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DeLoach to Mohr Memo ~ 4/19/61 Re: Governor Edmund Brown State of California I took the liberty of telling Governor Brown the Director is highly appreciative of the cooperation that the Governor has extended to the FBI in the State of California. The Governor stated there was no finer organization than the FBI and that he particularly felt that SAC Auerbach of the San Francisco Office was doing an excellent job. The Governor indicated he, of course, personally has some shortcomings and that he had learned a few lessons the hard way. He¢ . | eee he was now.a believer in. capital punishment, however, seriously felt ge defendants receiving this sentence should be executed as soon after their sentence as possible. I told him of the Director's opinions in this regard and specifically | mentioned the Chessman case as an example of an atrocious delay. The Governor agreed. The Governor brought up the subject of ._parole and probation. I told him of the Director's belief: in the system of relabilitation, however, that the Director had constantly and forcefully struck out at the corruption in these fields. Governor Brown was most cordial and asked that his best regards be extended to the Director. He stated he certainly hopes he will be able to see the Director later on in the Summer in California. He mentioned he would appreciate receiving some advice from the Director regarding a number of problems. ACTION: It is thought the Director may desire to send the attached letter to Governor Brown. ZL ACF pe v7 > i* rer renee Ene Semen cee