1974: The US Supreme Court ruled against the NCAA's lawsuit challenging Michigan Governor Milliken's busing practices in Detroit, which ultimately exacerbated racial segregation and spurred 'White Flight' to the suburbs. 1966: Michigan Secretary of State James Hare appointed 26-year-old Gordon Alexander as the state's second-ever Ombudsman. Alexander served as the liaison for addressing grievances against the state government, initially earning a salary of $10,500. His appointment was not publicly disclosed until three weeks later, as reported by the Cass City Chronicle newspaper.