CABINET MEETING, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1950
Acheson)
Johnson)
McGrath) Absent
Tobin)
Galvin - Labor
Perlman - Justice
Early - Defense
Webb - State
WEBB
Informed Cabinet that problems in setting up U.N. Police Force in Western Europe involves violation of some constitutional provisions in the countries concerned. Consultations are going forward in these matters now.
DONALDSON
Raised question as to whether he should compromise railroads' demands for increased mail pay - retroactive until 1947. Thinks it will save govt money if he does so and not wait 8 months for decision of I.C.C., which he is confident will raise cost to govt for above his compromise figure.
SAWYER
Thinks P.M.G. should compromise now.
THE PRESIDENT
Agreed.
DONALDSON
The compromise would eliminate payment from govt for space that is now unused - but which govt now pays for.
SYMINGTON
Thinks that War Production order is proceeding OK.
BARKLEY
Conference Committee has just about completed the meetings on appropriation bill, tax bill and security bill.
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