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WEO 77-107060 JPC:dmm 1 District of Columbia Court of Appeals Washington, D. C. owing investigation was conducted by sé SA ion March 20, 1979: b7C Judge JOHN M. FERREN, District of Columbia Court of Appeals, Washington, D. C. (WDC), advised that he is acquainted with the applicant, ABNER J. MIKVA only by reputation. He stated that he and Mr. MIKVA are both from the Chicago, Illinois area, and as such because of their common interest in the law, they have many mutual friends and professional acquaintances. Judge FERREN stated that the applicant has the highest reputation in both the legal and legislative communities. He stated. that unlike many legislator, he is primarily known for his intellect and detailed knowledge of the law. He stated that Congressman MIKVA is simple a "brilliant man." Judge FERREN indicated that based on his reputation, he knows of nothing that would detract from the applicant's character, associates, reputation or loyalty to the Government, and concluded by recommending him most highly for a judgeship with the Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Judge JULIA COOPER MACK, District of Columbia Court of Appeals, WDC, advised that while she is not acquainted on a personal or professional basis with ABNER J. MIKVA, she nevertheless, knows of him by reputation, and considers him to be a very competent Congressman, and an individual who has a keen legal mind. Judge MACK stated that by reputation, she knows of nothing that would detract from Mr. MIKVA's character, associates, reputation or loyalty to the Government, and - concluded by recommending him for a judgeship with the Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. 26