Jerry Brown</u>. Gave him <u>Don..."
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17:25, 5 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_136_April 26.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 787 bytes (+787) Created page with "26 FRIDAY - APRIL 1974 116TH DAY - 249 DAYS TO COME ---- Dana told me that <u>Bob Champer</u> called last night and this morning while I was out. He'll call again. Wrote to <u>Kathy Brooks</u> about <u>SKYSCRAPERS</u>. Wrote to <u>Graeme Levin</u>. Returned the incorrect check. Mentioned <u>REALM</u>, <u>INFINITY</u>, <u>VENTURE</u>, <u>FACTS IN FIVE</u>, <u>CARTEL</u>, <u>K.G.B.</u>, <u>EXECUTIVE DECISION</u>, <u>PATTON</u>, <u>HOLIDAY</u>, <u>SLEUTH</u>, "Boo..."
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17:05, 5 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_135_April 25.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,964 bytes (+2,964) Created page with "APRIL 1974 - THURSDAY 25<br> ST. MARK, EVANGELIST - 115TH DAY - 250 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Letter from <u>Haar Hoolim</u>. Sent me new rules for <u>STACK-UP</u><br> and a copy of his letter to Or-Da. In his letter to me he<br> mentions that "Roylon [illegible strikeout] Inc." will be putting out the six<br> Or-Da games in the U.S.A. <u>TAKE BALL TAKE ALL</u> will be one of<br> them probably. What he said was <u>SHESH BESH</u> is actually called<br> <u>CHESS BESH</..."
16:49, 5 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_134_April 24.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,339 bytes (+3,339) Created page with "4/20<br> 4/21<br> 4/23<br> 4/25<br> 4/26<br> 24 WEDNESDAY - APRIL 1974<br> 114TH DAY - 251 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. <u>NOST-ALGIA</u> #168. <u>Phil Cohen</u> mentions <u>GO ON A CUBE</u>,<br> <u>DOUBLE MOVE GO</u>, and <u>HEXAGO</u> [Stephen Wynn]. <u>Bill Rawlings</u> gives<br> rules for <u>CHESS WITH RESERVES</u> and <u>CHESKERS</u>. In his second<br> column <u>Phil Cohen</u> had <u>S.K. Howard</u> describe <u>JET CHESS</u>, with<br> a mention of <u>SUPER..."
16:22, 5 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_133_April 23.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,747 bytes (+2,747) Created page with "APRIL 1974 - TUESDAY 23<br> 113TH DAY - 252 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a letter stating that GAF was returning my games &<br> later rcd. a package thru UPS. Contained material on<br> <u>JUNGLE RACE</u>, <u>VIEWLINE</u>, <u>THE FAIRY TALE GAME</u>. in various stages<br> of completion. Also sent rules of an unnamed <u>GAME</u> by some-<br> one else. (Box with contents placed in basement.)<br> Call from <u>Felicia</u>. The marketing director at Aladdin who<br> wa..."
17:12, 4 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_130_April 20.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,937 bytes (+2,937) Created page with "20 SATURDAY - APRIL 1974<br> 110TH DAY - 255 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a package from <u>Haar Hoolim</u> with the boards for<br> <u>TOPOLOGIK</u>, <u>CONTACTIC</u> - with the playing pcs., and<br> <u>SPECTRUM</u> with a set of 20 cards.<br> Wrote the <u>S&T</u> column - #44: <u>ALIEN SPACE</u>, <u>NAVAL GAME</u>, <u>5-5</u>,<br> and <u>THREE PLAYER CHESS</u>.<br> Realized that I hadn't included credits in the rules<br> I wrote up for <u>MACARTHUR</u>.<br>..."
16:37, 4 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_129_April 19.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,316 bytes (+2,316) Created page with "APRIL 1974 - FRIDAY 19<br> 109TH DAY - 256 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. another ad for <u>SAFETY BELT GAME</u> from gov't publishing.<br> (Filed in 1974 'Misc.)<br> Decided to use the following games in my next column:<br> <u>ALIEN SPACE</u>, <u>NAVAL GAME</u>, <u>5-5</u>, <u>THREE PLAYER CHESS</u>.<br> Call from <u>Roger Verhulst</u> (he was too busy earlier in the week) and<br> visit <s>earlier</s> later in the day.<br> He thinks that I have all of his regul..."
