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James Leonard Farmer individual of the highest caliber and a man whose character, reputation, honesty, loyalty, and integrity are above question. He said he is of the opinion Mr. Farmer will perform his. duties in any assigned position in a very thorough, capable, and. conscientious manner. He mentioned that Mr. Farmer, who resigned as National Director of core in March, l966, has. continued to serve as a member of the National Advisory. Board of CORE.. Floyd B. McKissick, President of McKissick Enterprises, New York, New York, and former National Director of core, advised he first met Mr. Farmer when Core was organized in father" of core. He stated he considers Mr. Farmer to be. "tops" in all respects, especially with regard to his honesty,. loyalty, integrity, and qualifications. Mr. McKissick advised. that he would highly recommend Mr. Farmer for any important position of trust and confidence. aavised in washington, D. she is authorized to state that has known Mr. Farmer since the primarily by reputation, as a result of his activities in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Core. and other "civil rights" organizations. She said has had only a limited amount of personal contact with Mr. Farmer. noted that Mr. Farmer was defeated by during the. November, l968, election, and she said is of the opinion Mr. Farmer was fair in the conduct of hi election campaign. She advised that considers Mr. Farmer a good administrator and she possesses no information of an unfavorable nature regarding his reputation,. morals. associates loyalty. According to recommends Mr. Farmer for a position trust and confidence, and considers him a good selection b6 for the position in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to which he has been named. b7C b7D