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! | who is the subject across the street. . GANET TAYLOR CALDWELL, ; alias Mrs. Marcus Reback.. ry é ject of her original complaint and. who ‘is her neighbor F 7 . ‘This interview with Mrs. REBACK is being reported to the Bureau because of the fact that she has previously written to ‘the: 2: Director, complaining about the apathy and indifference of the Buffalo Field Division, and because of her attitude on this particular occasio and her general nature it is believed that she may again criticize this: office, either by writing to the Director or by making some public gor) statement. Meee Tee Rye . She was informed, of course, by Special Agent (A), with whom she talked, that this office was definitely interested in: any violation over which we havé Jurisdiction, and explained to her that- “any communication, either by letter or telephone, which she received which -was of a definitely threatening nature should be reported to this office, and that letters particularly should be preserved and turned over to us” for appropriate attention. Mrs. REBACK stated that she was hiring some . private investigators to run this matter down, and requested the return ae of the post cards, which were given back to her inasmuch as they did not at this time constitute a violation over which this Bureau does have jurisdiction. She was informed, however, that any mail containing — obscene remarks or slanderous comments should be reported to the Post Office authorities. Sg = 7 Lope org EET Te an * rane ‘As was pointed out in previous letters referred to, Mrs. 35 REBACK is a prominent writer and has published several books recently, =: and she is of a very highly nervous and emotional character. She has" also given several interviews to the local press in which she has ~~ advocated the immediate declaration of war by the United States against Germany. Strangely enough, she admits that her books have been best” sellers in Germany and have won very favorable reaction there, and she *” commented, of course, in her interview that she was quite friendly with — the German Consul in New York, with whom she has apparently had business: dealings in regard to the transfer of royalties due her from her books.- ae No further action will be taken in this matter unless Mrs. © REBACK does furnish to this office any information indicating a violation. over which the Bureau does have jurisdiction. te ee