Vanderbilt Television News Archive

(Studio) 1st photograph of President Reagan since his wounding in assassination attempt Monday shown; presence of wife Nancy noted.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds

(DC) White House photographer Michael Evans' pictures examined; President's progress today outlined. [Dr. Ben AARON - discusses Reagan's situation today.] Bullet's course outlined; Dr. Dennis O'Leary noted announcing drop in President's temperature [AARON - predicts Reagan's return to White House next wk.] Progress of Press Secretary James Brady discussed. [Dr. Arthur KOBRINE - gives prognosis for Brady's recovery.] Secret Service agent Timothy McCarthy noted now off critical list.
REPORTER: Sam Donaldson

(DC) Monday's assassination attempt, wounding police ofr. Thomas Delahanty, recalled; concern over his condition due to special explosive bullets used by assassin noted. [Dr. Howard CHAMPION - cites consequences had bullet exploded inside Delahanty.] Concerns for President Reagan due to type of bullet used outline. [Assistant FBI director Thomas KELLEHER - outlines situation with President] Devastator bullet's design and function explained; bullet, made by Bingham Company for use by Federal Aviation Administration sky marshals, said no longer manufactured
REPORTER: Bill Greenwood

(Studio) Parents of John Hinckley, accused of attempting to assassinate the President, reported meeting with attys. today prior to visiting son in federal prison in North Carolina: details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds (WRAL film/tape)

(Studio) Reports that psychic Tamara Rand had predicted assassination attempt on television show in January said hoax; her prediction noted actually coming the day after Reagan's shooting. Upcoming items announced.
REPORTER: Max Robinson