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OWEN W. CRUMPACKER ATTORNEY AT LAW

PETER CRUMPACKER (1857-1918) 5217 HOHMAN AVENUE FREDERICK C CRUMPACKER (1881-1948) HAMMOND, INDIANA 300 ,_.AMMONO BUILDING OWEN W. CRUMPACKER TElEPHONE WE STMORE 2-0825 46320

December 2, 1974

AIR 1-L~IL Honorable Gerald R. Ford President of the United States of America ~1hi te House Washington, D. C. Dear Jerry: As a long-tiQe, card-carrying Republican, I would like to write you on the subject of the apPointment of a new Federal Judge for cc the Northern District of Indiana, Hammond Division, to. replace Judge Allen Sharp who is moving to South Bend to take the late George N. Beamer's place. (()) The importance of appointing a strong, capable Republican lawyer in this district cannot be underestimated. Congressman Ray J. Madden carried the Indiana lst Congressional District by a large majority. Senator Birch Bayh beat Richard Lugar by over 40,000 in Lake County --- enough to carry the entire state. Mayor Robert Pastrick, of East Chicago, the Lake County Demo~ratic Chairman, is grooming himself to succeed Madden. The situation has not changed since the April 29, 1966 article (enclosed) appeared in the "Tine ~iagazine". Dr. John B. Nicosia, former East Chicago mayor, was indicted, tried and convicted of bribery. Ray Madden testified as a character witness. Federal Judge S~ Parry, sent out by Chief Judge Luther H. Swygert of the Seventh Circuit, vacated the conviction. As you are aware, Judge Swygert, a former Lake County, Indiana Democratic Chairman, was a character witness at the trial of Otto Kerner. I have talked to David Dennis about the situation. A former United States Attorney from Columbia City, Indiana, Phil McNagny, who lias cleared by the F.B. I . and the A.B.A. when Judge Sharp was appointed by President Nixon, may be interested in the appointment. !-1aybe David Dennis might take the job. 's man, Valparaiso Circuit Judge Alfred Pivarnik, is not only unqualified, but has been in bed with the democrats too often to be reliable. ·'

OWEN W. CRUMPACKER Honorable Gerald R. Ford Page Two - December 2, 1974

I believe it unwise to select someone from the Fort Wayne area other than Phil McNagny. A young man from South Bend, Indiana Court of Appeals Jugge Staton, might merit consideration. I would be extremely circumspect about any recommendations at the moment from Governor Otis Bowen or his Lake County representative, Joseph Kotso. Our big problem is and has been that the Democratic Party has as much, if not more, influence in the Republican ~arty than the democrats.

I \.;as down in the Snake Pit at Columbus last Saturday. You were lucky to be in Vladivostok.

I hope that you won't get discouraged after the new Congress starts giving you a working over. I think that you are doing a fine job. Also, how about getting B. B. Kelly and a few of the also rans that played on the freshman football team in 1931 d~~ to the ~fuite House for brunch? With best regards, I am Very truly yours, ~v~ OWen W. Crumpacker Oi'lC:mcm Enc. •> cc: ~llip Buchen, Esq. Han. David w. Dennis

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DEDICATE BUILDING-Speaking at dedication of federal building is George Cha­ charis, former-Gary mayor. Seated are (from left): Sam Busbemi, Lake county assessor; Rep. Ray Madden (D., Ind.); and John Nicosia, East Chicago mayor. Chachai'is was asked to come up from audience to !!Peak.

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KEYS TO FRONT DOOR-Michaiel Gariup {left), con. '&actor, hands over keya 'to Gary'a $1,400,000 federal building to Leonard Webb, building manager, during recent dedica­ tion ceremony. The building will house 14 federal agen<;ies.

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The Hoaorable LauNDCe Uberman Deputy AttorDey Oeaenl Depanmeat ol .Juatlc:e

Attached l• a copy of a letter from Loub A. eU. Jr.~ c:oncena!Qa the appobltmellt to a edel'&l bench vacancy or the Northern DUtrlc:t oi JDdlau.

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- THE WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON

January 2, 1975

Dear Lou:

My apologies for not answering your letter sooner. However, I did promptly refer a copy to the Attorney General for his consideration, because his office processes reconunendations for judgeships.

Best wishes for the New Year.

Sincerely, /}h Philip W. Buchen Counsel to the President

Mr. Louis A. Weil, Jr., President Federated Publications, Inc. 221 North Sixth Street Lafayette, Indiana 4 7901

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• LANSING, MICHIGAN • BATILE CREEK, MICHIGAN • LAFAYETIE, INDIANA • MARION, INDIANA • BOISE, IDAHO • OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON e BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON

• LOUIS A. WEll, JR.· PRESIDENT

December 12, 1974

Philip W. Buchen The White House Washington, D.C.

