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Caux meeting, 13 April 1958

Person(s) in this recording
Hans Koch; Choir; Erich Peyer; Maurice Mercier; John Caulfeild; David Edwards; Helen Spoerri; Gottfried Anliker; Francine Odier; Marthe Mottu

Hans Koch, Germany, Continued. End; Choir, sing in German; Erich Peyer, CHE, announces quiet time; Maurice Mercier, France, So happy to-day. Tried to describe the strength of Communism. But Koch has done it beautifully. On one side Communism and on the other; divided people. ; Erich Peyer, CHE, have guidance on money; John Caulfeild, UK, What Koch said was along the line of what Buchman has been saying. We need to start collecting 2 millions Swiss francs for Buichman and his work. Will give the few hundred pounds he got from his army insurance; David Edwards, UK, Student from Oxford. Has a camera. A 21st birthday present. Will give it; Helen Spoerri, CHE, will give all; Gottfried Anliker, CHE, We have made difficulties in Asia and Africa possible. What is the point of increasing my business if the rest of the world does not benefit.. Will give 20'000 CHF before the next conference; Francine Odier, CHE, wanted to give money. But had to talk to her son who is a banker. "If you are afraid to speak to your son; ask for twice the amount so that it is worth the effort". Fearful. ; Marthe Mottu, CHE, got money from an insurance. Gave some to MRA. But put the rest on a carnet d'épargne. Gave some to her son. Then had the thought to give everything.

Audio language

German

English

French

Talk type
Year
1959
Reference number
S09780
Publishing permission
Granted
Publishing permission refers to the rights of FANW to publish the full audio recording of this item on this website.
Audio language

German

English

French

Talk type
Year
1959
Reference number
S09780
Publishing permission
Granted
Publishing permission refers to the rights of FANW to publish the full audio recording of this item on this website.