Vanderbilt Television News Archive

(Studio) Secret Service reported monitoring those considered likely cands. for assassination attempt on President
REPORTER: Max Robinson

(Dallas, Texas) John Hinckley's background in Highland Park, Texas, examined; films, photos shown. [Paul GLEISER, Kirk DOOLEY - recall Hinckley.] His later experiences at Texas Tech in Lubbock noted include fascination with guns; purchase of gun used in assassination attempt from Rocky's Pawn Shop in Dallas mentioned.
REPORTER: Charles Murphy (KVUE film/tape)

(Denver, Colorado) [Hinckley family attorney James ROBINSON - issues family's statement.] Hinckley's recent stay here discussed. [Motel maid Ginger AUCOURT - recalls suspect.] Hinckley reported expelled from National Socialist party of America. [Nazi party leader Michael C. ALIEN - explains reasons for kicking him out.] Hinckley's brother Scott noted friends of Vice President George Bush's son Neil; details given.
REPORTER: Stephen Geer

(Studio) State Department, Pentagon and White House reported trying to place in perspective Secretary of State Alexander Haig's remark yesterday with regard to assuming control of government

(DC) [State Department spokesperson William DYESS - says administration is pleased with Haig's performance.] Haig's action said due to cabinet's displeasure over performance of assistant press secretary Larry Speakes; details given. - Haig quoted on screen. [Yesterday, HAIG - claims Constitution places him in command.] Correction to Secretary's knowledge of president succession outlined. [BUSH - denies there's a problem.] Possible impact of event on Haig's image or future effectiveness as cabinet member mentioned.
REPORTER: Barrie Dunsmore