To: [ALG] -- Sbjt: Sommerda Contract

[ALG Classic]

To Karl Graves;

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Before I hand over to the Directorate of Research and Development for the discussion of technical matters, I hope I may say a few words.

As is obvious, the abandonment of Wuppertal and the effective dereliction of Dortmund have left us with a supply chain crisis, to put it mildly. Only so many personnel and facilities can be crammed within the protective walls of Wichter Station, and Sommerda would be a welcome and necessary replacement for our critical facilities; given your description, a role it is well suited for.

But, to come readily to the point: we find ourselves conflicted. As has been stated, and true to our word, ALG will work passionately for the establishment and triumph of the RUR. However, you must be aware that for several years now our own overarching intention has to been to set our horizons beyond this house altogether. We have become increasingly convinced that house space under any flag is not an ideal home for ALG.

The difficulty we find ourselves presented with is this: ALG is the only industrial concern pledged to the Federal side. There is a real danger of the Republic becoming dependent on ALG for all or most aspects of industry, and, conversely, ALG becoming financially and logistically reliant on the RUR. We cannot become so closely entwined as to be inseparable.

However, these details can be ironed out a later point. in the meantime, let us progress with all haste with work on Sommerda. R&D will be in contact shortly.

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Erich Stohl
President
ALG Waste Disposal