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Scottsboro Boys / Norris / Alabama / Pardon #486406

NBC Evening News for Monday, Nov 29, 1976
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(Studio) Last known survivor of "Scottsboro Boys," Clarence Norris, is given pardon by state of Alabama in 45-yr.-old rape case.
REPORTER: David Brinkley

(Montgomery, Alabama) Background of case and Norris's life noted; he's worked in New York City while NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) worked for pardon. NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) reaction to pardon and to case noted. [NORRIS - says he hates no one, that all persons wrongly accused of crimes should be freed and wishes other 8 boys could be here.]
REPORTER: Fred Francis

Reporter(s):
Brinkley, David;
Francis, Fred
Duration:
00:02:00

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