Reagan Survives Hail Of Bullets In Washington
President Reagan was shot in the chest by a gunman outside a Washington hotel. James Brady was critically wounded, while two lawmen were seriously injured. Reagan underwent surgery and was described as stable and ready to participate in decisions by tomorrow.
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Bullet Lodged In Brady's Brain
White House press secretary James Brady underwent surgery for a head wound after an assassination attempt on Reagan near a Washington hotel. Reports of Brady's death were denied by Speakes and Baker aides. Brady remained in serious condition with the bullet reportedly in his brain.
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Hinckley Had Handgun Arrest History in Nashville
AP reports John W. Hinckley Jr., the man charged in the Reagan attempt, was arrested by Metropolitan Airport Police on October 9 in Nashville while then President Carter visited the Grand Ole Opry. He carried three handguns. FBI and police officials withheld full details, sending information to Washington for release.
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Church Gets Rocky Reception In Beckley
In Beckley about 400 miners, angry at the proposed contract, booed UMWA President Sam Church after his explanation. He urged reading and voting, insisting no concessions and noting it is the law. Charleston and southwest Virginia developments followed with mixed reactions and non violent protests.
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