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// MS Mr Gustin explained the function of the Celebra- C tions Committee to Mr Wade and Mr Doherty of the Press These men gave us valuable information as to effective ways of getting out news releases The following schedule of news events was outlined 1) Governor Furcolo will be presented a Birth Certificate on April 8, 1958 at 11 15 a.m at the State House With High. School permission, "Lady Lexington" will be substituted in Mr Poehler' s place, as he is unable to be present 2) There will be a publicity release about the Birth Certificate on April 8, 1958 3) A photograph of "Lady Lexington-1958" beside the portrait of Lady Lexington will be sent to newspapers on April 10th, 11th, or 12th for use in Sun- day papers I{.) A copy of the parade roster will be sent to Boston papers on April 14th or 15th 5) "Big Brother" wishes to have "Lady Lexington" and Mr Gustin to be on. his WBZ-TV program on April 11th Mr Wade and Mr Doherty suggested the following news directors to whom publicity might be send. Denny Whitmarsh of WBZ-TV, Tom Power of WMUR-TV, Joe Levine of Channel 5 (WHDH) , Leland Bickford of WNAC-TV, Larry Gerrity of WEEI ( CBS radio) They suggested that Bert Karl of I N S be sent a copy of the Birth Certificate which might be sent out over Wirephoto The Committee decided to send all releases out to all papers at the same time Mrs Pullen, the Committee member in charge of publicity will get out these releases Mrs Litchfield had talked to Mr Seabury of the Lexington Inn He would like to have a letter from the Town Celebrations Committee requesting the use of the facilities of the Inn for April 19th, and specific information as to when we expect to be there We must ask Mr Seabury whether or not it will be convenient for Rep Martin and Mrs Rogers to meet at The Lexing- ton Inn, April 19th, at 11 00 a.m The Committee must find out whether or not Governor Furcolo plans to come to Lexington on April 19th, so that Police Chief Rycroft. can make proper arrangements The Selectmen will be invited to march in the morning parade, come with their wives and husband to the luncheon and reception, and to he on the reviewing stand in the afternoon Mr Lewis reported that Mr Little of "Executone" will furnish a sound system for a $25 00 rental fee plus the expenses for one man for ten hours This would total $92 50