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ee oy i) Ly ! RH 77-7946 bre On September 13, 1961, Honorable J. LINDSAY ALMOND, JR Governor of the State of Virginia was interviewed by S Qi, Governor ALMOND stated that he first became acquaint ed with Mr. MARSHALL in 1952 at which time Governor ALMOND was Attorney General of the State of Virginia. Governor ALMOND stated that between 1952 and 1958 he was in numerous legal suits in which Mr. MARSHALL appeared for the other side. Governor ALMOND stated that all of these cases dealt with matters of segregation. He stated that he appeared opposite Mr. MARSHALL in District Courts, Appellate Courts and the Supreme Court of the United States and found Mr. MARSHALL to be an exceptionally capabie and worthy opponent in these cases. Governor ALMOND stated that in all the conferences of opposing: counsel, courtroom appearances and other meetings, Mr. MARSHALL showed the highest type of ethical conduct and marked ability. He stated that Mr. MARSHALL always lived up to any stipulations which had been made and that he was objective in his approach in ail matters in which they opposed each other. He characterized Mr, MARSHALL as being a very capable lawyer, level headed and highly experienced. He stated that MARSHALL might place a more liberal interpretatior on some matters of lw, particularly those dealing with segregation, thannany other lawyer would, but he felt that from his extensive knowledge of Mr. MARSHALL's courtroom demeanor and legal talent that MARSHALL would make a very fine judge. He stated that as far as deciding matters concerning racia segregation, he believes that M->. MARSHALL as a judge would lean over backwards in order to decide a case strictly on its legal merits. He further characterized Mr. MARSHALL as a man of dignity who used restraint in his approach, imew . his facts very well in every case and made a very powerful impression in court. Governor ALMOND concluded by seating that from his knowledge of Mr. MARSHALL he would unhesitatingly recommend him for a judicial position and feels that Mr. MARSHALL oe eee = judicial ee oe oe —— se would make a very good judge. Governor ALMOND stated that it is nis honest and sincere opinion that many people who might question the qualifications of Mr. MARSHALL for the judiciary would be highly influenced in their judgments because of Mr. MARSHALL’ -15- a