English Translation

Q.n v $x\/r Prague, July 12, 1940. Subject: Arrest of Dr. Klapkas. The arrest of the primator of the city of Prague, who, according to a report, maintained treacherous relations with an illegal anti-state group with the foreign country, gives reason to show some of his past. Dr. Klapka was always a devoted supporter of Benesch's policies and a member of his party (Czech Nat. Socialists). He was also one of the leading shareholders of the Benesch-controlled Melantrich publishing house, which, as a pure party publisher, defended the politics of the Czech Nat.-socialist party with its newspapers and publishing works and had a decisive influence on public opinion, as well as published countless anti-German publications. After the departure of the former primator Zenkl, - likewise a Benesch man and fleeed from the invasion of the German troops - te Klapka is supposed to continue the continuity of the Benesch policy in the town hall at this point. In the state committee Klapska was a long time associate and held the theatre department here. In this role he had a decisive influence on the personnel skills of the Prague Czech.Nat.Theatre. Mlapka repeatedly exploited and abused this influence in a mean manner. He threatened the young actresses and dancers who did not want to be his will with immediate dismissal. At that time, there were repeatedly embarrassing scenes and performances in the National Theatre between Klapka and any of the dancers. In such a "affirmation Klapka was once threatened and shot by a dancer, the l9-year-old daughter of a theater worker, with the revolver, These relations Klapko's relationship with the female forces of the Czech National Theatre were general city talk and can still be confirmed by many eyewitnesses today. As a primator, Klapka tried to become popular with the Czech people who knew his past./.