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Alabama / Transit System #70660

ABC Evening News for Monday, Mar 02, 1981
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(Studio) Mass transit systems noted scheduled for budget cuts under President Reagan's economy plan; Chicago, Illinois, and Birmingham, Alabama noted having highest fares in nation
REPORTER: Max Robinson

(Birmingham, Alabama) Birmingham's bankrupt transit system examined; cases of Jackie Brown and Angeline Turner cited as example of situation's impact on city's residents. Background to area's financial situation given. [State representative Hugh BOLES - notes suburbs aren't being served.] [TURNER - thinks racism is basis of problem.] [Mayor Richard ARRINGTON - doesn't deny role of racism.] [BOLES - denies racial aspect.] Today's atmosphere in town outlined.
REPORTER: George Strait (WBRC film/tape)

Reporter(s):
Robinson, Max;
Strait, George
Duration:
00:02:00

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