Conversation with GALE MCGEE and OFFICE CONVERSATION, May 12, 1966

LBJ DISCUSSES HIS WISH TO APPOINT JOHN "JOE" HICKEY TO FEDERAL BENCH BUT UNDERSTANDS THAT MCGEE WANTS TO APPOINT WALTER PHELAN; MCGEE AGREES TO APPOINT HICKEY NOW AND FIND ANOTHER APPOINTMENT FOR PHELAN; LBJ PRAISES MCGEE'S COMMENTS AT RUSK HEARINGS