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ft A v- Washington (News i Bureau) The Supreme Court, opening the way to clarifying a controversial freedom of the press ruling last July, agreed yesterday to hear a case questioning whether press and public may be barred from a criminal trial. Some of the justices have complained hi recent weeks about misinterpretation of their July decision. The new case involves an appeal by two Richmond. Va-. newspapers whose reporters were -barred from a murder trial in 1978.

This case could give the justices the opportunity to clear up the confusion caused by their split decision in July on the Gannett Newspapers case. In that ruling, the justices held that judges could close pretrial hearings to the ''press and public, but" left it unclear -whether their ruling applied to. actual trials. Many judges have concluded the ml-' tag does give them that power, ing Virginia Judge Richard H. C.

Taylor' who closed the Hanover, murder" trial of John Paul Stevenson at the do- tense's request, remarking that "having pcopleln th courtroom is very distract-" ing to th jury." In other action yesterday, the court also: Let stand an order lifting a contempt citation against former Attor ney General Griffin Bell for refusing to produce files of FBI informants in a $40 million damage suit filed by the Social 1st Workers Party and the Young Social ist Alliance against bureau and other government agencies. The plain tiff contended FBI agents infiltrated the party and war paid to disrupt th party organization. Justices Thrgood Marshall and Byron R. Whit said they would have heard th case. 7 to 2.

the appeal of Florida man who contended, that-the Jtrbsecutor had prejudiced his chance or a fair trial by emphasizing that he had invoked the right to-remain silent after his arrest en rape Th suspect, Freddy Duane Blakley, claimed he' had been "punished exercising his right to remain silent' through the prosecutor's action. Let stand a New' Jersey ruling that people arrested for traffic violations not have to be told ct- their tight to remain ilnV Pv EAR AXX; I read in the paper that I 01 a 14-year-old girl whose i grandfather and uncle died from Huntington's disease ther mother has it now) wants to be sterilized so she will not risk passing it on to future generations. I admire the girl's judgment. My friend doe not agree on religious grounds. Pleas tell me something about Hun tia (ton's disease.

Ther teems to be so little information around. If it's as horr-' ible as It sounds, people should be better informed. Also, do you think the government should automatically sterilise people who have inherited diseases so they east pass them Walaal Creek InJry Dear W.C Ij I am not in favor (th government sterilizing anybody. This should be a personal and private decision. A for Huntington's disease, it Is a devastating, inherited illness that affects th- nervous system.

Symptom usually not appear until the person is 39 40-. years of age, although they can shew up men earlier. Victims lot control of their facial and body movements, one muscle at tim. They lose their balance and fall. They suddenly flail around, whir can be em barraasiaf.

la Urn, this insidious diseas eaa create sever emotional problem, depression and violent behavior; It crip- -plea, then kill. 23.000 Americana Bar this OK Be, and th chances' for passing it on ar 90-30. Anyn wn want to learn mr about Huntington's disease help support reeearth should writ to either, bath: Hereditary Diseas Foundation. 9701 Wilshir Blvd. Beverly Hills.

Calif. 90212 and National Huntington's Disease Association. 1441 Broadway. New York, N.Y. 10018.

IPS. Remember that beautiful actress Jennifer Jones? She has virtually devoted her life to helping victims of this dreaded diseas. An orchid to that dear, woman.) Dear Aaa: Like many others who write to you. I know the answer but I need to have you agree with me so I can show the column to someone to prove I am right The "someone" is an aunt. Mother has a birthmark on her neck, ft if large brown spot that look like a mouse.

Aunt Mae insists Mama' waa "narked because grandma waa frightened by a rat that ran across her feet when she was pregnant with my mother. Aunt-Ma also insists the reason I blush esily at because my mother's apron caught fir when she was carrying me. Idaa. Reader Dear Caldwell: Stories about "mark log" unborn children persist, although there Is no scientific evidence. Showing this column to Aunt Ma won't Chang' her mind.

Superstitious people, ar beyond reach. Deaf Ann: What should a mother do when the finds pornographic material hidden in th bedroom of a 19-yar-ld son? Does this indicate perversion? My son is intelligent, a good student, has no steady girl but enjoys socializing. Picas respond soon because I am Concerned ha Macon. Oa Dear Maeeat Do nothing. Say nothing.

Doty pictures have been around for long time, and there is no evidence that taterest in pornography is waning. Hopefully your son will outgrow this need. ttsodciiii) cap ii I7GSS: Los Anxelot (AP-Caiifornia's -rap by tastruraentality" law.vJU v' tested in a caas) savolvinf musician who is accused of the gun barrel rape of actress Carri Soodgress, prosecutors say. CQOSSWOO PUZZLE A preliminary hearing scheduled ye-. terday was postponed to Oct 22.

Th law, which went into effect Jan. 1, carries a five-year prison sentence. It was' an outgrowth of th so-called "Born Innocent case of a 9-year-old San Francisco girl who was raped with a beer bottle five' years ago after a similar sexual assault -had been portrayed, in the television movie, Deputy District Attorney Marissa Batt aid Monday that the five-count criminal complaint against Jack Nitsche. a 42-year-old musician, composer and record producer, is one' of the first three cases, filed in Los Angeles County under the, new statute. None has gone to trial.

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Gunman kills 3 Italian cops Milan (AP A motorist stopped at roadblock outside Milan Monday night shot and killed three policemen, then waa captured yesterday after a manhunt, police reported. Authorities said that Antonio Cianci, 20. who had served a juvenile reformatory term for murder, was wounded in the stomach and leg him. explaining: "Dr. Cherkasky is one of the greatest men in medicine, and we have come to respect each other.

However, he conceded there have been "institutional problems." "Yes. it is true we have had some problems, involving such things as overlapping, in the past, but none so great that he would resign because of them," he said. Cherkasky. who reportedly earns nearly $200,000 in salary and fringes, could not be reached for comment. There were also reports that he has had two coronary attacks, and that he has other medical problems.

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