In re Contreras

This is a Naturalization proceeding and one having unique and novel elements that the publication of an opinion determining the matter seems to be warranted.

*420 Petitioner is a male, native and national of Mexico, aged seventy-seven, who has lived- in the United States continuously since 1892. He has been twice before the-Court in'person and each time appeared to be of sound body and mind and fully conscious of his surroundings and of the importance and responsibilities of the occasions, which attitudes he demonstrated in his native tongue, Spanish, through interpreters.

Naturalization is asked by the petitioner under the general provisions of the Nationality Act of 1940, 8 U.S.C.A. § 701 et seq. He claims to be entitled to the-special exemptions by Section 30 of the Internal Security Act of 1950, - 8 U.S.C.A. § 704 .

Upon a preliminary hearing duly conducted by an examiner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service through an interpreter (an employee of the Service) the petitioner was found to be “qualified for admission for naturalization, so far as residence, good moral character, and attachment and disposition are concerned.”

It has been historically the general rule…