Letter from J.D. Beam to Charles S. Lyon, August 15, 1947

Berlin, August 15, 1347 Dear Ur. Lyon: With reference to лу letter of August C, 1347, X take pleasure in enclosing copies of a reply from Kr-. Ivanov, Soviet Political Adviser, transmitting a file regarding the flick case, further inquiry *111 06 -ude whether the Soviet military administration wishes the flic to he returned after it has been used by you. Before leaving, hr. Heath asked ice to inquire concerning Karl Blessing, who, I understand, is being held in I.urnberg as a witness in the flick case, hr. heath knew Blessing before the war and wonders whether favorable consideration could be given to his early release. According to hr. heath. Blessing va a a member of ths Hoichsbank Directorate and of the hconoruios Industry from 1354 to 1337. Ur. heath was acquainted with Blessing personally and believes he was definitely anti-nasi. It Is understood that ho was offered the position of vice president of the he ichsbank in 133C, whJLch he refused because of mis¬ trust of the nasi regime, following his resignation from the BS.ichsbonk, whereby 2m forfeited civil sorvloo rights, he Joined the Unilever Company but is re¬ ported to have resigned vd.cn a RelchBkosmiss&r was appointed for the continental interests of Unilever, me -ater became a member of the Board of Directors of the Continental Oil Company. Sincerely yours, J. D. Beam Charles 3. lyon, hs quire, Chief, Trial Team II, Office of Chief of Counsel for War Crimea, APO 696A, U.3. Army. JD3e am/mg