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BL yw bf. yD NY 77-23894 ~ RT = appointee and Miss ANDERSON is humorous, outgoing, warm, and of unquestioned patriotism and integrity. She stated further that Miss ANDERSON furthered good relations in all the countries she visited on her recent g i3.1 tour and - her warmth, affection, and generosity were obvious to all. In her estimation the appointee is always gracious and responsive to the simplest people as well as to world- famous individuals and she feels the appointee is an excellent choice for a government position requiring tact, responsibility, and trust or confidence. She stated Miss ANDERSON knew PAUL ROBESON several years ago but has had no contact with him for many years. She explained that Miss ANDERSON feels that ROBESON'S way of thinking is no way of accomplishing good and she was never a friend of him. Further, Miss ANDERSON feels badly about ROBESON'S political activity and has felt that her job as an artist is to si e affiliated with any organization. added that she never knew WILLIAM KING and has never had reason to doubt any ofthe appointee's associates. New York, on May 27, ’ e nas been on a joint program with the appointee a few times but has had little association with her. He considers her to be a gracious lady concerning whom he has never heard any unfavorable information. He stated he has had no reason to question her patriotism, integrity, or character and he has no reason to think that her associates have ever been other oo !S gpan? loyal Americans: He: stated “‘he-recalls one: WILLIAM“: so KING, who was a piano accompanist. He stated that he _has mever recalled him playing for the appointee. He stated he has not heard of KING for years. He stated he is insufficiently acquainted with Miss ANDERSON to enable him to comment in detail but has no reason to think that she would not be qualified for a government position. a -13-