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WFO 77-107060 DMB: 31 1 CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS The following_investiqation was conducted at Washington, D.C., by Special agent, ~ on April 6, 1979. b6 Mr. WILLIAM DAVIS, Executive Director, United Planning Organization (UPO), advised that he is not acquainted with applicant. Mr. DAVID BRODY, Director, B'Nai B'Rith, Anti- Defamation League, advised that he has been acquainted both personally and professionally with applicant for over fifteen years. He stated that applicant is currently a Congressman, and is a top flight individual. He stated that he is of the opinion that this applicant's appointment to the bench would definitely be an asset to our judicial system. He related that he has no knowledge of information that would adversely reflect on applicant. He stated that he would recommend applicant for a position of trust without hesitation. Mr. ARRINGTON DIXON, Chairman, D.C. City Council, advised that he is not acquainted with the applicant. Mrs. ALTHEA SIMMONS, Director, Washington Bureau, NAACP, advised that she does not know applicant personally. She did state that based on his reputation, that there are some questions in the Black community as to his judgement and temperament. She did not elaborate further, other than to state that she does not feel that she is in a position to make a recommendation either for or against applicant.