(Q) [
257] has proceeded with H. L. Andrews, V. Pres. Gen.
Elec. Co., 580 Lexington Ave., N.Y.C., to buy Emerson Radio
Co., 14th St. & 8th Ave. He also spoke to Baker, Chief
Engineer at Bridgeport. Both are interested. Can and will
[
257] be able to consummate this deal?
(A) As we find, those in authority (these are merely
approaches, of course, to authority) are not interested.
For as we find, while there are some reasons, to be sure,
that the united efforts on the part of both of these might
be desirable from some respects, there is not sufficient
competitives in the very type of the machine or of the
holdings of patents and things that got to make up changes
for them to be in a position to be the greater help as one to
another in such correlation of activities.
Unless there are those conditions arising in the Emerson that
demand or command financial aid - and then these would become
the approach that might make such a consummation, but in the
long run if such were consummated it would work as a hardship
for [
257].
(Q) What is his next procedure to handle this matter without
necessity of lawsuits in the future, to collect if deal goes
through?
(A) If we would give it from here, we would give that there
not be any procedure. Unless these approach or come from
the necessity or the needs of Emerson's financial reasons,
and then these would not make for such a connection - as has
been indicated - that in the long run would be to [
257]'s
best interests.
(Q) As to Simmons and Ford, American furniture Co. at
Martinsville, how do they feel toward [
257] at end of first
year - or now beginning the New Year?
(A) As we find, these are very good; there isn't the
completion of a year's activities as yet. As we would find
in the associations here with Radio and the activities - the
better would be for [
257] to follow it up and as has been
given heretofore respecting same, present to the American
Furniture Company - with its policies, with its activities -
both the good and the bad conditions as may be had from THEIR
building Radio Cabinets. But present it in such a way and
manner that it may be shown as to how this organization may
enter this field of activity or of service to an advantage.
For as we find it would be advantageous to them.
(Q) [
257] has submitted blue prints on a new cabinet for
G.E. Will it be necessary -
(A) As just indicated, follow it up by going there; not
depending upon the letter or that already stated as being
sufficient, but take an engineer or one of those of the
General Electric that has to do with the comparison of
merchandise or the receiving of merchandise or the like, and
let them see not only the facilities of the American but let
them also explain to the American the desirability of
associations in this connection.
(Q) When will they be willing to take an order for 1937?
What month?
(A) This depends upon the application or the manner in which
it is presented. For as has been indicated for [
257] in
these connections, not always the highest, not always the
lowest, but that which enables the American to make a fair
profit upon their endeavors and their activities; also
allowing for [
257] and his associations sufficient for his
labors, and yet supplies a product to G.E. that will fill
that desired of the organization for the putting out of those
cabinets in the fields of activity.
Owing to much that has happened in many fields in which the
American and other organizations furnish or supply
merchandise, both in furniture and as well as other things,
there will be in the late spring and the early summer large
orders for mechandise of every nature. For there has been
much destruction in the furniture business.
(Q) Is this in reference to the flood conditions? [Kentucky
floods?]
(A) Flood conditions.
(Q) What new type of furniture can [
257] suggest for to make
a fine showing in new business?
(A) Owing to the conditions and circumstances there should
be held to much of that which has been presented and has been
acceptable, for it makes a new situation to be sure in the
conditions of the supply and demand.
(Q) Mayer Hettrick is in Washington to try and get a factory
and money for [
257] to build Radio Cabinets. Will he be
successful?
(A) It would be best if [
257] would hold to those
associations he already has in those connections with the
American and that as may be THEIR channels through which they
might gain for [
257] - if they do not build themselves -
rather than [
257] seeking outside and leaving the American to
feel as if the interests of [
257] are being divided by their
not interesting themselves in that which to them may in some
respects appear to be a division of [
257]'s interests or
efforts. Let them become a part of this seeking!
(Q) Would Garfield, N.J., be a good center to consider for
Radio Cabinet making?
(A) Any place that will make or keep the connection already
had in the directions indicated.
(Q) [
257] has been advised by the Forces to use American.
Does that mean to drop all other considerations?
(A) Just in the way and manner as has just been indicated.
(Q) Will the Government permit surplus money to be used to
build additions to factories?
(A) Where it's needed, yes.
(Q) What department is Washington best to approach on such a
matter?
