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Q:

What does an ad like that cost, may I ask?

Lasker:

It cost $6600.

Q:

For a full page?

Lasker:

In the TIMES

Q:

Then you did the WASHINGTON POST

Lasker:

THE WASHINGTON POST and THE DAILY NEWS It cost about $20,000, $22,000. But there's no other way to get the facts stated as succinctly in any news story.

Q:

Yes, beautifully stated.

Lasker:

You noticed that? I'm glad you did. I think that you've finally got to get the facts simply stated. Some bright people will remember.

Q:

I'm getting quite a collection here.

Lasker:

You're getting quite a collection. Oh, the meeting with Secretary Finch was September 26.

Q:

We can put that date in there in the proper place.





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