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(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
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(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
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(Studio) Academy Awards ceremony, postponed from last night due to attempted assassination of President Reagan, reported telecast tonight with videotaped message from President; details given.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
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(Studio) [French President Valery GISCARD d'ESTAING - doesn't feel attempted assassination of President Reagan reflects United States society.] His wife's disagreement with that view quoted; international bewilderment at lack of United States gun control and high crime rate noted.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
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(Studio) Attorney General William French Smith reported feeling that President Reagan's attitude towards gun control will remain unaltered following assassination attempt.
REPORTER: Peter Jennings
(NYC) Role of guns in United States culture examined; historical aspects outlined. Samuel Colt mentioned; photos shown. Victims noted frequently retaining pro-gun position following assaults; George Wallace cited as example Ronald Reagan's association with guns during movie career and remarks following murder of John Lennon recalled. [REAGAN - comments on Lennon killing.] California handgun legislature mentioned. Ease with which one can obtain handgun in US, with exception of few states, examined; New Jersey said calling for total ban on handgun sales. [Senators Joseph MERLINO, Anthony IMPERIALE - debate legislature] [National Coalition to Ban Handguns spokesperson Michael BEARD - calls for fed. handgun legislature] Power of gun lobby discussed; Constitution quoted on screen. [The Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms spokesperson John SNYDER - notes advantage of having most pro-gun President since Theodore Roosevelt in ofc.] [Los Angeles police chief Daryl GATES - thinks best gun control comes with lack of fear.] Assassination attempt on Reagan yesterday shown. [Maureen REAGAN - isn't prepared to accept situation.] [Jimmy CARTER - predicts lack of action from Congress; recalls congress apathy following shooting of George Wallace and murder of Robert Kennedy.] [Representative John ASHBROOK - claims gun enthusiasts are nonviolent.] Speaker Tip O'Neill's pessimistic outlook for gun control mentioned.
REPORTER: John Martin
(Studio) Tonight's "Nightline" reported dealing with gun issue.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
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(Studio) Continuing concerns over Poland despite Solidarity's cancellation of strike plans reported.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds
(DC) USSR military activity around Poland examined; films, map shown.
REPORTER: John McWethy
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(Studio) Atlanta, Georgia, latest murdered child reported identification as Timothy Hill; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
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(Studio) Striking coal miners reported voting on new contract; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Max Robinson
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