English Translation

The Oberlandrat Inspehtrur des Beutschen Staatsminifter für Böhmen und Mähren Mähr.=Bftrau, 19 September_ 194_4. in Moravian-Üstrau Meurs Rathaus 23.45 Jr. Dr.Jo/Cy Ministeramt 8 Tgb.Nr.I/1088/44 Sefeim Eing.t 22 SEP. 1944 An cen Mr. Deutschen Staatsminister für Böhmen und Mähren SS-Obergruppenführer K.H. Fr a n k in Pra g.. Subject: Witkowitzer Werke. Refereberlaufende Berichtung. In the spirit of the telephonic mandate given by Dr. Gies, Director-General Wlk was informed during a visit to Witkowitz that the Minister of State would not agree with the entrustment of the Director Augst with a relevant role in the Witcowitzer Werke and would use the right of opposition. Director-General Wlk stated that he welcomed this official opinion and had already presented it in a similar way to the Herman Göring works. Augst, on his objection, had already left the rooms of the Witkowitzer Sehloß, which he had occupied as a result of damage to his apartment by the bombing. He has been absent from Witkowitz for several days in the last few days, as he had to consult with Dr. Guido Schmidt on business matters. The most important concern for Witcowitz is the question of the fate of the ore mines in the Slowakei. The manganese ores mined there are very important for the operation of the steel works. According to the information available here, nothing has been known of damage. Transport possibilities do not exist. At the moment there are no signs of production obstacles in Witkowitz. The former Director General Kuchinka was appointed to the management of Herman Göring works in Berlin a few days ago. It is intended to provide information on the history of the creation of a memorial, allegedly reproduced in l2 copies, in which St.M.NM-63Aa/44g 1025/448