January 18, 195S TO: C. Attzide FROM: J. S. Hite SUBJECT: COMPETITIVE ACTIVITY PhiliR Morris Attached is an article that appeared in the January 7 issue of Advertising Age. The article mentions that PM in consumer testing a variable-tar cigarette called Concord. Also attached is a letter and flyer that the wife of Division Manager Harold Neau received concerning Concord. I have one package of Concord on file. The Advertising Age article also mentions that PM is manufacturing Merit 25's. Confirmation has not been received. BAT Co LTD MINNESOTA TOBACCO LITIGATION