CABINET MEETING, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1951
Sawyer - Absent
Harriman - Absent
Rentzel for Commerce
GEN MARSHALL was present to receive his Cabinet chair given to him by the President and Cabinet.
COL HOY
Briefed Cabinet on Korea
THE PRESIDENT
Gen Bradley has reported on trip to Japan - Turkey, Greece and Europe. Asked Lovett to repeat Bradley's findings to Cabinet.
LOVETT
Bradley and Eisenhower believe it necessary to have Greece and Turkey on our side if we are to successfully defend Europe. Thinks it is also vital to hold the Suez Canal despite Egyptian opposition to British control.
ACHESON
Asked President if he would pressure McKellar and Cong Cannon on Foreign Aid Bill appropriation.
THE PRESIDENT
Talked to Cannon about it on phone this morning. Thinks he will be OK.
ACHESON
A change in government in Britain will not have much change in British foreign policy. The Conservative Party if elected will be more united on foreign policy and more responsible. Churchill is urging a meeting of the Big Four (Stalin et al). The President is opposed. Thinks we should work thru the United Nations organization which is set up for this purpose. U.S. is backing British in the Egyptian crisis.
SNYDER
Hopes to get tax bill passed by House today. It will be practically the same bill House voted down the other day but which has passed the Senate yesterday.
LOVETT
May have atomic war heads in two years but probably it will be 3 to 5 years before this is possible. Stressed again the need for tightening up our secret information. There are too many leaks of defense secrets.
DONALDSON
Postal Rate Bill is now in fair shape. Thinks President should sign the bill when it comes before him.
CHAPMAN
The Iran oil crisis is causing severe shortage in aviation gasoline. Issued order today restricting use of aviation gas which will be violently opposed by air lines and others.
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