Transcript Date
CABINET MEETNG, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1948
10:00
THE PRESIDENT
Asked Lovett what was new in Israeli.
LOVETT
Sent message to McDonald our representative in Israeli - instructing him to convey our protests and to warn the Jews of the British treaty which would bring British troops into conflict if Egyptian borders have been violated.
In China Communists are still showing more strength. The indications are that Nanking will capitulate soon. If Communist Govt takes over, U.S. aid should be discontinued. ECA supplies - food & medicine - which have been moved into interior of China will have to go by the boards if Communists take over. It will be difficult to get supplies in ports back on ships. Supplies afloat can be diverted.
10:23