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cae? “SF 116-52286 _ eee 2: and Levit, Attorneys," Merchants ‘Exchange Buildin on May 11, 1960 advised that his first association with Governor BROWN was ‘hearly 25 years ago when~— they. were_both,beginning ‘their_interest in politics and,both pe eel f- a: goodsGovernment.-organization,in-San Francisc4. stated that they became friendly because he liked Governor BROWN'S straightforward manner da when Governor BROWN became District Attorney, ted Att his.office, 5 ae ; help Genera for e purpose of assisting him in organization. remarked that from this it can be seen he thinks very highly of Governor BROWN and put 4t in this manner: "A lawyer's greatest asset is his reputation and I would stake min€ on , Governor BROWN". AL Governor, oD - GED stated that ‘he is of a different political affiliation and has different political views than Governor BROWN and noted that things have been said in campaigns concerning BROWN'S "leanings". remarked, however, that he knows Governor - BROWN well enough to state that all’ of these statements were ‘either false or exaggerated and that he would hever knowingly seek help from the "leftists" and would never give them aid - or comfort. He stated that Governor BROWN often acts independently after getting advice. For example, stated that in the , CHESSMAN case, the convict who was con emned for these many years, _ Governor BROWN sought his advice and he told him to remain aloof, except as the law required him to act. stated that Governor BROWN did not take his advice and the case has put him in "gontinual hot water". | eo 7 ee “Attorneys at. he has known and been ad Law, ss Bu ng,j on May 13, 1960 s . friendly with Governor BROWN (for 25 years /and has supported Governor BROWN in all of his campaigns. e characterized Governor BROWN as an honest, God-fearing man of strong character and integrity and_one who would not even think of a disloyal thing. former U. S. District Judge EDWARD MURPHY,,who is now dead, and Governor BROWN. joined the National Lawyers! Guild in the late 1930s. GHEE stated this organization was formed so the rank and file lawyers could have a spokesman before the American Bar Association. After a -9-