The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1960-01-21

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ION July the devoted to
copy by and all four tabloid
cept for advertising that
total which paid Anyway since july
1859 in for copies Ct The Sieve
Allen has long since been used; mere
of that ISSUE isn't because haven't
different copy enough because I'm altogh
er money because of the opportunity to give
circulation piece writing which think one Of the BEST
most profound statements of heart
rern and compassion By letter hY-one
persons this This time we'll try to
print enough copies to fill and all reques1s.l
From any point of view any way you look at it. this The
STEVE ALLEN ISSUE
And in nv 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 anoner way
like the guy
There are more reasons than one why have the respect and
REGARD for Steve that do however, 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 effe peg se
explanatory I'll not 90 into it, rather suggest you read Tor
insight into rare and admirable chadClef 'd u oev0
Allen.
NV acquaintance with Steve began sometime ago. possibly
wear or more by letter from his secretary Doris Benson be-
eye The letter said Mr. Allen would like to subscribe TO your
paper for two years Send US statement answered. saying 10
lieu Of cash PAYMENT ask Mr. Allen autograph OF his books
for me few days later Steve sent two autographed BOOKS 10
me- I'm collector Of autographed books; anyone reading this
who has book out autograph send to me with statement
and I'll put the statement IN me DOx WIN Oil my OeIS sVo Co
say one day may get to it,
If was with delight indeed aazement, that read Stoves
books two voumns Of short stories See review somewhere IN
this sue) Not only Steve excellent stoyee but saw IN
his work the thing for which always look An awarenes Of
concern for humanity; ADDITIONALLY saw man With great
compassion and understanding Twas most impressed and might
add surprised, Just short ct disbelief.
Thnqs moved along the months with Steve requesting
certain back issues all aong almost monthly I've often wonder
ed why he wanted Them I'm suspicious of anyone who wants
copy Of this paper Once Steve purchased few gift subscriptions
Tor friends later he made subscriptions available TO Whenever
elected to give them to- preferably to college Students that was
nv suqestion Also suggested to him that give them in his
name; he not bothered to mention it in any way.
twas about the middle Of March that was confined TO bed
for several days. Ny mind wandered from 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 to get him by Telephones my solution was
to write him and ask that he cal me He did
was ENGAGED in making my pitch to him when my wife
walked into nv room and asked rs that Steve Allen you're
talking to?" Said Can listen in?" she asked nodded
She went into the kitchen and picked up the extension There was
sioh click naturally assumed Steve heard it. SO thought It
best to tell him. didn't want him think my line was tapped or
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