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- - -- - - -~ - - - ------ - - - - ---- - -- NEWS BULLETIN NEWS BULLETIN ... . . . . . . . On March 3, American Technos Inc . filed suit against Tradewest Inc . in federal court in San Jose, Calif. The lawsuit .On March 3, American Technos Inc. filed suit against Tradewest Inc. in federal court in San Jose, Calif. The lawsuit seeks a declaration that Tradewest has no rights to the video game Double Dragon II: The Revenge. "We chose not to seeks a declaration that Tradewest has no rights to the video game Double Dragon II: The Revenge. "We chose not to publicize our lawsuit before this date because we intended to resolve the dispute in the courts, not through the press ," said publicize our lawsuit before this date because we intended to resolve the dispute in the courts, not through the press," said Aldo Donnaloia, vice president of American Technos . " But Tradewest has issued misleading press releases, and we felt the Aldo Donnaloia, vice president of American Technos. "But Tradewest has issued misleading press releases, and we felt the time had come to put the record straight ." American Technos is the American subsidiary of Technos Japan ; Tradewest, time had come to put the record straight." American Technos is the American subsidiary of Technos Japan; Tradewest, meanwhile had been the U.S . distributor for the home version of Double Dragon for American Technos. " Tradewest's claim meanwhile had been the U.S. distributor for the home version of Double Dragon for American Technos. "Tradewest's claim that they have the rights to Double Dragon II is nonsense, " Donnaloia said. " They negotiated with us for several months in that they have the rights to Double Dragon II is nonsense," Donnaloia said. "They negotiated with us for several months in an effort to obtain the rights to this product. (Their) allegations in the press are simply a reaction to their failure to obtain the an effort to obtain the rights to this product. (Their) allegations in the press are simply a reaction to their failure to obtain the rights (to DD II) through legitimate negotiations." In a related announcement, American Technos revealed that Tradewest's rights (to DD II) through legitimate negotiations." In a related announcement, American Technos revealed that Tradewest's rights to the Nintendo version of the original Double Dragon will end on Dec . 31. 1989 . rights to the Nintendo version of the original Double Dragon will end on Dec. 31. 1989. . . . . . . .Investment Development Inc. (IDI), a Metairie, La.-based company that marketed amusement game machine franchises , .Investment Development Inc. (IDI), a Metairie, La .- based company that marketed amusement game machine franchises, has been put in receivership by order of a federal district court. This action stems from a complaint filed by the Federal has been put in receivership by order of a federal district court. This action stems from a complaint filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in February , charging that IDI, violated the FTC's Franchise Rule " by failing to provide prospective Trade Commission (FTC) in February, charging that IDI violated the FTC's Franchise Rule "by failing to provide prospective franchisees with pertinent information about potential earnings and other material aspects of the business . " In addition , the franchisees with pertinent information about potential earnings and other material aspects of the business." In addition, the FTC charged IDI with failure to refund deposits on their machines . They required prospective franchisees to post a " 100 FTC charged IDI with failure to refund deposits on their machines. They required prospective franchisees to post a "100 percent refundable equipment deposit" as security for the machines , according to the FTC , but "routinely failed to refund percent refundable equipment deposit" as security for the machines, according to the FTC, but "routinely failed to refund deposits , pay promised minimum earnings, locate machines in profitable locations , or relocate or repair the machines as deposits, pay promised minimum earnings, locate machines in profitable locations, or relocate or repair the machines as promised . " IDI was also charged with failing to provide the basic disclosure document and the earnings claim document promised." IDI was also charged with failing to provide the basic disclosure document and the earnings claim document required by the Franchise Rule . Milton Brener, the court-appointed receiver for IDI , confirmed that the corporation has been required by the Franchise Rule. Milton Brener, the court-appointed receiver for IDI, confirmed that the corporation has been put in receivership and is being liquidated . put in receivership and is being liquidated. ... The Great American Fun Factory in Kissimmee, Fla., has changed its name to Larzland Family Amusements. The new The Great American Fun Factory in Kissimmee, Fla., has changed its name to Larzland Family Amusements. The new name , no doubt, is derived from that of the owner, Lars Iverson. The addresses and phone numbers remain the same: 5730 name, no doubt, is derived from that of the owner, Lars Iverson. The addresses and phone numbers remain the same: 5730 W . Hwy. 192, Kissimmee, Fla. 32741; (407) 396-0777 for the Family Entertainment Center, and 3715 Vineland Rd ., W. Hwy. 192, Kissimmee, Fla. 32741; (407) 396-0777 for the Family Entertainment Center, and 3715 Vineland Rd., Orlando , Fla. 32811 ; (407) 423-1681 for the corporate officers and warehouse . Orlando, Fla. 32811; (407) 423-1681 for the corporate officers and