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Then whether it would not be a disadvantage towards customers if they only had one company from which to get there good instead of three.
Kirk Brown took contrary standpoint thought it would matter little as long as they were treated well. So thinks Schluessner. I believe the point raised by Karpen is not altogether wrong, but the objection depends on how we treat the customers. On the other hand they would have the advantage of 3 alternative factories to supply them. I advocate if possible to maintain some autonomy among the 3 different companies provided however their
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earnings were so interdistributed as to make them feel that every individual effort is for common good. I also advocate action so as to maintain trade-mark rights i.e. do not suppress entirely condensite nor Redmanol even if our advertising is concentrated on Bakelite
Karpen wants assurance that his men employed without contract and who have contributed to the development of his business should be assured against dismissal and assured fair treatment. Schleussner says this matter has to be treated on its merits and should not be discussed now and can easily be taken