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CABINET MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1952 11:00 AM Acheson - Absent Vice President - Absent ONATIONAMD ARCHIVES Harriman - Absent RECORDS Bruce for State BRUCE Bulgaria and Greece are in a little trouble but does not think it will mean much. LOVETT. Have developed a new technique in air action in Korea - is a combination of tactical and strategic bombing which is very effective. We are now sucking in Mig 15 planes - which have previously been parked in Manchuria. We are now facing Chinese pilots - the Russians have ap- parently pulled out of air activity. MCGRANNERY Will have a report for the President on the U. S. Lines case next week. We will pick up several million dollars gor the government. J. Edgar Hoover is very worried about the fact that atomic bombs may be brought into the U. S. in small parts. Thinks we should void immunity of diplomats and inspect all ba ggage. THE PRESIDENT This works both ways and we should be careful not to cut off our own advantage. CHAPMAN If we get into an all out war civilian aviation will be completely crippled. We have no stockpile of aviation gasoline. 11:35