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SF 116-52286 ~ WIS: ckg’ ee oes: on May 14, 1960, that he has known Governor ED BROWN since he s eight or nine years of age and t they have had umerable contacts during his life time. He said he considers Governor BROWN a close personal friend and noted that both aremembers of the same political party. He said that they have been in each other's company on -eountless occasions in social gatherings as well, tated that he had absolutely no concern that Governor BROWN would be permitted access to very highly classified material and said that it is unthinkable to question his loyalty or devotion to the United States and its democratic form of government. stated that BROWN's personal ttribuces are many and that he is a good family man. a eee «<2 that he believed it only air. to state, however, that BROWN is inclined to equivocate in his language at times, but stated that he 4s certain that his decisions are made honestly, sincerely, and in good consétience. ee enc on allegations which he stated were made during Governor BROWN's political campaign and stated that some of the allegations dwelt upon BROWN's "liberal" tendencies. > stated that he is aware that Governor BROWN at one e was a member of the local chapter of the National Lawyers! Guild and also noted that he was in very select company in his membership, noting that members of the judiciary and prominent lawyers were members at the same time. He remarked that membership in the National Lawyers! Guild at that time, 1939 to 1941, was not at all unusual and that it was only through this organization that the young lawyers of the. San Francisco Bay area were able to receive recognition at the Bar Association Conventions. As soon as it became evident that liberal elements were attemptin to control the National Lawyers’ Guild, stated that Governor BROWN and countless other attorneys deserted the ranks of the National Lawyers! Guild in protest. -ll -