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Assassination Attempt / Aftermath / Secret Service #276600

CBS Evening News for Thursday, Apr 02, 1981
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(Studio) House reported beginning hearings into effectiveness of Secret Service protection of President
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer

(DC) Treasury Secretary Don. Regan's criticism of FBI withholding information about Hinckley's arrest in Nashville, Tennessee, examined. [REGAN - thinks agency should have told Secret Service.] [Attorney General William French SMITH - defs. FBI.] [Secret Service director H.S. KNIGHT - notes agency's action had they known about Hinckley.] Knight's further criticism of limitations placed on authorities by legal restrictions on domestic espionage outlined. [KNIGHT - thinks Attorney General's guidelines limit ability of FBI.] Secret Service agent Jerry Parr's response during assassination attempt recalled. [PARR - describes events; praises agent Timothy McCarthy.] Senator praise of Secret Service outlined.
REPORTER: Bruce Morton

(Studio) Senator reported passing resolution commending Parr, McCarthy, and wounded police ofr. for their action. Progress of President Reagan and Press Secretary James Brady reported.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer

(DC) Reagan's activities today outlined. [Dr. Dennis O' LEARY - describes President's situation in emergency room; comments on restriction on photos of President at this time.] Nancy Reagan, Vice President Geo Bush, Senators Paul Laxalt and Howard Baker noted meeting with Reagan today. [LAXALT - praises Reagan.] Response of Brady's staff to his situation and prognosis for his recovery reported; White House investigation into events of March 30th discussed. Secretary of State Alexander Haig mentioned.
REPORTER: Lesley Stahl

Reporter(s):
Morton, Bruce;
Schieffer, Bob;
Stahl, Lesley
Duration:
00:06:10

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