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Dear Dr. Struss,
You must be surprised that for so long I
have not referred to our negotiations concerning the erection of a factory for
synthetic rubber. There were, however, difficulties in carrying on the
negotiations, because the purchase guarantee, which the Reich War Ministry was
prepared to give, covered too small a quantity. Thereupon, the first point
discussed was the question of how to assure consumption through appropriate
regulations of the Ministry of Economics and/or the Supervisory Office
[Ueberwachungsstelle]. This way finally did not seem advisable to me either,
because it is difficult to issue such regulations at present with a
sufficiently long time limit necessary for your purpose. Therefore I spoke to
the Fuehrer himself about this question and later I discussed it with the Reich
Minister of Finance, from whom I have received the enclosed commentary today.*
I assume that this solution will give you the necessary guarantee for the
construction of the works. The necessity of borrowing 6 millions from the
Ministry of Finance will not arise as the bulk of production undoubtedly can be
disposed of in the rubber industry. Besides one must be optimistic in this
matter. I hope that the quality will continue to improve, and that the
consumption by the Reichswehr and the other authorities will consequently
increase.
May I ask you to inform me of your general approval of the
suggestions made by the Reich Minister of Finance in his letter in order that
we may start the drafting of an agreement.
As you know, the Fuehrer
is greatly interested in speeding up the construction of the installation as
much as possible. I therefore ask you to carry on with your planning work as
before and to start building as soon as an agreement between us concerning the
main questions has been reached. This is also in accordance with the
suggestion of your Dr. ter Meer. May I also ask you to inform me about the
quantity and the composition of the waste gas which will result from the
anticipated rubber production of 200 tons, and what utilization you have
intended for this gas. |
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Heil Hitler!
[Signed] KEPPLER. |
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* Letter mentioned by
Keppler from Reich Minister of Finance was not a part of this exhibit.
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