January 19. On this date in 1949, Shoghi Effendi noted the need for funds for temple construction, "All other activities, whether connected with proclamation of Faith, publications, Bahá'í Magazine, Bahá'í World or schools, should either be drastically curtailed or suspended during two years."

January 19. On this date in 1949, Shoghi Effendi wrote to the American Bahá'í Community, noting the need for funds for temple construction...

Curtailment of Some Activities
("Plan two" refers to a series of possible Temple construction schedules submitted to the Guardian.)
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, Bahá'í Magazine, Bahá'í World or schools, should either be drastically curtailed or suspended during two years. Holding Annual Convention and maintenance of Bahá'í News essential.
[January 19, 1949]