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TOT Lata John William Chancellor as ::::-: that she knows of Mr. Chancellor's arrest on the roof of the Ambassador East Hotel in 1951, She advised that Mr. Chancellor had grown up in that neighborhood and his mother had formerly been the housekeeper of that hotel, She stated that she believes his presence there was due to the overindulgence ¢8 alcohol and further stated it was reasonable _ for him to be “out” during early morning hours because his “~~ @uties often requirédithat he work until midnight or later, ; commented favorably concerning’ Mr. Chancellor's character, loyalty, reputation and associates. She stated she has no knowledge of Mr. Chancellor's having been arrested on any other occasion or having been involved in any incident which would reflect adversely upon him, she said she considers Mr. Chancellor to be an experienced newspaper reporter, and she highly recommended him for a position of trust with the Federal Government, bye NEC, New York, New York, advised h socially and professionally He advised that he is aware that Mr. Chancellor and his first wife were divorced and there was no scandat or notoriety connected — with that. divorce. He stated that the divorce was based on their inability to “get along." Gans stated that he considers Mr. Chancellor's integr y and “personal morality" to be impeccable. He advised that Mr. Chancellor has always tC] felt that a person should serve his country and consequently accepted his present appointment at a personal financial Sacrifice. He stated that Mr. Chancellor is one of the five best journalists in the United States, and. Ke-26els:- that President Johnson could not have picked a better man as : Director of the Voice of America. He advised that Mr. Chancellor's ~~. loyalty is above question and he highly recommended him for s_ position of trust and responsibility, neers NBC, New York {°) _advig at. cellor on the and knew him professionally prior to that me. He described Mr. Chancellor as a very intelligent and cooperative person who ig "wonderful" to work with. He stated ~ 13 -