CABINET MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1952
11:00 AM
Acheson - Absent
Vice President - Absent
Harriman - Absent
Bruce for State
BRUCE
Bulgaria and Greece are in a little trouble but does not think it will mean much.
LOVETT
Have developed a new technique in air action in Korea - is a combination of tactical and strategic bombing which is very effective. We are now sucking in Mig 15 planes - which have previously been parked in Manchuria. We are now facing Chinese pilots - the Russians have apparently pulled out of air activity.
MCGRANNERY
Will have a report for the President on the U. S. Lines case next week. We will pick up several million dollars for the government. J. Edgar Hoover is very worried about the fact that atomic bombs may he brought into the U. S. in small parts. Thinks we should void immunity of diplomats and inspect all baggage.
THE PRESIDENT
This works both ways and we should be careful not to cut off our own advantage.
CHAPMAN
If we get into an all out war civilian aviation will be completely crippled. We have no stockpile of aviation gasoline.
11:35