(A) Through the regular channels for same. The extension of
labor's activities, those in the various fields of the
activities that come under same.
(Q) Is there any reason yet for [
257] approaching Carolina
Wood Products Co. of Asheville, N.C.?
(A) As has been indicated, these should come from the
Carolina to [
257]; not [
257] to Carolina associates.
(Q) Is [
257] planning his business now on a strong
foundation for a successful future as he inwardly feels he
is?
(A) In some respects, in some not so well.
(Q) Is he right in planning to call on every dealer in
Westchester County himself, daily, and also promote the other
ventures?
(A) These are very good, as individual portion of the
activity.
(Q) What new way of thinking or acting will aid him to
arrive where he can continue to aid others on a more
substantial basis?
(A) In the division of its time and study to activities as
has been so long indicated and as are kept by the body for
sometimes a day, sometimes for a week; and sometimes for a
month it's not thought of until asked for again!
(Q) In the meeting tonight -
(A) We haven't the meeting tonight as yet! Advice? LISTEN,
and keep quiet!
(Q) What can he do in N. Y. that will make the life and work
of Edgar Cayce and his family easier and more independent?
(A) Keep in the way of the policies of the Association and
the needs for the individual approach for that as may be
helpful to them, rather than using this as an approach to
individuals.
(Q) When will [
257] be financially fixed so he can do these
things for his family also, that he did in 1926-1929?
(A) When he has applied himself in those directions such
that he has again created that faith or confidence others
have in [
257] and his abilities to carry on to success those
things in the same way and manner as was given to him during
those periods of activity.
(Q) Which individual field will bring him the place and
position and money he needs so badly and works for so hard?
(A) A combination of them all, provided they are kept in
their places of activity and in their regular routine. We
would not change so much in the varied fields of service but
rather in the manner of approach. Don't ever leave question
marks after the service rendered, nor the purposes of
approach to individual fields of activity.
For these question marks naturally make for antagonistic
feelings that arise between individuals and groups and then
those that may be as hushed propaganda as to portions of this
or that activity of [
257]'s bring about those things that
hurt and prevent there being the consummation of much that
the abilities of the body really deserve to carry forward by
the very question marks that have been set by the
conversations, activities or associations.
(Q) What will improve him mentally and spiritually most now
in Scarsdale and in his business life?
(A) As has been given; that of making for a division of the
time spent in the various fields of acquaintanceship,
activity, study, reasoning with, carrying forward a
well-rounded life.
Giving time for each. Time for recreation, sleep, rest, for
this, that and the other, as has so often been indicated.
And as has just been given, at times it's kept for a day or a
week and then forgotten for months until requested again.
This is a life's work to keep in touch with those fields of
service and activity as necessary for preparing self for the
meeting of the various conditions and even emergencies that
arise.
(Q) The lawyers (Bert Hamburger of 1775 B'way, 4th floor)
want to settle all the Ratner notes $15,000 for $2500, at
$80 per month. Is this a good time to do it, or should [
257]
wait to make the settlement, since he could not pay that much
now unless changes come?
(A) Wait if it's possible. If it is to make for conditions
or the settlements in the suit, or of a new trial, dependent
upon these - then it's best to try to make the settlements
now.
(Q) Has [
257] hurt himself in fighting as he has rather than
clean up thru bankruptcy - he feels he is doing right this
way?
(A) He has hurt himself in many fields, for it has made many
questions. [See
257-123 and Reports.]
(Q) Any other advise?
(A) We would do those things that have so oft been given.
In association with the furniture connections ye have one
worthy of thy metal, but it behooves the body in association
with its officers to follow in the policies and make those
thine own; also in thine associations making for other
connections for individual activity to take into
consideration thine association and give them the opportunity
to become a portion of same.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self
Copy to Ass'n file
BACKGROUND
1/09/37 He obtained
257-179.
1/24/37 He wrote: "I was in bed all day today. No blood has
shown [from rectum] in twenty days, so I hope it is
conquered." [He referred 1335-1.] [He submitted further
questions.]
1/30/37 He submitted questions, saying: "I actually am
started the right way and only need guidance. No lawyer can
give me what you give, and I will live to prove it to
everybody, and so will you...
"I haven't had a sign of the blood [from the rectum] since
Jan. 1st and I feel much better, except I get tired and sore
back of my neck."
REPORTS
