He served as chief judge from 1978 -- 1984 , assuming senior status on December 20 , 1984 .
Anderson was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 22 , 1971 , and received his commission the same day .
Anderson served as chief judge from 1978 -- 1984 , assuming senior status on December 20 , 1984 .
Anderson was confirmed by the United States Senate on July 22 , 1971 , and received his commission the same day .