In marked contrast to the calumny that was heaped upon Louis D. Brandeis when he was nominated to the Supreme Court more than 22 years ago, his retirement today brought forth a chorus of newspaper praise for his judicial services.
The New York Times, in a leading editorial, declared that “a great judge goes, and it will be easier to thank him for a life well spent than to replace him.” The edit- orial asserted that “in the respect and affection of the American people he has come to occupy a place like that reserved for Justice Holmes.” The Herald Tribune called him “a liberal who has been a true friend of liberty” and praised his “salutary” influence over the development of the law.
The World-Telegram said that while Justice Brandeis has withdrawn from activity in the Supreme Court, “he could not withdraw from the place of affection and trust which he occupies in the hearts of the American people.” The Sun declared that Mr. Brandeis “takes with him into retirement the good wishes of the nation.”
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