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"Hit her, hit her I I Sanders heard devil's voice? By JIM COOK HILL CITY (HNS)- A Hays chiatrist, testifying Thursday in the murder trial of Dennis G. Sanders said Sanders told him that a voice saying, "hit her. hit her," appeared in his mind during the April 21 slaying of Hill City schoolteacher Linda Leebrick. And when asked whose voice heard, Dr. John Cody, of the High Plains Comprehensive Mental Health Center, said Sanders "didn't know but it be the devil." Cody and an associate, Dr.

Donald Tiffany, testified for the defense in Graham County District Court as the trial went into its fourth day. Sanders has pleaded innocent by reason of insanity to the first-degree murder charge. Both experts had administered court-ordered psychiatric testing and evaluation of Sanders in June. Cody testified that Sanders thrashed about on the couch while detailing the crime in a session on June 12. felt he had come kind or irresist- aWe attraction to this girl, but it was not sexual," Cody said.

Cody said that when Sanders described the kidnaping of Miss Leebrick from her Hill City apartment and the subsequent murder in a wooded area miles east of town, "All the while he was asking 'what am I doing this for? 1 yet he continued to do this." Like a movie The psychiatrist said Sanders told him he felt "like an outside person observing himself almost like a movie." "Without any feeling of emotion, no fear, no rage, no horror, he asked her to kneel down and he began hitting her," Cody said. Cody said an underlying motive, "rage, a sexual desire or whatever," was totally separated from Sanders' consciousness. "I think he felt he had only the power to watch," Cody said. "I didn't kill her, I watched my body do it. I'm not that kind of person," Cody quoted Sanders as saying.

IQof77 Cody's testimony came after Tiffany told the court that his testing of Sanders showed the accused's 1Q is 77. Testimony also showed that Sanders had undergone mental evaluation tests at the High Plains Center in March of 1971. No reason was given for the tests at that time. Neither Cody nor Tiffany conducted that examination, and for that reason the report of the tests was not admitted into evidence. However, Tiffany said a comparison of the IQ tests from 1971 and this year showed Sanders' IQ had dropped 8 points.

"A significant drop is 2.6," Tiffany said. That 77 figure shows, Tiffany said, that 92 percent of the population has a higher intelligence level. Under questioning by the defense attorney, Kenneth Havner, Tiffany described Sanders as a "psychopath." Cody labelled him "psychotic." Tiffany went on to describe the results of an inkblot test in which Sanders made reference to bugs. That particular result from the inkblot stimuli, Tiffany said, "represents an individual with severe conflicts." The conflicts, Tiffany added, show "immaturity, compulsiveness and lack of good judgement." In testimony Wednesday afternoon, shortly after the prosecution had rested its case, KBI forensic specialists Steven Couch and Gary Dirks, testified for the defense. They found no evidence, the men said, of rape or sexual intercourse.

At the time Miss Leebrick's body was found, her undergarments were discovered about 35 feet from the murder scene. Under prosecution cross-exam- 'ination, Tiffany, elaborating on his description of Sanders as a "psychopath," said that in some cases such a person does know right from wrong. Legal test According to the McNaughten rule, the legal test in Kansas for insanity, the accused must persuade the court that he did not know right from wrong. According to Cody's testimony, "It's a mistake to say a psychotic doesn't know right from wrong." Referring to Sanders' description of watching himself, Cody said, "that part was detached and observing, but couldn't do anything to stop the crime." Cross examination of Cody by Graham County Attorney Randall Weller was not complete when the court recessed over the noon-hour Thursday. The defense was expected to call Topeka psychiatrist Sanford Pomerantz Thursday afternoon.

Pomerantz examined Sanders late this summer. Welier announced the state's case was complete after testimony was heard from Thomas B. Lyons of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. Lyons testified that on May 1, during an interview with Sanders, the defendant confessed to the crime. "He said to me that he had done the thing we were accusing him of and he would tell us about it," the KBI polyg- Docking, Schneider campaign in Salina Bulletin HILL CITY (HNS) The defense rested its case early Thursday afternoon in the Dennis Sanders murder trial.

Topeka psychiatrist Sanford Pomerantz was not called as a witness. He was scheduled to be the next defense witness when court resumed in the afternoon. raph specialist said. "He went to the victim's home and, without any preliminary, he kicked the door down. He grabbed the victim pulled her up the stairs to the street," Lyons said.

The agent testified Sanders told him he had previously been to the field 1V 2 miles east of Hill City where the high school art teacher's body was found April 22. Lyons also said Sanders described the murder: "He said he had picked up a tree limb and started hitting her. He didn't know how many times he hit her." Lyons substantiated testimony given Tuesday by KBI agents Raymond Macy and Leonard Pruter. Those agents testified that after the verbal confession there was an emotional exchange between Sanders and his girl friend, Ann Dovey. She asked, "Did you do it?" and he said he had, the agents testified.

