English Translation

The Head of Department V Prague, 13 February 1943. - No.286/43 -. 290/43 15.7E0 013 Mr. Secretary of State. Gauwirtschaftsberater Richter has joined the formation of the Prague Neusiedler Papierfabriks-A.G. as follows: "The Prague Neusiedler with its works in Pilsen and Rattimau (paper, pulp, synthetic fibre pulp and Pap= pen) has not yet been dejuded and is currently being administered by the Reichsprotector's wealth office. As far as I know, two applicants apply for the Prague Neusiedler, namely: Wiener Neusiedel A.G. These two applications cannot, for fundamental reasons, find my support. Against the application of the Prague Neusiedler by the Wiener Neusiedel, there is a desire not to increase existing companies by merging them with other companies. Against the application of the economic office of the W speaks the wish to preserve the private character of the German economy in the sense of the party program. Jch, however, reserves the right to give me this briefly sketched opinion= if still in detail. My considerations go now, some medium and smaller SudetenGerman paper manufacturers, which precede= 08818 WM -254