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WFO 161-2419 ELN:cjl i ACQUAINTANCES on November 2, 1964, Judge CHARLES 3 ARK United States Cou rouit, avised SA that ie hes ke has known the appointee very well both pro essions prop oseponally and sostally for the last 25 years. He sa Pa he Fist tr knew FORTAS — when FORTAS was an attorney in the De mont of the Interior and he, , Was an atto : another Govern- ment agency. He stated ip 1941 when he, FAHY, became Solicitor General at the Department of Justice, he knew FORTAS as an attorney Ad Aa Undersecretary of “the Taterior whére the Secretary of the Interior, HAROLD I. ICKES, had ‘andling off-shore oil problems which necessitated a great deal of contact with FAHY in his position as Solicitor General. Judge FAHY advised that since then their paths have crossed often both inside and outside of the office, and during these 25 years he has gained a very high opinion and regard for FQRTAS' legal ability. He mentioned that” he and thé appointee had both served together on the Judicial Conference of the District of Columbia Circuit, and FORTAS had submitted several written briefs to the United States Court of A als, and all of his work has to FAHY, the ntee and his wife's character, reputation, conduct, and loyalty are above reproach. He added that We Gould not thine 6f an appointive position with the United Statés Government involving the use of legal talent for “which Be would not wholeheartedly recommend thé appointee. 12