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OCR Page 1 of 5NATIONAL
ARCHIVER AND
RECORDS
SERVICE
CABINET MEETING, JULY 8, 1950
10:00 am
All present plus
Symington
Harriman
Gen Bradley
THE PRESIDENT
Asked Gen Bradley to give Cabinet briefing on Korean War.
BRADLEY
Gave description of current activities in Korea.
TOBIN
Europe has never had a greater lift with the U. S. decision
on Korea. Was in Rome when the war broke out. The people were
gratified with the stand taken by the U. S. The I. L. O. Con-
vention indicated support of the Democratic world. In France
there is practically no unemployment. In London employment is
at wartime peak. E. C. A. has done a miraculous job for the
British economy. In West Berlin there is terrific morale. They
would welcome war tomorrow. In Russian Sector stores are op-
erated on black market basis. Anything can be had but the
people do not have the money to buy.
THE PRESIDENT
Talked to Lutheran Bishop of Berlin yesterday. He said
70% of the Russian attitude is bluff.
JOHNSON
Offered suggested statement calling for increase in man-
power of Armed Services to the extent of 100,000 more men.
THE PRESIDENT
Raised question as to whether an announcement should be made
about this. Expressed wish that Armed Services Committee and other
committees would not waste the time of heads of departments with
appearances before committees. Told V. P. to talk to committee
chairmen and tell them to lay off. Told story of Lucas objecting
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