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LETTER ARCHIVES AND NATIONAL RECORDS SERVICE CABINET MEETING, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1948 10:00 AM THE PRESIDENT A GENERAL Dept knew nothing of story re Harriman which appeared in the press this morning. When case was filed by Biddle - Harriman was not named as a conspirator. Shall direct that nothing be done on case at all until Supreme Court decides Georgia case. HARRIMAN Read quote from ICC report in 1931 asking railroads to get together to reduce rates and eliminate overlapping services. Eastman was familiar with and took part in the negotiations between railroads and approved the arrangements. THE PRESIDENT Invited Cabinet to attend memorial service for Feb 11th at 4 PM in Interior Auditorium for Mahatma Ghandi. ANDERSON From here on out no holds will be barred. Investigators for Ferguson Committee going thru all files at Agriculture. THE PRESIDENT They should not be allowed - and have no right to go on fishing expedition. Asked Anderson how food program is coming along. ANDERSON Terrible - has been conducting meetings with food producers and can get no agreement from them on laying foundation for food conserva- tion campaign. Expect some program may be had by Monday. THE PRESIDENT Asked Anderson to give him a formal report on the situation. Re-