Betty Ford / Drug and Alcohol Problem / Return Home ABC News broadcast from the Vanderbilt Television News Archive

ABC Evening News for Thursday, May 04, 1978

Headline: Betty Ford / Drug and Alcohol Problem / Return Home

Abstract:	(Studio) Mrs. Betty Ford's return to home in Palm Springs, California, after treatment for alcohol and drug abuse at Long Beach Naval Hospital reported Details of her future activities, include mtgs. with members of Fellowship of People, given. Interview with Mrs. Ford in January, 1978, noted; reporter's impressions of Mrs. Ford's condition at time stated. Film shown. Aides' reasons for delay in Mrs. Ford seeking treatment cited. Gerald Ford's return to Palm Springs mentioned. Other details concerning situation, incl. Gallup poll results on question of Mrs. Ford's problems having effect on Ford's possible future political plans, given. REPORTER: Barbara Walters
Begin Time:	05:26:30 pm
End Time:	05:28:10 pm
TVN Record Number:	54125
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