This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 13th day of March, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1151], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

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1. GC: Entity, and the situation which has arisen with [1151] being called before the Wheeler [Burton K. Wheeler] Senate Investigation staff, headed by Max Loewenthal. You will consider especially the questions regarding [1151]'s association with O. P. and M. J. VanSweringen. It is desired to avoid any unfavorable misrepresentation of facts. Advise [1151] and answer questions.
2. EC: Yes, we have the enquiring mind, [1151] and those conditions which have arisen in reference to the entity being called before the investigating board, or the Wheeler investigation.
3. As we find, there is little to be feared respecting the activities of this investigating committee, as headed by Loewenthal, in the present situation.
4. While there might be advantages in a manner for those engaged in same, there are pressures being brought to bear from too many angles - and there is too much of a fearfulness of this acting as a rebound - for it to be considered wholly as a political move.
5. It might be used as a leverage to make a difference or disturbance between the activities as conducted by [1151] regarding the Railroad employees; yet as we find - in all of these conditions, there only needs to be the keeping of the situations in hand as to the intent or purpose which has been and is being pointed out to [1151] for the best interests of all concerned - even if there is a call, though we do not find it indicated unless other conditions are brought out than indicated in the present.
6. This we do not find would in the end, though it might produce or cause some anxiety, cause any disturbance in the good which [1151] IS able to accomplish with those with whom he has been laboring.
7. As we find, it would be then advisable that there be a cultivation of acquaintance, of purposes, between Wheeler AND [1151], as to this general situation which is now arising in the attempt to obtain FROM the brotherhoods the purposes that have been asked by the Railroads.
8. Along these line, and in keeping with these, would be then the course to pursue.
9. Ready for questions.
10. (Q) Is it wise and right for me to make every effort to get myself excused from such an appearance?
    (A) This to be sure. However, as we find, unless other conditions arise than those which appear upon the surface in the present, this will not require a great deal of effort - to be excused.
11. (Q) Is the course I have followed, in utilizing labor forces in connection with the influence of the investigation, right and proper?
    (A) As has been indicated, this is very well. Just so it is not carried or used in such a manner that those averse to same may use it to become a boomerang to the best interests of all concerned.
    Hence that as just indicated; that owing to the whole general circumstance it is advisable for the cultivation of the closer friendship and relationships and activities of Wheeler and [1151].
12. (Q) Are there any other suggestions of wise ways or channels through which I could work to arrange a dismissal of this matter?
    (A) As we find, the better channels are the closer cultivation of that one who is considered as the head or the lead of the committee making the whole investigations.
    These have been called, of course, many times, and have gradually been allowed to be kept or have been kept in the background.
    As has been indicated from the first, if there is the call there is little to be feared - if it is all kept open and aboveboard, as it has been conducted.
13. (Q) But I should contact Wheeler right away?
    (A) As has been indicated, the entity should cultivate that association.
14. (Q) Is it in the minds of Max Loewenthal and his investigating staff to utilize my prospective examination for political capital?
    (A) Not necessarily, as has been indicated. There are too many phases that would act as a rebound upon the best interests not only of those who are a portion of the investigating committee but upon the work that has been accomplished which has been so great; and would react unfavorably rather on the committee than upon [1151] and his activities with the Union and with the Railroads.
15. (Q) What is the intention of such investigators?
    (A) This has become rather a part of a routine.
16. (Q) If it is an advancement of my life's service to go into the investigation, what is the most satisfactory approach that I should make?
    (A) As has been indicated, we find it would be through the closer associations, closer working staff with Wheeler - if it is coming to that head, see?
17. (Q) Since the major part of the investigation has dealt with the entities known as O. P. and M. J. VanSweringen, who are now out of the body, is there any indication that you could tell me concerning their present attitude relating to the investigation?
    (A) We do not find such. These would have to be sought from a varying or a different level.
18. (Q) Is there any other advice or suggestions that you can give me concerning this matter?
    (A) Do not become overanxious but keep in that attitude of being used as the channel for the greater service to the fellow man, through the channels and fields of activities that are before thee.
    Do that.
19. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self - Special Delivery to Metropolitan Club, Washington, D.C. (Phoned also) (National 7500)
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See previous Readings.
2. 3/11/38 He submitted questions.

REPORTS

1. 3/27/38 HLC's letter: "Mr. [1151] was delighted over way situation came out in D.C. It could have been much worse. It seems, too, that the advice about Wheeler was most timely, as it turned out."
2. He obtained another Business Rdg. - See 1151-14.

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