The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1959-07-02

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From any point Of view, any way you look at it. this IS The
STEVE ALLEN ISSUE.
And in my opinion It's The Steve Allen Issue for good rea
son. Steve one of about dozen individuals for whom have the
highest respect admiration and regard Stated anofher way
like the guy
There are more reasons than why have the respect and
regard for Steve that do however, we're there not ADDITIONAL
reasons the fact that he wrote the letter. printed TO the right OF
this page would be quite enough What with the letter being self
explanatory I'll not 90 IT, rather suggest you read tor
an insight into rare and admirable character that Of Steve
Allen.
NY acquaintance with Steve began sometime ago, possibly
wear or more by letter from his secretary Doris Benson be-
eve The letter said mr. Allen would like to subscribe to your
paper for two years. Send statement answered. sayng In
lieu of cash payment ask Mr. Allen autograph one OF his books
for me- few days later Steve sent two autographed books TO
me- I'm collector of autographed books; So anyone reading ns
who has book out autograph it, send to with statement
and ri put the statement in the box with all my others Who can
say, one day may get to it,
IT was with delight indeed, amazement that read Steve
books two voumns of short stories See review somewhere
this issue) Not only is Steve excellent oteer but saw
his work the thing for which always look An dwdreness or
concern for, humanity ADDITIONALLY saw man win geaf
compassion and understanding was most impressed and might
add surprised Just short of disbelief.
THINGS moved along the months with Steve requesting
certain back all aog almost monthly I've often wonder
ed why he wanted em I'm suspicious OF anyone VINO wants
copy Of this pape Once Steve purchased few gift subscriptions
renQS def ne due SUUSCi POS dVoitoUIc ~
elected to give them TO- preferably college Students that was
my suggestion Also, suggested to him that give them in his
narne he d not bothered to mention it in any way.
was about the middle of March that was confined TO bed
for several days. Ny mind wandered from one wild idea TO an
other One day decided Steve had something wanted decided
to con him. could Being surrounded with secretaries and staff
it's almost impossible get him by eephone my solution was
to write him and ask that he call me. He did.
was engaged making my pitch to him when my wife
walked my work and asked rs that Steve Allen you're
taking to?" said it was "Can listen in? she asked nodded
she went into the kitchen and picked the extension There was
slight click naturally assumed Steve heard it. SO thought
best TO tell him. didn't want him think my line tapped
that our conversation was being recorded
Steve, said that's my wife, Billie, on the line. She want
ed to say hello to you.
mo, don't" she replied 7 want Mr. Allen to say hello for
me to Tom Poston.
OF course almost pped There was trying to con the man
and my wife didn't want to say hello to hm was fast ap
preaching hYstea but decided to give her another chance
no he" laughed but my heart wasn't in it. Steve, con
nued she's great fan OF yours
~oh, no I'm not heard her say. I'm fan Of Tom Pos
tons"
AT this point didn't know what to say There was silence
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