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CABINET MEETING, FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 1948
10:00 am
Foster for Commerce
Morse for Labor
Snyder
Clark
Forrestal
Krug
Donaldson
Steelman
ATTY GEN
Reported on status of John L. Lewis prosecution.
THE PRESIDENT
Discussed repercussions of House action in voting to increase
Air Force appropriations. It will have great effect on labor market.
It is important to keep air program fluid and not go overboard on fixed
design.
FORRESTAL
The real question is whether a big bomber is now as obsolete as
a battleship due to radar developments. Air factories now recruiting
personnel - drawing from other industries where manpower is tight.
COMMERCE (Foster)
The National Defense Dept is now raiding Commerce Dept. personnel.
MORSE
We now have over 60 million employed in the U. S. Highest in our
history - 11/2 million over last year's peak.
THE PRESIDENT
We are going to drive for a balanced program.
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