Cabinet Meeting Minutes

NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE CABINET MEETING, DECEMBER 13, 1946 THE PRESIDENT Commented on new housing set-up. Gen. Fleming - Creedon, Foley. ANDERSON Republicans have set in motion plans to transfer sugar rationing to Dept of Agriculture. pressure now on to increase rations. Is of opinion we should not increase rations, at least before April 4th. THE PRESIDENT Enforcement problem is reason it should not be transferred at this time. War & Navy depts - asked for Cabinet discussion on program for civilian defense. Asked for suggestions in writing. ANDERSON British keep bringing up request for Cabinet discussion of food situation. They fear situation is so acute it may cause Cabinet changes and threatens stability of British Govt. Other countries will oppose if they are to be affected and their own allocations reduced. THE PRESIDENT Does not want to play favorites but if it comes to point where decision has to be made between U. K. and some other country - thinks it should be resolved in favor of U. K. ANDERSON Italians ate too much and now are short. British held the line on rationing and feel they should not be penalized for doing so. THE PRESIDENT Directed Anderson to work it out with the I E F C to the best in- terests of the U. S.