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HO 77-2946 which would reflect unfavorably on applicant's character or reputation, and he considers MARSHALL to be a completely loyal American. He recommends applicant highly for any position in the Federal Judiciary. b7C as - Sree ee =o 3.2 Lenin stated on September , » that he has own app nt since 1945. «at that time MARSHALL assisted in the case which resulted in open the University of Texas Law School to Negroes, ami being one of the first Negroes to be affected. Applicant has spent most of his legal career in Federal courts, primarily in civil rights matters. Qi nas been in numerous conferences with MARSHALL in connection with such cases in Texas in recent years, and has observed that in his relations with younger attorneys MARSHALL has always maintained an objective, even-tempered attitude, rejecting the efforts of “7 -Bome attorneys to emphasize racial issue unnecessarily. bexctrerert further stated applicant has always been' highly regarded among both Negro and white attorneys with whom he has associated, and is ‘dedicated to our constitutional form of government above all else’ He considers MARSHALL to be highly capable, of mature judgment, and highly suited for a high position in the Federal Judiciary. boc According to i applicant has visited Houston several times for short periods, but his associates in Houston ited to the attorneys with wnom he has worked, recalls MARSHALL's first wife died several years ago and appli Lat cant rried his secretary, who was Ghehies :: not socially acquainted with applicant's family. a native of Hawaii. September 13, 196) <a . stated he is well acquainted w ‘ applicant on @ professional basis but is not a personal L7aT friend or social acquaintance QP has worked with MARSHALL on a few occasions in recent years on cases in | the Houston area. He considers applicant to be a thoroughly competent attorney, of even temperament, dedicated to justice and the highest traditions of the legal profession, and a thoroughly loyal American in every sense. Based on his professional association with MARSHALL, recommends applicant highiy for a position of trust with the United States Government. ” -3-*