d previous structure
reared by 'Abdu'l-Baha. Building operations are soon starting
notwithstanding the difficulties of the present situation. I am
supplicating the Almighty's guidance and sustaining grace for successive
stages of an enterprise envisaged sixty years ago by Baha'u'llah,
initiated by the Center of His Covenant, designed to culminate as
contemplated by Him in erection of a superstructure to be crowned by a
golden dome marking the consummation at the heart of the Mountain of God
of the momentous undertaking born through the generating influence of the
Will of the Founder of our beloved Faith, so dear to the heart of His
blessed Son, and dedicated to the memory of the Martyr-Prophet, the
immortal Herald of the Baha'i Dispensation.

[December 13, 1948]

DRASTIC BUDGET REDUCTION

Further drastic reduction in budget for next two years including temporary
suspension of Public Relations, National Programming, radio activities;
World Order, Baha'i World publications permissible if necessary.

[December 22, 1948]

FURTHER BUDGET REDUCTION

Advise plan two. Urge, however, maintain permanent entrance ways,
vestibules and metal doors. Also permanent rubber tile or terrazzo floor.
Considering soaring prices, shortness of period, weighty issues involved,
approve still more drastic reduction of budget, complete suspension during
two years of appropriations for activities unconnected with European
project, Latin American work and assembly consolidation in United States.

[January 13, 1949]

("Plan two" refers to a series of possible Temple construction schedules
submitted to the Guardian.)

CURTAILMENT OF SOME ACTIVITIES

Budgets for activities in Europe, Latin America and consolidation work in
United States should not be reduced owing to their vital relation to
Second Seven Year Plan. All other activities, whether connected with
proclamation of Faith, publications, Baha'i Magazine, Baha'i World or
schools, should either be drastically curtailed or suspended during two
years. Holding Annual Convention and maintenance of Baha'i News essential.

[January 19, 1949]

DIVERT CONTRIBUTIONS TO TEMPLE FUND

Advise that you divert contributions for International Fund to Temple
Fund, and suspend World Order Magazine.

[February 26, 1949]

SUSPEND WORLD ORDER MAGAZINE

Advise you to suspend magazine for next two years. Appeal on my behalf to
subscribers in East an