Former Kansas Gov. Robert Docking and Kansas Attorney General Curt Schneider tooted the horn for Jimmy Carter, Democratic candidate for President, at a rally Wednesday night in Salina. About 100 persons attended the rally at the Salina Democratic headquarters, 139B N. Santa Fe. Docking and Schneider took time ou.t from hand-shaking duties to talk briefly with reporters.

"I think we have an excellent chance in Kansas this year," Docking said. But, "I don't think you could predict victory, no." Docking, asked what tacticslie envisions from both parties during the few days of the campaign, said, "I don't know that there will be any significant changes in campaign strategy, so to speak. It's up to both parties to take their message to the people." Schneider praised both Carter and--? Docking. "When Gov. Docking tells me knows and trusts Jimmy Carter and.E that he would make a good President, I'm going to believe him." Jf Docking and Schneider appeared in 5 Salina as part of a Kansas "whistle fr- stop" trip to drum up support for the governor of Georgia.

Wins probation Marianne Willis, 43, 712 N. 2nd, was 8. placed on a one-year probation day on her conviction for obstructing justice. Magistrate Gene Penland set no sentence. Mrs.

Willis had pleaded guilty to the charge Oct. 5. Earlier this month a felony charge against Mrs. Willis was dismissed in district court and the misdemeanor charge filed in magistrate court. Conservationists hear environment chief here Ninety supervisors of Central Kansas conservation districts listened to Mel Gray, state director of health and environment, discuss development of plans to comply with pollution regulations at a meeting Wednesday in Salina.

Gray was the speaker at the Area 3 Watch out for little spooks To your good health Nof hard to tell angina from Thosteson: I had angina VFPVfll ding or on the wedding day itself. Wha fJ The safety division of the Salina police department advises motorists to take special precautions and look out for trick-or-treaters Sunday evening. Special Halloween events in Salina include Thursday's Great Goblin Parade arthritis Dear Dr. Thosteson: I had angina pectoris several years back, it seemed to be getting better. Now for the last few months it is bothering me again.

I have the chest pains which seem to radiate to my shoulder blade and arm. My doctor seems to think it is arthritis. Can you comment? Mrs. A.B. The symptoms you describe are certainly classic ones in angina pectoris.

In angina poor blood supply to the heart results in radiating pain such as yours. But this should not be too difficult to determine. Arthritis pain should persist and be evident on the use of the limb. Rheumatoid arthritis is usually bilateral is, occurring in a two- sided manner in both arms, both hands, Angina pain would become apparent after physical exertion generally, after a heavy meal, or perhaps even during emotional stress. The conditions that cause angina, chiefly a narrowing of the arteries serving the heart muscle, don't usually correct themselves, but require lifelong attention.

If you have changed doctors, you should tell your present one about your past angina treatment. Dear Dr. Thostesoa: I am an 82- year-old lady. I have cataracts on both eyes which seem to be getting worse By Dr. Geo.

C. Thosteson all the -time. Is there any truth in the rumor that you can get your eyes operated on before the cataracts get ripe, as they call it? I have to use a magnifying glass for reading my newspaper. That's how bad they are. Mrs.

E.B.W. The term "ripening" has been discarded. Today, cataract removal (which is actually removal of the clouded lens) is done when vision becomes impaired to the point where one's normal activities are affected. Modern surgical techniques permit removal of the cataracts at any stage of development. Readers will find a fuller discussion of cataract surgery in my booklet on the subject.

For a copy, send 25 cents to me in care of this newspaper, enclosing a stamped, self- addressed envelope. Dear Dr. Thosteson: I am a 20-year- old woman to be married soon. My period will start the day before the wed- ding or on the wedding day itself. What can be done about this? I have heard there is an injection you can take to stop the menstrual flow.

Is there such a thing? J.B. Yes, there is. Large doses of estrogen and progesterone (hormones involved in regulating the menstrual cycle) may be used. Not all obstetricians and gynecologists agree about this method, though. You will have to consult one of these specialists.

Birth control pills started a month in advance will not stop the period but may shorten the flow. Unless your present wedding plans are "set in concrete," I suggest you try to adjust the date rather than use hormone therapy frivolously. Dear Dr. Thosteson: Can you explain what nasal cautery is? I may have it done in the near future because of my frequent nosebleeds which last an hour sometimes. T.C.

The membranes inside the nose are especially rich in small blood vessels. Bleeding usually occurs in vessels at the lower end of the septum. That is the hard partition separating the two nostrils. Cautery is the destruction of these blood vessels by "burning them out" -which is not as bad as it sounds. It can be done with certain acids or by the use of a mild electric current applied through a fine-wire instrument (electrocautery).