warehouse. . . . . . . .Bill Kidwell , director of investigations for AAMA, has announced a schedule of counterfeit seminars which AAMA has Bill Kidwell, director of investigations for AAMA, has announced a schedule of counterfeit seminars which AAMA has been invited to participate in. Several of these seminars, scheduled by the IACC (International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition) been invited to participate in. Several of these seminars, scheduled by the IACC (International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition) and the U.S. Customs Service, will be held during the remainder of 1989. AAMA is a member of the IACC . "Our and the U.S. Customs Service, will be held during the remainder of 1989. AAMA is a member of the IACC. "Our participation will assist U.S. Customs agents, inspectors, and import specialists in being better able to identify counterfeit participation will assist U.S. Customs agents, inspectors, and import specialists in being better able to identify counterfeit printed circuit boards entering the United States," Kidwell said. " These seminars are being held in cities with large ports of printed circuit boards entering the United States," Kidwell said. "These seminars are being held in cities with large ports of entry across our country. They will hopefully assist with the seizure of many illegal boards being shipped in fr9m foreign entry across our country. They will hopefully assist with the seizure of many illegal boards being shipped in from foreign countries. " countries." ... Warren Kelley, a well-known member of the pool and bowling industry, died on March 10 after several months of ill . Warren Kelley, a well-known member of the pool and bowling industry, died on March 10 after several months of ill health . He was 74 years old. Kelley was a consultant to Valley Recreation Products and was deeply involved in the formation health. He was 74 years old. Kelley was a consultant to Valley Recreation Products and was deeply involved in the formation of the V.N.E.A. Pool League and several other nationally-run events . He was also an executive of the Brunswick Bowling of the V.N.E.A. Pool League and several other nationally-run events. He was also an executive of the Brunswick Bowling Center Division for many years. " His contribution to the industry and the sport of pool over the years, and his dedication to Center Division for many years. "His contribution to the industry and the sport of pool over the years, and his dedication to the interests of players , especially in the V.N.E .A. League, continued right up to the end," said Valley President Chuck the interests of players, especially in the V.N.E.A. League, continued right up to the end," said Valley President Chuck Milhem. " We at Valley will miss him and his vitality and knowledge of the sport. Our condolences go out to Warren 's dear Milhem. "We at Valley will miss him and his vitality and knowledge of the sport. Our condolences go out to Warren's dear wife , together with those received from players and members of other industry organizations." wife, together with those received from players and members of other industry organizations." . .. S.M.S. Manufacturing listed an incorrect phone number in their ad for Poker Roll, which ran in our April issue . The S.M.S. Manufacturing listed an incorrect phone number in their ad for Poker Roll, which ran in our April issue. The correct toll-free number is (800) 221-0138 . correct toll-free number is (800) 221-0138. . . . . . .The . TheMiami Miamiand and Orlando, Orlando ,Fla., Fla ., branches branchesof ofBelam BelamSoutheast SoutheastDistributing Distributingare arenow nowcalled calledBrady BradyDistributing, Distributing ,following following official completion of Brady' s purchase of Belam Southeast. The Charlotte, N .C ., distributor also has an office in official completion of Brady's purchase of Belam Southeast. The Charlotte, N.C., distributor also has an office in Chattanooga, Tenn . Chattanooga, Tenn. . . . . . . .A reduction of more than 40 percent in suggested list price and the elimination of returns are the key elements of A&M .A reduction of more than 40 percent in suggested list price and the elimination of returns are the key elements of A&M Records ' sweeping new policy regarding seven-inch vinyl singles. The policy, which saw A&M 's suggested list price reduced Records' sweeping new policy regarding seven-inch vinyl singles. The policy, which saw A&M's suggested list price reduced from $1.99 to $1.15, went into effect with the company's March 7 singles release, according to David Steffen, A&M's senior from $1.99 to $1.15, went into effect with the company's March 7 singles release, according to David Steffen, A&M's senior vice president for sales and distribution . Seven-inch vinyl singles released since March 7 carry a selection number of 1400 or vice president for sales and distribution. Seven-inch vinyl singles released since March 7 carry a selection number of 1400 or higher and are non-returnable (defective records excepted). The new product will also be issued with a new label background higher and are non-returnable (defective records excepted). The new product will also be issued with a new label background to distinguish it from other A&M single releases . Every single in release prior to March 7 will remain available at the old to distinguish it from other A&M single releases. Every single in release prior to March 7 will remain available at the old $1.99 list price; they will continue to be 100 percent returnable. $1.99 list price; they will continue to be 100 percent returnable.