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NATIONAL ARCHIVER AND RECORDS SERVICE saving were CABINET MEETING, DECEMBER 22, 1949* All present except Vice Pres. Chapman's 1st meeting. THE PRESIDENT Said will discuss message to Congress following regular meeting. ACHESON Have adopted firm attitude on Communist regime in China. Our people will be treated respectfully or there is no point in recognizing them. PMG Post office is hitting new high peak in revenue in our history. BRANNAN While economy is on upgrade farm economy is going into a decline. It will probably continue downward in the next year. Department is making every effort to maintain farmer purchasing power. This is pertinent to all phases of our national exonomy. TOBIN Discussed the Mexican labor situation in the Southwest and West. It has become a serious problem. Recommended appointment of commission to study situation and its effect on employment. Have similar problem in Florida with West Indian labor. MCGRATH Made presentation of gift to President. Dated January 22, 1949, by Connelly; but from position in Note- book 9 and content, believe above date more nearly correct.