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Assassination Attempt / Aftermath #276857

CBS Evening News for Saturday, Apr 04, 1981
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(Studio) President Reagan's continued progress noted; his response to learning of progress of Press Secretary James Brady and others wounded in assassination attempt quoted.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer

(DC) Nancy Reagan's arrival at hospital and details of President's current status outlined; films shown. [Dr. Dennis O'LEARY - discusses President and Brady's progress; Dr. Arthur Kobrine mentioned.] Continued arrival of mail discussed; wounded Secret Service agent Tim McCarthy and wife Carol reported visiting Reagan today. Details given.
REPORTER: Jed Duvall

(Studio) FBI reported finding taped telephone conversations in hotel room of John Hinckley, accused of attempting to assassinate Pres; one call said possibly with actress Jodie Foster. Details given. Hinckley noted undergoing psychiatric exams.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer

(DC) Arrival here of Hinckley's parents JoAnn and Jack Hinckley, following visit with him at North Carolina federal prison, discussed; parents' statement shown, quoted.
REPORTER: John Ferrugia

Reporter(s):
Duvall, Jed;
Ferrugia, John;
Schieffer, Bob
Duration:
00:03:20

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