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CABINET MEETING, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER *, 1951 Vice Pres Absent ARCHIVES. MATIONAMD Acheson 11 SERVICE Webb for State COL HOY (?) Briefed Cabinet on Korea. WEBB British rejected new Iran proposal of oil settlement as there was nothing new proposed. British however followed President's proposal not to use force to hold the oil fields. Iran has seized the fields yesterday. Unless there is a change in govt in Iran the situation will continue to be distressing. De Gasperi Italian Prime Minister has left Washington very pleased with his reception. LOVETT There is too much delay in settling strikes in defense plants. The govt machinery to settle strikes is too slow. Information which is top secret has been carried in press and magazines which is gained from 2 sources. (1) Contractors on top secret projects. (2) Military personnel. Every effort will be made to gag these people who are endangering our national security. CHAPMAN We are having a power shortage in North West due to extended dry weather. Date not otherwise indicated by Connelly.