SIGNIFICANT MEMBERS OF THE AUSTRIAN COMMUNIST PARTY

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• Document Creation Date: November 16, 2016
• Document Release Date: March 17, 2000
• Sequence Number: 2
• Publication Date: December 2, 1948
• Content Type: REPORT

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T'ie following naterial on r_resent activities of significant person, in the
Austrian Communist Party (CP) adds numerous details to information already
known, and is believed to be of value because it is 'based upon the altered
situation brought about by tridesrread changes in Party leadershir in August
and Serterber 1948.
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Cerg, Dr. Ludwig Berg holds two jobs; for three dTrs a week he is an
interpreter and consultant at the Soviet headquarters
in Vienna II, and nor three days a ?reek he 'iorkc in
the Iducation and Youth Problem auction of the Cen-
tral Cormittee. Formerly, Berg was Central Corr?ittee
delegate for Kindcrland (Conrtuni.^t association for
children). He has numerous acquaintances in foreign
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these contacts for the benefit of the Party
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DubovsIy, Robert Dubovsky is a member of the Lower Austrian Landtag.
119 works in the,Public '?Yelfare section of the Central
Cotmaittee. Despite his diligent ??>nrk he is not con-
sidered to be it r.ortant politically.
Genner, Laurenz Provincial head (Landesoi nn) of the CP for Lower
Austria. Genner forks in the Propa?anda Section, as
u:iell ar, in the Economic Probler s and Infor^ation :'ec-
This dd% ent is hereby regraded to tions of the Central Coriittee. In Matters of Comnu-
C0NFIDEN in accordance with the 7i nt election rropaanda, his voice is considered as
letter of 16 ber 1978 from the authoritative as that of Fuernberq. Canner in a nern-?
Director of Centr te'^genca to the her of the In..rar A'+strian Landtap, C ,r..ent r
Archivist of the Unit Cates. 7'190 -corr-ent at end of report.)
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Krahl, Josef CP head for Vienna IT. Krahl has frequent dealings
with the Soviet authorities, notably, with Lt. Col.
Yakin of the Soviet headquarters ir. Vienna IV, and
with the Soviet headquarters in Vienna X. Krahl is
a tailor; his residence and tailor shop are in Vien-
na IV, Favoritenstraaae 54. Although Krahl has ex-
cellent connections with high CP officials, is aggres-
sive and considered a dangerous enemy, he is little
known outside of the inner circles of the Party.
Kura, Dr. Olga Kurz corks in the Public Health Section of the Cen-
tral Committee.
Marbk?, Franz !4arek has been in, charge of the Information Section
of the CP 'since about 1 September 194g. In this ca-
pacity he works,closely with Ernst Fischer, Friedl
Fuernberg, and Schaller (mentioned below). Before
taking this assignment, t:arek was working on "CP
economic planning" orith Karl Altanuann, and was doing
most of the work. Marek is rentioned less frequently
than many other CP functionaries, bat he is thouto
have considerable ability and knowledge.
Nuernberger, Georg Nuernberger is an analyst in charge of files main-
tained b6r the CP on functionaries of the coalition
parties. He was appointed to his present job because
of his connections with both the Socialistaand the
Austrian People's Party and because of the background
political information which he can contribute.
Przohaska Prohaska is in charge of membership files of CP mem-
bers. and also handles Werkschuta matters for the
Central Committee. He draws up party statistics on
membership and personnel changes. Prohasks enjoys
the complete trust of the CP leaders, and is there-
fore often called upon totske notes at secr.Ot execu-
tive meetings and conferenceo.
Roth, Dr. Anton Roth works in the Public Health Section of the CP.
He also *joorks on health problems in the Trade Union
Association (Gover1ochaftsbund), posing as a Socialist.
Schaller An enthusiastic Moscow--trained Communist,, active in
the Propaganda Office, Schaller also figures in a CP
intelligence office called the Politisches Abwehrbuero;
the Abwehrbuero was formerly known as the Control Com-
mission (Ueberpruefungskomrcission). This organization
investigates candidates for party jobs as wen as party
members who attract attention bpr their attempts to ascend
to positions of influence. The approval of this office
is a prerequisite for attending party training courses.
In recent months,, the Abwehrbuero has shifted its atten-
tioi to the various scandals within the Party itself,
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-Comment: all of the above-naried Communists as nerrbers of
the Central Committee. Most of them have appeared in previous reports as active
Cormmznist Party members, but with the exception of Genner and T ; ek, wa have no
confirmation that they are rner_?bers of the Central Committee. Krahl and Schaller
have not reviou ]fir been mentioned in our reports. It has been rerorted by other
, in- that changes have recently been made in the cen-
tral Cor'nittee organization, and it is possible that new r.!embers have been ad.* it-
ted.)
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Izi order to maintain contact between district headquarters and deliver con-
fliential part, communications, the Central Committee manse use ofa number
of careful y inveati,ated 1ig:ison officers and couriers. Following is a
li3t of all known persons falling in this.c=atsgory.
Fi'tedrich, Ernst Vienna XX, District GP office.
Kl,in
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Lat,.abein, Otto Well-known Volksjstimp editor
Co :.eats In view of Langbeln's rela-
tive importance in the Party, it is
improbable that he is used solely for
courier functions.)
Lec1 rer, Alict Vienna XX, District CP Office.
,4a'.heaek Vienna II, District CP Office; liaison
with Kinderland.
:ia:`schall Vienna V, District CP Office.
Rysohaek Vienna V, District CP Office.
. ehweizer (female) Represents CP in the Society for the
Cultivation of Cultural and Economic
Relations with the Soviet Union(Palais
Coburg).
Teichert, Fianna Vienna I, District CP Office.
Wamznser, Franz Vienna XXIV and XXV, District CP Offices.
s It has been reported that Genner, mentioned in paragraph 1
above, has been r3placed as chief of the CP directorate for Lower Austria tv
Fritz Ponzenboec:c. The report added that the change does not indicate that
Genner has fall,.n from favor; in fact, he might become chief of a section in
the Central Committee.)
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