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Kerry speaks for Droney on Brooke

Description: First assistant district attorney John Kerry reads statement on behalf of Middlesex District Attorney John Droney about Judge Perera's memorandum on the case of Sen. Edward Brooke's divorce. Droney's speech is impaired by an unspecified ailment, so Kerry acts as his voice. Cutaways of Chet Curtis and assistant DA Richard S. Kelley.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/16/1978

Racial imbalance Hearing, pt.2

Description: Footage of people addressing the Massachusetts legislature Racial Imbalance Hearing. School Committee President John Kerrigan speaks against forced busing and "snob zoning." He blames Governor Sargent and Senators Ted Kennedy and Ed Brooke, and also comments on the flip of Mayor Kevin White's support. Louise Day Hicks speaks against the Racial Imbalance Law. State Rep. Royal Bolling, Sr. speaks against the procedure of having separate hearings for proponents and opponents, and gets in an argument with the Committee Chairman. Kevin White speaks in favor of integration, but against forced busing. B-roll of audience at the hearing. Mix of sound and silent.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 04/03/1974