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N'ATIONAL ARCHIVES AND STATE RECORDS SERVICE CABINET MEETING, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1950 10:00 am BR THE PRESIDENT Asked Steelman if anything new on coal. STEELMAN Nothing new. THE PRESIDENT Decided not to take any action until Courts act. CHAPMAN We have more than 8 days reserves. The President's de- cision is absolutely right. PERLMAN Asking Court to make its 1st citation Monday next. Have requested prosecution to advance action to Saturday. (Missed part of meeting to check on Court action.) CHAPMAN If statehood bills for Alaska & Hawaii are passed it will be great victory for the administration.