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CG 77-22636 RDD:meb 1 sal s—s—ssdaas advised of the following on March 23, 1979, by ROBERT JOHNSTON, Regional Director, ~ United Auto Workers, District #4, Chicago: JOHNSTON has known MIKVA for approximately 20 years. They became acquainted because of MIKVA's status as a legislator and his interest in labor and the civil rights movement. JOHNSTON stated that in his opinion MIKVA's reputation for integrity and good character were above reproach. MIKVA was attributed to have very good common sense. - The applicant has always been fair and even-~ tempered in his contacts’ with others. JOHNSTON did not believe that MIKVA possessed any biases or prejudices because of any person's race, class, or other social uniqueness He was. not aware of any medical or mental health problems suffered by MIKVA. JOHNSTON believes that MIKVA's work on behalf of the civil rights movement and other similar movements indicates MIKVA's dedication to equal justice under te law. JOHNSTON -is not familiar personally with MIKVA's legal ability... However,. other lawyers whom he knows have heén Very impressed with MIKVA's legal ability. -He does believe that MIKVA's work in the legis- lature and in committees there has demonstrated his ability to understand and control complex _proceedings. The applicant should have no problem in communicating. with ' persons from all stations in life. JOHNSTON highly recommends the applicant for the position of Circuit Court of Appeals Judge. His only regret is losing a very good: representative. -60-