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(From Notebook 2) "MATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE CABINET MEETING, JANUARY 3, 1947 THE PRESIDENT Brought up the question of outlining an Air Policy for the U.S. We have made some progress - but wants Cabinet to get behind the devel- opment of such a policy. Suggests operating thru the ACC whi ch is al- ready set up. Landis is chairman. PATTERSON Thinks traffic should be stimulated. Is worried about financial extravagance of some of the air lines. Have gone overboard on operating costs and over-purchase of equipment. ANDERSON Has recently observed that on 4 motor ships there are often 4 or 6 passengers. Thinks that govt should take further interest in giving support to air lines. FORRESTAL Airplane manufacturers will have to merge to stay alive. HARRIMAN Is not in position to give an opinion - but will look into the question. PATTERSON Air lines require a shaking down to get on more sound basis. STEELMAN Raised question as to when ODT will go out of business. ANDERSON If Capt Conway says we can get along wi th ODT - let ODT go out of business. Can't get a thing out of ODT - have had more luck with RR's directly.