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- Part of Matthew J. Connelly Papers, Notes on Cabinet Meetings Files
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CABINET MEETING, DECEMBER 6, 1946
THE PRESIDENT
Alaska - wants relief from strike of shipping on West Coast.
Abrogate tariff wall between Canada & Alaska until March 1st.
SCHWELLENBACH
Jones Act governs - Alaska has been trying to get this repealed
for years. Does not think that as a long term policy it should be done.
There certainly is an emergency and on a temprary basis it might be OK.
And if it is done it might be a good thing to give the unions on the West
Coast a slap in the face.
KRUG
Thinks it must be done - the thing has drifted too far already.
THE PRESIDENT
We can't let the people of Alaska starve. Ordered A. G. to pre-
pare order.
ACHESON
It should not be limited to Canada. It should be broad order.
THE PRESIDENT
Sen. Wiley asked Cabinet officers to give him report on War
Powers Act - Pres. asked that the Executive branch work together. Use
John Steelman as clearing house on matters of this kind. Frowned on
Rep. Senators blackmailing or trading with Cabinet members for favors on
the basis of favors returned.
Asked Gen. Fleming to take office of Liquidation under his authority
for the time being.
ANDERSON
Suggested Frank Creedon for Wyatt's job.
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