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AND CABINET MEETING, TUESDAY, JULY 11, 1950 All present except Brannan plus Symington, Harriman - Gen Bradley - Steve Spingarn - Dave Bell - Chas Murphy. THE PRESIDENT Asked Acheson if he wished to comment on message. Decided to have Chas Murphy read message and ask for policy suggestions. Message was read. Suggestions were made for certain rewrites to clarify certain aspects of policy. MCGRATH Suggested that same attention be given to Civilian Defense Program. SYMINGTON Expect to have definite plan by first of September. THE PRESIDENT It is very serious to undertake but it has to be done in a way which will not too greatly alarm our civilian population. SYMINGTON It has to come from grass roots up and not from govt down. BARKLEY Said it was a temperate message and should be well received by the public and the Congress. SPINGARN Said his visit with Congressional leaders indicated the legislation should be handled by Banking & Currency Committees. THE PRESIDENT Budget Message to follow this message can't be ready before