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"NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE CABINET MEETING, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1948 10:00 am MARSHALL Discussed speculation re Berlin situation. Also introduced views supporting export licenses of pipe for Middle East pipe line. Constuction will be interrupted. ECA program will be endangered by reduction in oil shipments to Western Europe. FORRESTAL Will concur in recommendation - but not strongly - as tankers are more flexible for military purposes. KRUG Concurs but is not entirely convinced that domestic needs should be sacrificed for Middle East requirements. MARSHALL Heard same arguments re Marshall Plan.