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a i f . oy . at “ante ‘Sy . _«OHN EDGAR HOOVER . oo: Pa ° DIRECTOR ‘ ; a ~ WRG BAC Federal Burean of Investigation J United States Department of Justice Washington, 2. €. August 2, 1937. setters tae SUL aRY OF INSPECTOR'S INTERVIEW ACD BNAMTEATION -Re: RICHARD ! Arron - siete Special Ascent Applicant. Urittven rating: 60,5 Ager 24 Ashe = Thittie Oral "3 83;s Single LL. Duke Uni ‘ Sehool of 1 4. Composite “" o: 61S: witness Examined at Los Angeles, California, duly 17, 1937. Hecommencation: imterviewing vPricinl Bunsen renertes that guplienst hes a geen rerconel apbearance, approsen and personality; is neat in dress; has ordinary fentures: is well-poised; is average in speech; is self-confident and tactful; answers general questions quickly; appears resourceful; may possibly have executive ability; and is lixely to develop; nowever, he has not studied Federal Pro ocedure, and hes had no investigative experience. ily, Hanson states that applicant is sbove average in intelligence and mental elertness; he avpears to be possessed of sufficient foree and agsressiveness; he has zood, common, ordinmar: sense; he expresses. his thoughts well and. uses gooc English. Ne is manly apvesring; ressesses a good pivsigue: and it is felt that be could suecessrull: comvaei persens of all walis of life and that he would inspire confidence. Applicant was afforded a special interview test, interviewing Special ORES Agent Je G. Koss, who advised that applicant made « very good appearance; he appeared to be confident and thorough, cecmmensurate with his inexperience; he reported the information obtained correctly; and dictated satisfactorily. Related experience: one. Endorsers: Hone. A character and fitness investigation is being conducted in this ease: applicant has been recommended for appvointment.