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NATIONAL 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