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WR 5214 he wourd cali the appointee the "first : I) lady of the world." He desoribed the appointee as a great lady | ™ and said they have become close friends, and related that he has. +, boundless admiration for the appointee, He said the appointee [£ SF eS nd will be a tremendous asset to the United States in the pres- ent struggle between the totalitarian and the free world. ; Said the appointee had sought his advice concerning acceptance of the appointment tendered her, and he ' Said he advised her she is needed by the country, and that she WD should take this appointment even though it will repre a. derable personal and financial sacrifice to her, ae said that the United States and the State Departmen co not find a greater or more loyal person to represent and promote the interests of the United States. | said that WILLIAM KING was the appointee's accompanist in about 1926 or 1927. He stated he does not know how the appointee and KING became associated professionally, but he said he thinks the association was limited to their pro- . fessional relationship o o He said KING was dropped as the : tee's accompanist betause he lacked necessary talent. bed 7 said he does not believe the appointee has had any associa~- . oe on with KING Since the late 1920's, | oy 8 . Stated that the appointee knows PAUL ROBESON a only as another professional, He stated that any association . Ap that has existed between them had their mitual interest of music, ~~ = . because he stated the appointee has no sympathy with ROBESON's political ideas. . Se _ ~- RUC -