Dear Phil:

There lis a Federal bench vacancy for the Northern District r r·of Indiana that ·will probably be filled soon. Th& seat i:s I ' ' t Hammond, which carries one of the heaviest case-loads of any district in the country. A leading candidate is Judge Jack A. King, recently re-elected as Judge of Superior Court 2 of this area. I enclose you informational material concerning .him and his distinguished career. I fully realize this may not be in your bailiwick at all and that, with two Indiana Democratic Senators, a recommen­ dation undoubtedly will be forthcoming from Republican Governor Bowen. However, in case this matter should come to your attention, I would appreciate it if you would inform the President it is my personal conviction that Judge King is eminently qualified and that he would be doing a fine service for the State of Indiana and the Federal Judiciary by appointing him. You will note Jack King is endorsed unanimously by the Tippecanoe Bar, Republicans and Democrats alike. I send you my very best wishes. '

{Su~ s A. Weil, Jr.

Acknowledgment unnecessary.

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RESOLUTION

~1HEREAS due to the untimely and unfortunate death of the Honorable George N. Beamer, a vacancy nm·r exists in the Federal Judiciary for the Northern District of Indiana. WHEREAS the Northern District of Indiana has always enjoyed a reputation for having outstanding jurists.

~~EREAS a member of the Tippecanoe County Bar

' "·""- J .. Assdbi~ion1 ·bhe Hono~able Jack A. King, Judge of SP,Pe~ior Court 2, should be considered for appointment to the Federal Judiciary as a Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana. WHEREAS since January 1, 1970 Judge Jack A. • King has serVed as Judge of Superior Court 2 with distinction and has acquired a reputation as one of the outstanding trial judges in the State of Indiana. tffiEREAS Judge Jack A. King has the judicial tempera- ment, integrity, morality, and ability to administer justice

in an impartial manner with due regard to efficient adrninistra~ tion of a large case load. WHEREAS Judge Jack A. King is a highly competent ' legal scholar and was an able and experienced practitioner of the law prior to his appointment as Judge. ;::;•· f O.p() ~ f" a: - ul ~ . .

\-;rHEREAS the tremendous burden and case load of the

Federal Judici ary requires· that the individual appointed to 1 replace the Honorable George N. Beamer be an experienced · Judge \-Iho '\•Till be able to assume the duties 't'.rithout a period of uncertainty and learning.

.. ' vlliERE~S Jud~e Jack A. King has devoted himself to ... civic, youth and church activities and is an outstanding

.- ...., Nmv, TBE'REFORE·l · be it resolved, th~t~.~~th.. . g~~~~ .1. 1"'-l- 11. Erjde, the Tippecanoe County Bar Association wpoleheartedly ...... -... . recommends to the President of the United States that the •" r Honorable Jack A. King be appointed as a memb~r of the Federal Judiciary to serve all the citizens of Northern Indiana as judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.

Approved November 26, 1974.

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JUDGE, SUPERIOR COURT NO. 2 OF TIPPECANOE COu~TY

LAFAYETTE, INDI.Al.~A RESUHE OF JACK A. KING

JUDGE, SUPE?.IOR COURT NO. 2 OF TIPP~CANOE COUNTY

1. Judicial Experience. In 1969, at the age of 32, Judge King \·Tas ap­ pointed by Governor Edgar Whitcoli'.b as the first judge of Superior Court No. 2 of Tippecanoe County, a cc>ttrt of . general jurisdiction that had been created by the Indiana · General Assembly. King took office January 1 , - 1970, and .had the responsibility of organizing the ne~-1 :-court. In . 1970, King ran for election to a full four year term and \•Tas unopposed. He was then one of the youngest trial .. j udgea in the. State .of Indiana. Judge King is now corn- . . ,.. . ; e.·~._ .· ple-tinC]F'-·bis, fifth year. .--. e:ra the bench, and in Nmr.ember; .· ... . . '<.0\--..."t ·- 197..4, .. he._.was r .e-elected.. -t;o a second tenn of four yeaxs. , M - I •jj •.«E...... without a~y opposition.

His experience has included a '-1ide variety . ~ - ... - ...... cases in his own court as well as special j ndge- assign­ ments in courts of other counties.- In addition, in .• 19 70 he ~1as appointed by the Indiana Appellate Court · to hear tax reassessment cases affecting all of the ,_ real estate in Jasper County, and in 1972 he \>Tas- ap­ pointed by the Indiana Supreme Court to conduct hear­ ings .. and recommend disciplinary action with respect to · an Indianapolis Attorney. · Judge King has made a determined and success­ ful effort to manage his increased case-l_oad and to dis­ pose of cases \-Tithout unnecessary delay.

