English Translation

Prague, 25 March 1943. 20 Department of Economic Affairs Department II/1 Jd - 1179/43. 29.10Z 103 1.) vermer k: Subject: Dejudigung der Fa. "ARTA" Arnold Taussig, Erstellung von Damen- und Kinderkonfektion in P i l s e n. "ASTA" Paul Taussen, retail store for women's and children's clothing in Pilsen. The dismissal of the above-mentioned companies was initially handled by the Oberlandrat in P i l s e n, later by the Landespräsident -RAV -, which gave them to me on 2 September 1942, taking into account that the value of the enterprises is above RM 10.000, - for the sake of their responsibilities. The statement by the master tailor J a r o s c h in his submission to the Secretary of State that a heavy war-sister from Eger has already taken over the farms is incorrect; it is true that the district management Pilsen - Kreiswirtschaftsberater - is in favour of the takeover of the farms by the heavy warden Uffz.Karl Zi m e r r with the participation of a married couple H e l m, Eger. As the Kreiswirtsclea tspeaker informs in his support, the proposal for the takeover of the enterprises "ARTA" lind "ASTA" by the heavy-war-worshiped Uffs.Zimmerer and the couple Helm in agreement with the circle leader takes place. A decision on this application has not yet been taken. In principle, according to the vicissitude of the Minister of Finance of the Reich, only enterprises in the value of Rl 0.O00,- can be sold to war-worshippers. At present it is examined whether the economic situation of the companies makes a deviation from this principle necessary. The report of the trustee of the above-mentioned companies in this regard suggests that the continuation of the operations under fiduciary management over the duration of the war does not exceed ./. BM-32a43