White House Press Release

407-B Steel Sincere 3229 IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 2, 1952 The President has sent the following telegram: May 1, 1952 Mr. Philip Murray, President, United Steelworkers of America, 1500 Commonwealth Building, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The United States Court of Appeals has granted an order staying the order of the United States District Court enjoining the operation of the steel mills by the Government. Thus the Government is now in a position to continue the operation of the steel mills in the national interest. The continued production of steel is of critical importance to the safety of our troops in Korea, and to the success of the Mutual Security Program, and the entire national de- fense effort. In order to avoid a costly loss in. output, it is vital that steel production be resumed as soon as possible. I therefore request you and all the members of the steel workers union, as loyal Americans, to do everything you can to restore the steel plants to full operation as quickly as possible, in order that we may obtain the steel we must have for our national safety. I request you to meet with me in my office at 10 A.M., Saturday, May 3, 1952. I am also asking the presidents. of the six largest steel companies to meet with me at that time to begin further conferences seeking an immediate settlement of the issues between the union and the companies. HARRY S. TRUMAN (OVER) Corres. feled. 272 Steel Seigure