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CG 77-22636 JPN: jeo 1 The following investigation was conducted on March 21, 1979, by special Agent Frank J.-Williams, President, Chicago Branch, National Association for.the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), 9005 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, advised he has been acquainted with the applicant for approximately ten years on a casual basis, having attended civic functions together and on occasion speaking on the same dais. Williams advised he basically knows the applicant by reputation, but believed him to be a loyal United States citizen of the highest moral character, reputation, and associates. The applicant is a highly respected individual reputed to be fair, even-tempered and free of biases against any class of citizens, religious, or racial groups. Williams believed the applicant to be of sound physical and mental health, and believed he possesses and has demonstrated commitment to equal justice under the law. Williams did not feel qualified to comment regarding the applicant's legal ability and competence regarding pretrial and trial proceedings, or more specifically the applicant's ability to weigh conflicting testimony, make factual deter- minations, and to communicate skillfully with jurors and witnesses. Williams advised that based on the applicant's reputation, he would have no reservation about recommending him for the position of United States District Court of Appeals Judge. -47- b6 b7C