CABINET MEETING, OCTOBER 31, 1947
10:00
Anderson -
Hannegan - Absent
Krug -
Chapman for Krug
THE PRESIDENT
Asked Labor to give report on Dept problems.
SCHWELLENBACH
Had complaint re Civil Service
THE PRESIDENT
Will ask Dawson to work it out.
LABOR
It is too early to take a position on the merits or demerits of the Taft- Hartley Act. It will be end of April before we know.
THE PRESIDENT
Agrees.
LABOR
It is not possible to apply an annual wage to industry across the board. It can be applied in certain industries but not in all. It just will not work.
With respect to minimum wage will take position on amendments with respect to particular fields - will favor some will not approve others in testimony before Congress committees.
THE PRESIDENT
Send list to Cabinet members so they will know Govt. position.
(1) Asked Harriman to coordinate price program for Congressional hearings.
(2) Loyalty program should be handled on the basis of facts not suspicions. Does not want it to be degenerated into the fiasco that is the House Un- American Activities Committee.
11:15