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_ Jobn William Chancellor father died when Mr. Chancell » NBC, New York ir. nce! 1; ia, together in Chicago, Yllino 8, He stated that Mr. Chancellor's or was a young boy and his mother, ‘who was the housekeeper for several hotels in Chicago, reared him. He said he is aware tha t Mr. Chancellor is divorced fron his first wife, but Mr. Chancellor never discussed the divorce with him and he knows nothing concerning the circiimstances of the divorce. He stated that Mr. Chancellor is devoted to his present wife and family and to his profession and is one of the finest persons ho CED 1:0 ever had the privilege of knowing. He advis rs ncellor's integrity and personal morals are above reproach. He added that Mr. Chancellor is extremely versatile in! his a from all walks of life and is bility to converse with people a “brilliant” choice for the position to which he has been appointed by President Johnson, He further stated that Mr. Chancellor is a dedicated and loyal American and he recommended him for a position of trust and responsibility. Chet Huntley, NBC, New York, New York, advised he has known Mr. Chancellor both 1955. He stated that he hag worked with Mr, Chancellor in. London and Paris during overs an excellent correspondent, He said he is ‘acquainted with Mr, Chancellor's present wife reputable person. Mr. Huntle to question Mr. Chancellor's ho hesitancy in recommending him for the position of Director of the Voice of America, es: Washington, D. CG, advised that he and Mr. Chancellor have been associated both socially and ; professionally for approximat during that period nothing of hIC socially and"préfessionally since eas assignments and conaiders him and considers her a highly y stated he has never had any reason integrity or morality and would have] . ely ten years. He stated that a derogatory nature concerning — Mr. Chancellor has ever been brought to hig attention.i:He said that he ig acquainted with Mrs. Chancéllor and.considers her a” ; reputable person. He stated reputation, loyalty and assoc that Mr, Chancellor's character, iates are above question and he recommended him for a position of trust and responsibility. - ~ ll -