Hinckley found not guilty by reason of insanity
John W Hinckley Jr was found innocent by reason of insanity and is to be committed to St Elizabeths Hospital after a verdict that surprised many Americans and outraged some The jury concluded Hinckley had a mental disorder and the government cannot appeal The judge set a July 12 hearing for formal commitment and up to 50 days to determine if he remains a danger to society Brady Delahanty and Reagan victims commented but offered no formal response The case spurred debate on the insanity defense and its impact on public figures and safety
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Reagan urges Begin to end war in Lebanon
Reagan pressed Begin to withdraw Israeli troops from Lebanon expeditiously. Begin said he would ensure his people are no longer endangered by armed bands, and questioned a peacekeeping force. Talks at the White House were frank and detailed, with Habib’s role disputed and Begin set to testify on U S weapons use in Lebanon. White House protests accompanied the meeting.
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Israel in major battle for key highway link
Israeli gunboats and ground artillery pressed shelling around Beirut airport and hills as Lebanon siege tightens. Arafat led 6,000 PLO troops in Beirut. Israeli forces press toward Beirut outskirts along the Beirut Damascus highway amid heavy casualties and international diplomacy signals.
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New prince born as Charles and Diana welcome heir
Reportage follows the birth of the future king at Kensington Palace with Charles and Diana’s joy and the public celebrations. Bookmakers name George or James or Louis among likely names as the nation absorbs the milestone. Charles calls fatherhood a grown up shock while Diana enters labor at dawn and the newborn’s first nursery awaits at Buckingham Palace.
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Lorain joins coalition to seek uniform Columbia Gas rates
Lorain City Council unanimously approved joining a five county coalition aiming to slow Columbia Gas Co. of Ohio rate hikes. The group seeks a uniform rate via PUCO representation by Consumers Counsel of Ohio, arguing coordinated bargaining offers leverage with no membership cost.
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Elyria moves to collect over 700000 in water bills
Elyria filed suit against Amherst on June 11 to recover more than 700000 in overdue water charges. The City Council empowered Ferguson to sue and Keys to shut off water with 24 hours notice if needed, with judge’s ruling not blocking action. Talks between DePaola and Keys collapsed earlier, leaving no rush to bargaining. Amherst officials probe Lorain water delivery capabilities as potential prelude to buy negotiations.
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Tassie Challenged Votes in Lorain Section
Tassie campaigners pressed ballot challenges at Lorain, but the board rejected the move since in person machine votes cannot be canceled. Sharon Tassie’s absentee ballot was discarded, while Tassie did not attend the hearing. A June letter criticized improper polling procedures, and officials noted missing affidavits at precinct booths. The chair said Tassies may vote in future elections if residency requirements are met, with increased scrutiny.
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Donovan vows to stay at Labor job amid attacks
Labor Secretary Raymond Donovan defended his tenure at the Labor Department saying he will remain in office despite persistent allegations tying him and his New Jersey construction firm to organized crime. He urged patience until special prosecutor Leon Silverman releases his grand jury report.
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High court rulings open door for bias suits
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that individuals may sue over public officials’ actions in federal court without first pursuing state remedies, aiding a Florida university secretary and Connecticut workers. In the Connecticut case, the court required a welfare department promotion exam to be justified as job related, highlighting potential racial bias in hiring practices.
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