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NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE CABINET MEETING, FEBRUARY 13th, 1948 (Treasury absent) THE PRESIDENT Asked State to discuss reparations agreements for Germany. MARSHALL Asked for Cabinet confirmation of agreement to maintain Potsdam agreement with British and French on reparations and to avoid unilateral action which would irritate the French and British. HARRIMAN Suggested that level of industry in Germany be again reviewed. Feels that such a review might suggest changes in our program. ANDERSON Suggested that State Dept has ignored views of Harriman - and that Harriman should have the courtesy of a reply to a memorandum submitted to State. MARSHALL In view of this decided to hold decision in abeyance until the Harriman views are studied. Germany is entitled to keep essential links for restoring her economy. People feel that we should tighten up our shipments into Russia. Does not think we should decide policy until subject has further study. There is a very strong di sagreement among Cabinet members. THE PRESIDENT Will have further discussion at Monday luncheon. Asked Anderson what condition is in wheat market. ANDERSON It is too early to determine. There are factors whi ch will tend