·- .• 2. Practice of Law. . . . . (a) Admitted to practice September 6, 1961. Practiced from then until January 1, 1970, ·. when became trial judge. Former partner in the law firm of Ball, Eggleston, King & , Bu..--nbleburg_, located at Lafayette, Indiana. ·.

(b) Served in 1968 as special couns~l to the City of Lafayette, Indiana, for the purpose of writing and issuance of $700,000 municipal bonds. ., •. t') ' · ~:; I - ,/

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(c) Litigation handled: Federal Court Numerous personal injury claims, mortgage foreclosures, and other civil claims in­ cluding guaranty, all before Judge Jesse Eschbach of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, · at Lafayette and Fort Wayne. State Courts .· Wrongful dea,th, personal injury prosecu­ tion and defense, insurance claims, and ,.... ~ •. I ' cg-enE!ra·l · -ciVil and lind.ted criminal c~e,s. . ' ,. .: *-'... Moo· ...... / .. -"' ·~in · .· S-tate courts in Tippecanoe, Benton, :· . . . lfu~ te, Carroll, Clinton, :Montgomery,· Fountain, Warren, Jasper, Newton, Miand. : 1.r ~: .. . Counties. Industrial Board of Indiana Cases for claimants and insurance defenses.·

3. Professional Memberships. American Bar Association Indiana State Bar Association Indiana Judges Association Tippecanoe County Bar Association Indiana Judicial Conference

4. Education. (a) Doctor of Jurisprudence, Indiana University School of Law--1961 ·

(b) Bachelor of Science in Business, Indiana university--195B (c) Graduated Lafayette Jefferson High School, Lafayette, Indiana, June, 1954

(d) Attended Washington Junior High School, Lafayette, Indiana, September, 194B to v~une, <>~ 1949

'lb.:.. " . .. . (e) Attended Highland Grad-e School, Lafayette, Indiana, September, 19 42 to June, 1948

5. Collegiate Fraternal Affiliations -and Activities.· (a) Indiana Law School Hoot Court Team--Regional competition at Chicago-1960

(b) Phi Del~a Phi Legal Fraternity (c) La\v School Honor Code Committee (d) Senior Representative to Student Bar Association (e) Phi Kappa Psi Social Fraternity--Undergraduate president of chapter; also recording secreta~ ·. j .. ...:_ · I ·· · 6 •· · R~"litriotis '/ Civic and Fraternal Affiliations. - - .. ., '

(a) Hember of Congress Street United Hethodist . · ..;. Church,· Lafayette, Indiana. Present Chairman. of its Administrative Board, and Chairman­ selec·t of its Pastor-Parish Relations Committee. Former member of Board of Trustees

(b) B.P.O. Elks Lodge 143, Lafayette~ Indiana · cc) Board of Directors, Golden Broncho Club, Inc., Lafayette, Indiana (d) f.iernber Parent-Teachers .Associations at Edgelea Grade Scho·ol and Tecumseh Junior High School, Lafayette, Indiana

(e) Active in American Legion Baseball from 1963 until 1972, and in promotion of Lafayette Boys Baseball 1973 and 1974 . ·. .. . ·. 7. Other Public Activities.

(a) Member of Board of 'Zoning Appeals for the ' City of Lafayette, Indiana for a period of 5 years in mid 1960s · (b) Guest Analyst 1971, 1972, and 1973 Indiana University School of Law Hoot Court

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-3- • t". .. (c) -Numerous speeches regarding judicial system made to classes at Purdue University School of Engineering, Sunnyside Junior High School, Lafayette Jefferson High School, service clubs, and Boy Scout, Girl Scout and Cub Scout groups

8. Farnill ~Vital Statistics.

(a) Residence: 3519 Canterbury Drive, Lafayette .· Indiana

(b) Married to former Mary Stover of West I>oint, Indiana, December 10, .1960 (c) One sori, Jeffrey Alan, born Februa:z:y 10, 1962; Two daughters, Janice Diane, bo:cn August 11, . 1964, and Julie Denise, bo.rn Febr_ua:cy 19, 1968 (d) Father was Noah c." King, __former vice president of Purdu.e National: J3~·C?f Lafayette. He passed away April 14, 3,9 6 ff · · - Mother is Mabel Pierce King, · lSOO s. 18th ·. Street, Lafayette, Indiana ! (e) Childhood--Bo~ · Lafayette, Indiana, July 29, 1936. Grew up in Lafayette and attended local schools until leaving to attend Indiana Univer­ sity in September, 1954.

9. Physical Health. . · Good. Pas.sed complete physical exam given at Arnett Clinic, Lafayette, Indiana, November 1, 1974. Per­ . sonal physician is Fred Kuipers, M.D., \'lhose office is at Arnett Clinic.

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