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RH 77-7946 contacts with him in an official capacity. He noted that ha perards MARSHALT an an able attorney: ae an a htant saw Lt — heme wwe seg t = mie Ma ww bs crusader for the rights of all men regardless of race or eolor; as calm, collected and thorough in his demeanor and legal arguments; as ethical and law abiding; and as honest, forthright and loyal to this country. He stated further that he has attended many meetings with MARSHALL with respect to the proper course of action the NAACP should follow within the limits of the law and he has peen impressed with his conviction and acute mental abilit He mentioned that the NAACP has great respect for the legal ability of MARSHALL and that MARSHALL has constantly cautioned and counseled NAACP members to conduct their fight for civil rights and equality within the framework of the duly — mo oe eee 2 oe Po. an on Lawn Le, Mee neti nD MADOQUAT T —- tonmituted GOUuUrevs V1 woe 4andga. ME MEBCTLOSU PANORALL &5 GI attorney who takes great pride in a good legal battle; who is just, honorable and judicious; and who is unemotional and has a d=sp sense of responsibility for his country and for his fellowman. He said he would highly recommend MARSHALL _ for the position of United States Circuit Court Judge. b/7C tember E advise that he Aas appeared in Federal Dist r Caurt in Riehmoand on several occasions as counsel for the State of Virginia to oppose THURGOOD MARSHALL and the NAACP in connection with school desegregation ami the so-called "NAACP Statutes" passed by the Virginia State legislature. These statutes have required that tne NAACP disciose its membersnip iists and a list of the contributors to this organization in the State of Virginia. bon SEP :ommented that MARSHALL is a good attorney In civil rights matters; is intelligent, honest, calm and conscientious; is ethical in his legal practice; has a good personality; and handles himself well in a court of law. He explained that his only contacts with MARSHALL nha daw etinn eifh fine shraiuemant di anadA Jers) Mave been in connection with the SooVve=HEeRt aSnrea vee proceeding and that he knows nothing concerning MAFSHALL's background. He explained that MARSHALL appears to be weak in his knowledge of the law aside from strictly civil rights matters and he said he has won several points before the courts on procedural matters with which MARSHALL did not Beem to be familiar. He noted that MARSHALL has not, to nis knowledge, ever had any judiciai experience and does not ~4e ved