16:07, 4 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_128_April 18.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,983 bytes (+2,983) Created page with "18 THURSDAY - APRIL 1974<br> 108TH DAY - 257 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a duplicate of the 3/19 letter from <u>Lewis Pulsipher</u> with<br> a note that he hasn't heard from me.<br> Called <u>Howard Wexler</u> and told him that I was still not com-<br> pletely up to par and that I had a large back-log of work to catch<br> up on. Since he doesn't have anything particularly hot, I'll<br> contact him about getting together in two or three weeks.<br> I told him tha..."
15:44, 4 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_127_April 17.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,549 bytes (+2,549) Created page with "APRIL 1974 - WEDNESDAY 17<br> 107TH DAY - 258 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a note from <u>Bernie Lane</u> together with 2 copies<br> of "Salesman's OPPORTUNITY" and 1 copy of "SPARE TIME."<br> All in connection with his suggestion that I do a <u>GAME</u> on the<br> mail order business. (Later discarded.)<br> Rcd. a note from Tom (see 4/13): "I have not found that <u>TIMES</u><br> book section re: Parker/Library etc., but I have more sources<br> to see if I can c..."
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15:07, 4 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_125_April 15.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,672 bytes (+2,672) Created page with "APRIL 1974 - MONDAY 15<br> PATRIOT'S DAY (MAINE & MASS.) - 105TH DAY - 260 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a short letter from <u>Graeme Levin</u>. Nelson sent him<br> an advance check made out in my name. He returned it and<br> asked for one made payable to <u>G&P</u>.<br> Called <u>Leonard Willett</u> a few times and finally went there to have him<br> redo part of the return. Gave him check for $90.<br> <u>Claude</u> called while I was out, about a possible date w..."
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12:35, 4 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_124_April 14.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 1,474 bytes (+1,474) Created page with "14 SUNDAY - APRIL 1974 EASTER DAY - 104TH DAY - 261 DAYS TO COME ---- Went thru all the boxes in the basement to review what I had there. Played a little of <u>HEX-MATCH</u> solitaire myself. With 5 open pcs. it is fairly easy. I'll have to try it with 4. Brought the <u>Horn</u>'s a copy of <u>TRIPPPLES</u>. Played a game with Laurie - with Dave helping her. Played 4-hand <u>HEX-MATCH</u> and Barbara said she liked it at least as much as <u>SHAPE AND SHAT..."
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12:12, 4 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_123_April 13.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,884 bytes (+2,884) Created page with "APRIL 1974 - SATURDAY 13<br> HOLY SATURDAY - 103RD DAY - 262 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. letter from <u>Haar Hoolim</u>. He is sending me the three<br> German games - <u>CONTACTIC</u>, <u>TOPOLOGIK</u>, <u>SPECTRUM</u>.<br> Mentions <u>Robert Abbott</u>, <u>TAKE THE BRAIN</u>, <u>PLOY</u>, <u>ARMOR</u>.<br> Gives ideas for a <u>CHESS</u> variations. Mentioned <u>CHECKERS</u>,<br> <u>STACK-UP</u>, <u>UP</u>, <u>7-UP</u>, <u>DAFT DRAUGHTS</u>, <u>G&P</u>, <u>DIPLOMAC..."
11:44, 4 March 2026 (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_121_April 11.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,062 bytes (+4)
11:43, 4 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_121_April 11.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,058 bytes (+3,058) Created page with "APRIL 1974 - THURSDAY 11<br> MAUNDY THURSDAY - 101ST DAY - 264 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Proofread <u>MACARTHUR</u> rules and historical material.<br> Downtown stopped at "Gamut of Games." <u>Phil Orbanes</u> not in so<br> I told Carrie I'd try to come back later. My expansion<br> files were there so I took two of them.<br> To 200 Fifth. Stopped in at E.S. Lowe to see <u>Mickie Mackey</u>.<br> <u>Terry Seymour</u> told me that Mickie has been fired and that<br>..."
