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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1981

Page

3

Brady makes progress in recovery from brain gunshot

Washington White House says James Brady, shot during Reagan assassination attempt, is talking and breathing with help, showing notable gains. He uttered his first words since the shooting and counted aloud to ten with assistance. Doctors remain cautiously optimistic about survival and potential mental capacity.

Washington White House James Brady Brady Reagan George Washington University Hospital Sarah James S. Brady Hinckley Evergreen Corp Secret Service

Hinckley case goes to grand jury

John W. Hinckley Jr. was sent to a federal grand jury to decide indictment on attempted Reagan assassination. He appeared in court in a bulletproof vest with attorney Vincent Fuller and denied evidence presentation, while a mental competency exam was ordered.

Washington John W. Hinckley Jr Reagan Hinckley Vincent Fuller Lawrence Margolis U.S Charles F.C. Ruff Fuller Margolis U.S. District Court Quantico Criminal Defense Edward Bennett Williams

Fire at Milan Hilton Sends Guests to Streets

Dozens of panicked guests fled the Hilton Hotel in downtown Milan after a night fire on the sixth floor. Police reported all 217 guests evacuated safely as hotel officials issued a rapid alert. Many spent the night in the lobby while firefighters controlled the blaze, which firemen said may have been started by a cigarette.

Milan Italy Hilton Odessa

Burnett to divide libel award among charities

Carol Burnett says she will donate the $1.6 million libel verdict from the National Enquirer to three chosen charities, despite a flood of donation requests. Her business manager confirms the beneficiaries, with months or years likely before any funds arrive. The Enquirer plans to appeal. Meanwhile Iran hostage Laingen says further embassy takeovers would invite retaliation and notes his 444 days in captivity.

Los Angeles Carol Burnett National Enquirer Dick Ingersoll Annapolis L. Bruce Laingen Iran

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