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.CG 161-1203 WIS: glp => = 1. , » Allinois, advised on gust™<, 1965, that he has been acquainted with the appointee On a limited basis since 1948, when both had been employed . . by the "Sun Times". He said that he considers the appointee - - to-be a morally sound individual, and well versed in .the field of reporting: media, and a competent, capable newspaper man. To his knowledge he has always been objective and J conscientious in hig responsibilities in the reporting field. oy There is no reason ‘to. question his loyalty to the United ~ Ae, States Government, or his associates. we) arrested on the fire escape of a hotel in 1951 by the Chicago Police Department. To his knowledge there were no moral implications involved in this arrest, and he personally believes the appointee was "probably" intoxicated at the time. He also stated at that time the appointee and his wife were going through marital difficulties, and it was possible this placed an extra burden or strain on him. Said that he is awrre that the appointee was | said he would definitely endorse the appointee for the postion that the President of the United States nominated him. 37