CBS Evening News for Thursday, Nov 05, 1987
View other clips in this broadcast →
Material supplied by VTNA may be used for educational analysis or research only. Any editing, reproduction, publication, rebroadcast, public showing or public display may be prohibited by copyright laws.
(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(NYC: Harold Dow) [Homeless MAN - talks about not having a home.] Man being mentally ill as well as homeless noted. Growing number of homeless and New York City program to commit these people to hospitals discussed. [New York City mayor Ed KOCH - says he should have done this years ago.] [MAN - denies being mentally ill.] [ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) attorney Norman SIEGEL - says the program is unconstitutional.] Ann Smith challenging of system discussed. [ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) Rob LEVY - talks about Smith being mentally competent.] Scenes of protestors shown. Smith's family said to have pleaded that she get help. [Family MBR. - comments.] Homeless people shown. (Artist: Sharon Falk)
Note to sponsor members: The Vanderbilt Television News Archive video player requires a modern operating system and browser to work properly. If you are experiencing playback problems, check the minimum requirements and adjust your setup accordingly. After adjustments, if you continue to experience problems, please contact us.
Welcome! Above is the abstract of the item that you're interested in viewing from the Vanderbilt Television News Archive's collection. You have three options if you'd like to view this item:
If you believe that you are associated with a sponsoring college or university and have received this message in error, please let us know.