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Supreme Court Decision / Detroit Busing #477917

NBC Evening News for Thursday, Jul 25, 1974
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(Studio) Supreme Court rules on Detroit busing case. Court rules against school busing outside Detroit district.
REPORTER: John Chancellor

(DC) Chief Justice Warren Burger reads and explains decision. Justice Thurgood Marshall calls decision giant step backward in desegregation fight. Justice Potter Stewart could possibly change vote if enough evidence exists to reverse vote.
REPORTER: Ford Rowan; No artist given

(Studio) Detroit reaction to decision follows.
REPORTER: John Chancellor

(Detroit, Michigan) [Mrs. Norma BARNES - expresses happiness over decision.] Bd. of education president deplores ruling. [Dr. Cornelius GOLIGHTLY - doesn't think city schools should be predominantly black or suburban schools predominantly white.] Today's court decision doesn't settle matter.
REPORTER: Jack Paxton

Reporter(s):
Chancellor, John;
Rowan, Ford;
Paxton, Jack
Duration:
00:03:50

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