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(Studio) 1st White House photograph of President Reagan following Monday's assassination attempt reported released today.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(DC) Photo of Reagan and wife Nancy shown, discussed; his progress so far considered. [Dr. Joseph GIORDANO - describes bullet.] Amt. of blood President lost mentioned. [Dr. Ben AARON - notes aftereffects of trauma.] Possibility of President's return to White House and resumption of work schedule mentioned.
REPORTER: Judy Woodruff
(Studio) Remarks today of Press Secretary James Brady quoted; his condition noted. John Hinckley, accused of Monday's shooting, said allegedly meeting parents today in North Carolina federal prison; details given, films shown. Probable psychiatric tests and delayed court hearing for Hinckley mentioned.
REPORTER: John Chancellor (WXII-TV newstape)
(Studio) FBI reported finishing its phase of investigation into assassination attempt with conclusion as to type of bullets used.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
(DC) Results of FBI's ballistics tests said finding bullets were devastator type; details of bullet's design and function given. Removal of 1 from police ofr. Thomas Delahanty noted. [FBI lab division spokesperson Thomas KELLEHER - discusses danger to President both during surgery and from possible leak of explosive in bullet into Reagan's body.]
REPORTER: Robert Hager
(Studio) President aide Edwin Meese said announcing White House inquiry into administration response to shooting; details given.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
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(Studio) New USSR propaganda line towards Poland outlined.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(DC) Continued United States concern over USSR military intervention in Poland due to incrd. military mobilization in region discussed; details given. Perspective of Senator Howard Baker on issue after meeting with Secretary of State Haig noted. [BAKER - doesn't believe invasion will occur.] [State Department spokesperson William DYESS - says Department believes Sovs. are ready to move at any time.] Intensification of situation since last September discussed.
REPORTER: Marvin Kalb
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(Studio) Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger reported leaving for West Europe mtgs. with allies, while Secretary of State Alexander Haig leaves for Mideast.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Studio) Controversy surrounding Haig's performance this week examined; films shown. [Monday, March 30, 1980, deputy press secretary Larry SPEAKES - says State Department has moved on notification process.] Haig's reaction to Speakes' press conference outlined. [March 30, 1980, HAIG - claims he's in control of White House] Ensuing controversy over Haig's performance recalled; newspaper headlines shown.
REPORTER: Roger Mudd
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(Studio) Actor John Gavin reported named by President Reagan today as ambassador to Mexico pending Senator confirmation; details given.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Wholesale prices for March reported; role of Reagan administration's oil price decontrol mentioned. March unemployment discussed.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(DC) Findings of congress investigation into abuse of the elderly examined. [VICTIM - recalls husband's brutality.] Marguerite Jerklin said beaten by sons and daughter Donna. [Marguerite and Donna JERKLIN - discuss family's history of brutality.] sergeant Jill Alvarez's findings noted. [ALVAREZ - considers reasons for elderly not rpting. abuse.] Reports received by Florida's hotline, estb. specifically for such situations, outlined on screen; current legislature in nation mentioned.
REPORTER: Susan Peterson
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(Studio) Chicago, Illinois, Mayor Jane Byrne's goal for Cabrini-Green hsing. projects, into which she recently moved, outlined.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Chicago, Illinois) Byrne's official meeting with new neighbors examined. [BYRNE - says she's pleased to be with them.] Improvements in project once Byrne moved in listed. [WOMAN - notes shootings have stopped.] Psychological impact on residents mentioned. [RESIDENTS - express their opinions on Byrne's move.] [BYRNE - states when she plans to move out.]
REPORTER: Jim Cummins
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(Studio) William Carney's personal problems outlined.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Los Angeles, California) California supreme court's reversal of lower court ruling on handicapped's right to custody of children, as in Carney's case examined; background to situation recalled. Films shown. Case's return to court today, attended by William and Ellen Carney, noted. [Judge Kenneth GALE, Senior - announces ruling.] Response to verdict of Carney and attorney Mason Rose cited. [CARNEY - says he's waited too long for ruling.] His later remarks on case concerning sons Eddie and Willie outlined. [CARNEY - notes public response to his victory.]
REPORTER: Meredith Lewis (KNBC newstape)
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Montgomery, Alabama) California's program to aid victims of crime said illustrated by Genero Mestas' case; details given, films shown. Different situation in Alabama noted exemplified by Adrian Whitehurst's predicament. [WHITEHURST - discusses his situation.] Legal catch-22 situation Whitehurst is in explained; details outlined on screen. [WHITEHURST - notes family's financial plight.] Ntnwide. legislature affecting victims discussed; individual states incld. in report Recent murder of organized crime fig. John Nardi and his widow's receipt of victim money noted contributing to controversy in Ohio. Current status of legal options available to victims discussed; case of Thomas Wizenhant examined as typical. [Attorney Leon KELLY - notes long-range effect of Wizenhant's case.] [ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) spokesperson Alvin BRONSTEIN - criticizes manipulation of victims' rights movement by politicians.] [Senator Paul LAXALT - outlines pro-victims' rights position.] [WHITEHURST - expresses futility.]
REPORTER: Mark Nykanen (WKYC newstape) (WVTM newstape)
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(Studio) Report introduced
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Brentwood, California) Wine-by-the-glass market here examined; prices of several wines shown. Technology allowing situation explained.
REPORTER: Frank Bourgholtzer
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