STATE SECRETARY FOR THE RUSSIAN PROTECTOR IN THINGS AND IN MORAVA, PRAGUE, inv. 568, sig. 109-4/315

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Dr. Peter is very popular among the population. In Czech circles, too, one is generally glad about the events at the:Arbeitsamt Brünn, much more is regretted by Dr.Peter, also purely humane, and in general by this Vorfulle. "It is consistently considered that Dr. Peter personally has nothing to do with the ascents. With regard to his work-related overload and to the particularly extensive work which must be carried out quickly and without any substantial support from the rest of the Reich, he cannot be accused of fulfilling his duty of supervision, especially since the detainees are party members. To sum up, it can be said that all the posts consider that as little as possible a cleaning up of the bribery matters at the Employment Office in Brno is very desirable, so that in political terms, this burden, which is detrimental to Germanism, will soon be removed. However, it is necessary to take hard action. The culprits must be subjected to exemplary punishment. Finally, the Prague was also discussed with the above-mentioned departments for the possible appointment of well-qualified and reliable substitutes. There is agreement that, in view of the war-important, even war-determining tasks of the labour force, the Brno Labour Office must be provided with above-average qualified personnel. Schwabe has expressly agreed to decide, if necessary on its own initiative, that the corresponding forces from other administrations and agencies be deducted and made available to the employment office. II. The following details of the bribes found in the Employment Office in Brno are to be noted: 1.)