Vanderbilt Television News Archive

(Studio) Condition of President Reagan, Press Secretary James Brady, Secret Service agent Timothy McCarthy and police officer Thomas Delahanty following yesterday's assassination attempt reported; John Warnock Hinckley said detained at Quantico, Virginia, Marine base.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds

(DC) Possible link between assassination attempt and Hinckley's apparent obsession with actress and Yale student Jodie Foster examined; FBI's psychiatric profile of him outlined; Attorney General William French Smith reported briefing congress leaders today about shooting; details given. Hinckley's arrest in Nashville, Tennessee, during President Carter's visit there cited; Ronald Reagan recalled canceling his appearance in Nashville, scheduled for same time. Possibility that court-appointed attorney Stuart Johnson will be taken off Hinckley's defense since his family has retained firm of Edward Bennett Williams mentioned.
REPORTER: Tim O'Brien

(Studio) Statement issued by Foster read.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds

(DC) Reagan's progress said illustrated by visitors to the hospital, incl. Nancy and other family mbrs.; films shown. [Dr. Dennis O'LEARY - said President is doing excellently.] Reagan's signature of legislature with regard to dairy price supports shown, discussed. Vice President George Bush's activities today examined; films shown. [Netherlands Prime Min. Andreas VAN AGT - refers to assassination attempt.] Cabinet's consideration of legalities involved in possible necessity of Bush assuming president duties explained; senior White House official's praise of Secretary of State Alexander Haig's performance yesterday reported [BUSH - describes visit to President today.] White House photos of shooting shown, discussed. [Senator Paul LAXALT - says Reagan's public habits will not change.] President's anticipated recovery time outlined.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson

(DC) Wounds suffered by McCarthy, Delahanty and Brady recalled; photos shown. Dr. Dennis O'Leary's praise of Brady's progress so far noted; Press Secretary's general situation discussed. [Senator William ROTH - is encouraged.]

(Studio) Upcoming items announced.
REPORTER: Max Robinson