July 7, 1950
S/S
Secretary Johnson called Mr. Acheson this afternoon and said that an announcement was being put out \(either by the White House or the Defense Establishment\) to the effect that the Army, Navy and Air Force had been authorized to exceed their budget limitations to fill the gap created by services to Korea. The use of selective service and employment of voluntary enlistments was also to be permitted.
Secretary Johnson said that he thought our people in New York should be told about this. He said he was mainly interested in getting information to the military people there \(Military Attachè, etc.\) so that they would know of this action. He suggested that we notify our Delegation at the United Nations who could in turn tell the military people there who would be instructed to call the Joint Chiefs of Staff if they desired any further information.
The Secretary suggested that the Department get a copy of the press statement \(which I have since learned is being made by the White House\) and notify the US Delegation along the lines of the foregoing.
L.D.B.
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