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Dr.Bertsch Prague, 9 June 1944. - Nr. V-270/44 g - Beheim An 4-Obergruppenführer Staatsminister Fra n k.inisteramt -9.JUNI 1944 Elngu: Betr.: Gasoline . Reference: Today's marginal decree of the Minister of State; there number: St.M.IV K-3l/44 . With Dr.F e br a n s I discussed the matter today in the presence of ORR Kapuste. He needs a written order, which must go to the point that he should procure up to 1 0 O00 t of petrol via the Omnipol A.G. in Romania without affecting the German contingencies. M.E. can only be awarded such an order in consultation with the Reichsministerium Speer. Similar orders were given on the territory of the region in consultation with Reichsminister Backe. It will therefore be necessary to speak to Head of State Saur by telephone as he is the Head of Office of the ReichsMinistry of Speer in charge of the Protectorate. His consent will probably be readily available. However, this is not to happen until Dr. Febrans, through his commissioner, who is going to Romania these days, ascertains whether there will be anything in petrol at all. As soon as this is established, Dr. Febrans will inform me - he hopes for clarification within 1 week- since the long-distance call with Head of Office Saur will be conducted and the order required for the dec- tion of Dr.Febrans can be given. ig 1 Xr 2ae a 7s: 8.944 bai deand buxpeiduer. Reissued on_12.8.44 / 121 9 St.M.√K-31a/44g 422/44q