This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 20th day of September, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [270], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

TEXT

1. GC: You will have before you the body and enquiring mind of [270], who seeks information concerning his physical and mental condition and the material affairs that relate to himself. You will answer the questions which he submits, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [270]; this we have had before.
3. Ready for questions.
4. (Q) Is the present physical condition as good as that found before?
   (A) As we find, the general physical conditions are very good. There are some specific disturbances which have been indicated that, as we find, would respond much better if the applications of those properties were used as we have indicated.
   In making the ointment for the glandular disturbance, or neck, and as a general application, - liquefy the Tallow, add the Turpentine and Camphor in the order named; not while hot but while warm, and this will not only mix but will make an ointment - if this is rubbed thoroughly together - to aid in many disturbances through the body.
5. (Q) Does this body take ample exercise of the right sort?
   (A) This is a question. As much as is practical to be taken in the open would be found to be more beneficial. Walking, riding, golfing, rowing, - any of these would be most helpful to the body.
   Not sufficient in the present. Changes as are being wrought may indicate a better opportunity, - but the body should budget its time for recreation, for work, for sleep, and in the recreation use that which is mental, physical and spiritual. Know that all phases of the entity need that activity as to keep each phase of the entity in better accord.
6. (Q) The certificate of death issued for my brother gave the cause as consumption, while I had been advised that he had a cancer. State the correct cause of death.
   (A) A matter of terms by those in charge, and making report on same. This should not interfere with the body, [270], in any sense.
7. (Q) Am I correct in presuming that I am the only direct heir?
   (A) Correct.
8. (Q) Will his death delay closing my mother's estate, or shall I proceed as planned?
   (A) Proceed as planned. According to the laws and certificates, there should be no disturbance in completing the plan already outlined in the body's mind.
9. (Q) Will the property at 2314 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, be sold for $3,750 by October 18th?
   (A) This depends upon just how much there is the effort to do this. As we find, there may be some delay; but this should be by the 18th or 20th at least.
10. (Q) Is it advisable to hold the property at 2309 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, for the present?
    (A) Preferable to hold for the present.
11. (Q) Will the proposed trip to Chicago in October be successful in cleaning up pending estate matters?
    (A) It should be, almost in its entirety, or be so regulated as not to require any great effort on the part of the entity in concluding same, should any portion be left undone.
12. (Q) Will the factual foundation for the communication investigation enable the present administration to approve merger of Postal and Western Union this year?
    (A) Not this year, but in next year.
13. (Q) How will this amalgamation of the facilities and forces affect me?
    (A) If there is the application of self in those directions as indicated, and these are kept in an attitude of helpfulness, it should aid the entity.
14. (Q) Is Western Union and International Telephone & Telegraph still regarded as safe investment with enhancing value possibilities?
    (A) It is.
15. (Q) Will the plan to return certain work from Omaha to San Francisco materialize January 1, 1940?
    (A) It will in the main; possibly not wholly in fact before March, but in the main will be as of January first.
16. (Q) Knowing that I would prefer to remain in San Francisco, can you state my material status 'til January 1, 1940?
    (A) This depends upon too many factors for saying as to a definite condition, but it should in the main be most satisfactory.
17. (Q) Under these circumstances should the purchase of a home be considered at this time?
    (A) We would defer until after March 15th.
18. (Q) When will the National Labor Board release its decision concerning the Association - W.U. - employees matter now pending before that body?
    (A) In October or November.
19. (Q) Will this decision be favorable to the Association?
    (A) In the long run, yes. At the first appearances, not so favorable, but in the long run favorable.
20. (Q) State the duration and outcome of the present labor disturbance here in San Francisco created by the C.I.O. desire to organize messengers.
    (A) This is a mooted question, and one that may not be set as to days or hours. But as has been indicated in other directions, these should be handled in a very delicate way and manner. It will eventually work to the better advantage of all concerned.
21. (Q) Should injunction proceedings be instituted to stop the demoralizing effect and would such action be successful?
    (A) This again will depend upon many of the other general questions that are arising. But such an injunction would be very well - to draw conditions to a head in a better way and manner.
22. (Q) A proposal submitted by the company to its employees through their collective bargaining agency (The Association of Western Union Employees) to amend present pension disability and death benefit plan. Will these amendments be accepted in their present form or will the proposed plan be modified and liberalized before acceptance by the employees?
    (A) It will be modified and liberalized; but all of those that hold the plans as were indicated some years ago should hold to same, rather than having them changed into the new, - until there is a better or more perfect understanding. For with the changes, many of these would be modified, but the old conditions would stand first.
23. (Q) I am not an active member of the Employees Association. Should I accept these amendments that will abrogate a company-employee contract applicable to him since the existing plan became operative January 1, 1913?
    (A) As just indicated, do not accept the abrogation of the old conditions, for these will have first consideration with changes as may be brought about by the union of activities in the various companies.
24. (Q) Will the present Euporean conflict ultimately draw the United States into this war?
    (A) This depends upon a great many factors. As we find, there are the indications that there will be involvement in the long run of practically ALL of the nations - directly or indirectly.
25. (Q) Will the United States be indirectly or directly involved?
    (A) As indicated, this depends upon a great many factors.
26. (Q) Can the duration of this conflict be measured at this time in days dating from September 1, 1939?
    (A) No; because there are too great a number of factors involving those, - that will mean the readjustment of many of the purposes and aims and desires of individuals in various nations. And there must be an adjustment within each nation as to a unity of purpose, and then these coordinated in a united influence or force through the world.
    This is the breaking up of many a nation.
27. (Q) Will the present neutrality act be amended to permit the sale of war materials on a cash and carry basis?
    (A) We are through for the present.

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    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 1/06/39 He obtained 270-41.
2. 9/16/39 He submitted questions.

REPORTS

1. 12/19/39 He obtained 270-43.

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