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377 U.S. 263 84 Supreme Court Reporter 1235 12 United States Reports Lawyer’s Edition 2d Series KF101.8 U54 288 Fred S. CALHOUN et al., Petitioners,v.A. C. LATIMER al. Number 623. Argued March 31, 1964. Decided May 25, Constance baron Motley, New York City, for petitioners. Burke Marshall, Houston, Tex., the States, as amicus curiae, by special leave of Court. Atlantic Latimer, Atlanta, Ga., respondents. PER CURIAM. 1 During argument this case, counsel respondents stated that after decree below was entered Atlanta Board Education adopted additional provisions authorizing free transfers with certain limitations in city's high schools. At our invitation both parties filed supplemental memoranda dealing aspect case. It appears therefrom since on April 8, 1964, and promulgated a new formal resolution stating present policy factors it will consider making initial assignments pupils permitting school year 1964-1965. Petitioners deny meets constitutional standards assert respect to students elementary schools plan not achieve desegregation until sometime 1970's. 2 In light d velopments at argument, we deem appropriate nature effect Board's be appraised District proper evidentiary hearing. To end vacate judgment remand cause further proceedings. 3 Although Atlanta's commendable effort is recognized, must, course, test entire considerations discussed Watson versus City Memphis, 373 526, 529, 83 1314, 1316, 10 529; Goss Education, 683, 1405, 632; Griffin County School Prince Edward County, 218, 1226, 256, decided subsequent Court's approval plan. Goss, supra, 689, 1409, said: 4 '(W)e are unmindful deep-rooted problems involved. Indeed, consideration multifarious local difficulties 'variety obstacles' which might arise transition led eight years ago frame its mandate Brown such language 'good faith compliance earliest practicable date' 'all deliberate speed.' 349 U.S., 300, 301, 75 (753), 756, (99 L.Ed. 1083). Now, however, rendered over nine first decision, context must interpret apply plans has been significantly altered. Compare supra.' 5 Vacated remanded.

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