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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1980
Page
1
An unidentified man wipes tears as hundreds mourn former Beatle John Lennon at a candlelight vigil in Los Angeles after his murder in New York. The photo also shows Lennon signing an autograph for Mark David Chapman, the man accused of the crime.
NEW YORK AP Hospital officials kept a death by own action watch today on Mark David Chapman the devout Beatle fan charged with gunning down John Lennon as fans outside the Dakota dwindled. Chapman who was sent to Bellevue Hospital for psychiatric observation entered no plea to a second degree murder charge. His lawyer urged careful surveillance and a psychiatric exam noting Chapman's past attempts at suicide. Prosecutors said the motive remained unclear though Chapman had borrowed money and carried $2000. The shooting followed Lennon signing an autograph for Chapman hours before the attack.
A quip grounds a political thought on inheritance and tax burdens noting that even the meek who gain the land must confront a 40 percent levy on their legacy. The remark frames taxation as a hurdle for restoring social order through redistribution and property transfer.
President elect Reagan in Washington said he hopes to announce his Cabinet selections Thursday. He noted Haig may still be considered for a post but has no plans to meet him. Reagan and Nancy began a four day round of events before returning to Los Angeles, meeting with RNC chair Bill Brock and engaging with Hispanic and Black supporters.
Western leaders and communist governments joined Americans in mourning John Lennon after his assassination. Vigils stretched from New York to Sacramento and Los Angeles with thousands attending candlelight tributes. Presidents Carter and Reagan voiced sorrow while international presses praised Lennon’s peace efforts and impact. Ex-Beatle George Harrison condemned the act and the remaining Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, were away.
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