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hst-mjc_naid2839556-05 - 1950-09-22

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CABINET MEETING, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1950

Gen Bradley was given 5th star by President in the Executive Office.

Acheson - absent
Marshall - absent
Webb for State
Early for Defense

GEN BRADLEY

Briefed Cabinet on Korea.

THE PRESIDENT

Took up the problem of one dollar a year men in govt and also W. O. C.

CHAPMAN

Agreed with principle but in some instances there will be necessity to have such men in specific areas.

SAWYER

It is difficult to get top men at personal sacrifice. Agrees with principle but we must face practically the job we have to do.

WEBB

Made brief report on activities of Big 3 meeting in New York (Acheson, Bevin & Schumann).

The problem to be worked out is the use of Germans in the defense of Western Europe.

SNYDER

Congress has done a good job on Tax Bill. We now have a bill which will produce additional revenue.

SYMINGTON

Is against the use of dollar a year men.

VICE PRES.

Wherry amendment which stopped exports to Soviet - satellites was defeated in House yesterday. Will come up in Senate and believes it will be accepted in Senate.

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