10:36, 4 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_120_April 10.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,337 bytes (+3,337) Created page with "4/8<br> 10 WEDNESDAY - APRIL 1974<br> WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK - 100TH DAY - 265 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- <u>Bob Champer</u> here with the historical material for<br> <u>MACARTHUR</u>. Later I rewrote some of it. He went over my<br> rules and picked up a few small points.<br> Bob brought, and gave me, <u>PANZERFAUST</u> #60 which has a<br> very complimentary review of <u>PATTON</u>. Also an ad for the game<br> (which I found out later was not paid for by R.G.I.) fo..."
9:36, 4 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_119_April 09.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,027 bytes (+3,027) Created page with "APRIL 1974 - TUESDAY 9<br> TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEK - 99TH DAY - 266 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Call from <u>Bernie Lane</u>. On upstate gal, Mrs. <u>Lilian Silver</u>,<br> had an idea for an exhibit on puzzles and Xerox will<br> do it next January. <u>John Rasor</u> of Xerox wanted me to prepare<br> puzzles that the public will be able to solve using push buttons.<br> I told Bernie that I could be available to work on it and he'll<br> contact me with more definitive info..."
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17:26, 3 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_118_April 08.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,002 bytes (+2,002) Created page with "8 MONDAY - APRIL 1974<br> MONDAY IN HOLY WEEK - 98TH DAY - 267 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- To <u>Leonard Willett</u> with info on my 1973 tax.<br> Rcd. an envelope of printed mat'l from <s>HAAR HOOLIM. Mainly abou</s><br> <u>Haar Hoolim</u>. Mainly about "Edugame 73" but included a<br> clipping about the inventor of <u>MASTER MIND</u>.<br> Rcd. a copy of the Nelson <u>AGOG</u> contract with "compliments" - signed<br> by <u>Tony Mills</u>. In the countries excluded..."
17:15, 3 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_114_April 04.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 3,190 bytes (+3,190) Created page with "4/3<br> 4/2<br> 4 THURSDAY - APRIL 1974<br> 94TH DAY - 271 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. an announcement of a <u>BACKGAMMON</u> tournament to be held in<br> Hawaii in July. Prince <u>Djoli Kansil</u> is one of the organizers. (Filed in<br> '74 misc.)<br> Rcd. a letter from <u>Haar Hoolim</u>. Mentions <u>THE TOWER OF HANOI</u> and<br> his <u>CROSSOVER PUZZLE</u>, <u>CHINESE MATCHING CARDS</u>, <u>MONOPOLY</u>, <u>ACQUIRE</u>.<br> <u>THREE MUSKETEERS</u>.<br> Rc..."
16:54, 3 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_113_April 03.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,676 bytes (+2,676) Created page with "APRIL 1974 - WEDNESDAY 3<br> 93RD DAY - 272 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Rcd. a letter from <u>Bob Reiss</u> of Hoi Polloi, with some<br> questions from their accountants. Didn't think that I have<br> the info. Called <u>Phil Orbanes</u> but he didn't call back.<br> Rcd. a M.B. [Milton Bradley] and Lowe catalog. Mailing label says "Material<br> Requested Through <u>PLAYTHINGS</u>" (??) [Filed in box with '74 catalogs<br> and other material from Toy Fair.]<br> Calle..."
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16:10, 3 March 2026 (new) (diff | hist) Page #1 Manuscript 1974_Sackson_112_April 02.jpg Transcription - 1974 diary 2,115 bytes (+2,115) Created page with "2 TUESDAY - APRIL 1974<br> 92ND DAY - 273 DAYS TO COME<br> ---- Working on <u>SKYSCRAPERS</u> most of the day. Came up with a new set-<br> up of 8 pcs. and 5 molds. Looking for solutions allowing<br> more than two squares of the same size to be next to each other.<br> Found only 4, and three were quite similar.<br> Call from Mike Starr, a write for the <u>WALL ST. JOURNAL</u>,<br> working from Chicago. He is trying to look into the possibility<br> of a piece o..."
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