Friedrich Claims Germany Is Ripe For Russian Rule

Complete loss of all Germany to Russia is possible if the present economic stagnation in Germany continues, Carl J. Friedrich, professor of Government, claimed last night at the Littauer Auditorium in a speech entitled "Deindustrialization."

This was the second in the series of his three lectures on "The Evolution of Military Government Policy in Germany." The final one, "Democratization and Decentralization," will be presented next Wednesday night.

Demobilization Crippling

The Russians have removed railroad tracks from all lines except one in their zone, increasing the already serious transportation conditions, Friedrich revealed. An hour's ride may now take as much as five hours. "Worst aspect of the railroad situation is shortage of locomotives and cars," he said.

The Soviet zone could more readily have been made into a balanced economy than the western zones, but by dismantling industry, the Russians have created serious problems for themselves, Friedrich continued.

Lack of cooperation between the occupying powers has caused excess of anthracite coal in the western zones, and surplus of lignite coal in the Russian zone, asserted Friedrich. Denied the anthracite, the Soviets are using lignite in industrial consumption, causing tremendous wastes.