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LocalNational Hinckley Prosecutors Argue for Insanity oo WASHINGTON (UPI) -Prosecutors who failed to persuade a jury that John W. Hinckley Jr. was sane when he shot President Reagan go to court Monday to argue he is now so insane that he should be committed to a mental hospital indefinitely. Monday marks the 50th day since Hinckley, the 27-year-old could apply for release on grounds he is no longer mentally ill or dangerous. But doctors at St.

Elizabeths reported to Parker last week that Hinckley "is currently in need of in-patient hospitalization and that without such treatment (he) will in the reasonable future be likely to engage in self-or other- McCarthy and former policeman Thomas Delahanty March 30, 1981. Although Hinckley last week wrote U.S. District Court Judge Barrington Parker waiving his right to the release hearing, U.S. Attorney Stanley Harris fired back a request that Hinckley be forced to appear in open court to hear evidence that he is still "mentally ill and dangerous." Parker agreed to the request Friday afternoon. Harris said Hinckley's request was not specific enough and that to comply with it might be grounds for a future contention that Hinckley's rights were violated.

Every six months, Hinckley dangerous. If Mr. Hinckley believes that he is entitled to a jury trial or to other procedural protections before he is committed for an indefinite period those questions should be resolved now," Harris said. He said Hinckley should be required to "personally waive in open court his potential right to a jury trial as well as any other objections he may have to the validity of his commitment." In his request to Parker, Hinckley wrote, "After consulting with my attorneys, I made my own decision about whether to exercise my right to such a hearing. I hereby voluntarily waive my right to tyat hearing." directed destructive acts." Under a 1968 federal appeals court ruling, Hinckley would have the right to a jury trial to contest a future government claim of "clear and convincing evidence" that he is mentally ill and dangerous.

The 50-day hearing on immediate release does not involve a jury. "It is the position of the United States that Mr. Hinckley must at this time either raise or waive any objections he may have to the validity of his commitment," Harris wrote. "In order to avoid complex issues, we are asking the court to find by clear and convincing evidence that Mr. Hinckley is presently mentally ill and CO CO SO so a CJ Man Assaulted While in Car 8'-' VU-V Vy.k flu 1 nrt the area in a 1976 Chevrolet.

The suspect was described as a white male, five feet 10 inches tall, weighing about 170 pounds. He has blonde hair. At the time of the assault, he was wearing a blue shirt with white trim and jeans. A Wilkes-Barre Township man was assaulted Sunday morning when he stopped his car at North Main and Jackson Streets, Wilkes-' Barre. John Paul Yuknavitch told police he was sitting in the driver's seat of his car at the intersection at 12:10 a.m.

when the suspect opened the door of his vehicle. Yuknavitch said he got out of the vehicle and was punched in the area of the left eye. He stated the suspect then fled DR. ANTHONY J. RAPP Chiropractor 289 N.

Main Wilkes-Borre For Appointment call 823-1328 Admissions Open House SetatPenn State Admissions officers at the Pennsylvania State University Wilkes-Barre Campus will hold a special Admissions Open House on Sunday, Aug. 15, from 1 to 5 p.m., on the school grounds in Lehman Township for anyone interested in attending Penn State this fall who has not yet filled out an application. According to Diane Hunt, coordinator of the event, this summer the school has received an unusually large number of inquiries about late acceptance from recent high school graduates and from others who have been out of high school for several years. Admissions counselors will be on hand during the Open House to discuss course options, admissions requirements and financial aid. From left, are: Barbara Judge, a member of the admissions staff; Nancy Farkas, registrar, Ms; Hunt, and Dr.

Robert Burkholder, acting associate director for academic affairs. MASTER THE MEN IN THE MAZE. GET drifter who said he shot Reagan because of his love for actress Jodie Foster, was acquitted by a Washington jury on grounds he was insane. Under law, Hinckley could have come to court now seeking his release from St. Elizabeths mental hospital, where he is held in maximum security.

Hinckley was sent to St. Elizabeths June 22, the day after a jury found he was legally insane when he shot Reagan, his press secretary James Brady, U.S. Secret vice Agent Timothy F0SCC0 Cancels August Meetings Elizabeth Hutnik, first vice president, of the Federation of Senior Citizens' Clubs and Organizations (FOSCCO) informs all officers, and organizations within FOSCCO that both meetings (executive and regular) for the month of August have been cancelled. Meetings will resume on Friday, Sept. 10, at the B'nai B'rith Apartment Building, 61 E.

Northampton Wilkes-Barre. Executive board members will convene at 12 noon and the regular meeting will be held at 1 p.m. All members are urged to atted and bring a friend. New members are welcome. Robbery Effort Being Probed State Police at Wyoming are continuing an investigation into an attempted robbery which occurred on Giants Despair in Laurel Run Borough.

Joseph Larnerd, 21, of RD 1, Wilkes-Barre, said he was walking south on Giants Despair, near Ridge Road, Saturday night at 6:50 when a vehicle approached from the north. He noted the car was occupied by two while males and a black male, who asked directions to Wilkes-Barre. Larnerd said two the occupants got out of the car, asked him if he had any money and demanded that he empty his pockets. He said he ran to a nearby home seeking aid. No weapon was observed during the incident.

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