Dr. Thosteson welcomes reader mail but regrets that, due to the tremendous volume received daily, he is unable to answer individual letters. Readers' questions are incorporated in his column whenever possible. UAA conference to be at KW Kansas Wesleyan's Wilson hall conference center will be the home of 140 members of the United Methodist Church's Kansas East and West conferences Friday through Sunday for a bishop's consultation on parish development. The conference program gets underway Friday evening with speeches by Gladys Campbell, of the national division of the Board of Global Ministries for the United Methodist Church in New York, and the Rev.

Richard R. Johnson, former Parsons district super- intendant and now pastor of the First United Methodist Church, Lawrence. The consultation concludes Sunday afternoon with a panel discussion and worship service. downtown and a Sunday night event for special education students. Marymount Circle is sponsoring the Sunday party for special education students from 6:30 to 8 pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 9th and Crawford.

Students are to wear costumes and take sacks for treats. Trick-or- treating, games, refreshments and a costume contest are planned. Persons needing tranportation may phone Marty Rothwell, 823-3441. State American Legion officials advise parents to purchase flame resistant garments for Halloween costumes. If costumes treated with flame-resistant are washed or cleaned, they lose fire resistant properties.

These should be treated after cleaning or discarded when dirty. The Legion officials also recommend cosmetics or stage make-up for children's faces rather than masks which sometimes create vision difficulties. If children must make the rounds after dark, reflective tape should be applied to the arms and legs of the costumes. No love lost between Pacino, director By ROBIN ADAMS SLOAN Is there any truth to those stories that Al Pacino has fallen madly in love with his "Bobby Deerfield" co-star Marthe Keller? J. Miami.

It looks that way and latest reports are that Marthe is moving to New York to be with Al. The one person Pacino didn't love on the movie was director Sydney Pollack. They had a total falling out. Pollack had no patience with Pacific's turtle-slow method acting style and nearly flipped out over all the time Al wasted "getting into'' his role. We hear a movie is going to be made on the life of Bessie Smith.

What we'd love to know is who is going to play this great singer? R. Pocatello, Idaho. The latest odds are on Aretha Franklin, though her new, slimmed- down figure is hardly ample enough. Especially compared to Linda Hopkins, who was terrific in the stage version, called "Bessie and Me." Do you know whether actress Liz Torres made pornographic movies before she scored her TV success on the "Phyllis" show? H. Pasadena, Calif.

While a struggling young singer- comedienne in New York, Liz made her film debut singing a song in a porno feature called "It Happened in Hollywood." But her sequence was strictly a fully-clothed comic solo. In case you haven't been watching, Liz is out of "Phyllis" and will be a featured regular on "All in the Family." ARETHA: The odds PACINO: A falling- favor her. out with the director. TORRES: Singing with her clothes on. HIGH-FLYING COLLECTORS: What's the big problem the new, fast- flying Concorde's having with its passengers? Well-heeled those flights aren't cheap passengers practically strip the plane on every flight.

Silverware, china, glasses, and ashtrays are swiped, and even the soap and hand lotion is lifted from the' washrooms. Each flight seems to be filled with souvenir hunters gone mad. How. often do you suppose real- life murderers pick up notions of how to do it from the mystery thrillers that fill the bookstores? T. Greenwich, Com.

Just a few weeks ago, London detectives found a copy of Agatha Christie's "Halloween Party" in the bungalow home of Thomas Hirons, accused of drowning his wife. Police think he may have gotten his idea from the book, since two victims in it died from having been held under water under similar circumstances. Anyway, Hirons has been found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment. fc What does an actor like Ryan O'Neal think when he reads all those racy stories about himself in scandal magazines and newspapers? J. Birmingham, Ala.

Well, to tell you the truth. Ryan loves every word of it. And what's more, he saves the clippings. Why don't we ever hear anything about that black inventor-scientist Lewis H. Latimer, who worked with Thomas Edison and improved the electric light bulb with an inexpensive carbon filament? P.K.S..

Atlanta You're not the first to ask the question. Plans are underway to shoot a feature film based on Latimer's life and achievements. Latimer was a quiet, bespectacled man who looked a lot like Bill Cosby. Do top entertainment people really go after each other's autographs? L.K.M., Atlanta. Ga.

The great French film director Francois Truffaut saw John Lennon in a New York restaurant the other night and decided to get Lennon's autograph for his two daughters. But he was too embarrassed to do it. He sent friend Helen Scott over to Lennon's table and the deed was done in no time. Robin Adams Sloan welcomes questions from readers. While Sloan cannot provide individual answers, questions of general interest will be used in the column.

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