Innocent by reason of insanity debated in Elyria
The June 27 1982 Chronicle Telegram reports on the Hinckley case prompting debate over insanity pleas. Gerson argues emotional problems should not change culpability while judges and prosecutors discuss needs for clearer legal and medical cooperation. Officials weigh whether a new bill should alter standards or timing.
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Granda
Lima State Hospital
Hinckley vs Sirhan insanity debate echoed in study
John Monahan of Virginia argues most offenders are not psychotic and the insanity defense rarely succeeds. A 1978 crime estimate suggests only 1,625 of about 10 million arrests led to acquittals by reason of insanity, sparking discussion on accountability for fringe violence.
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Institute of Law, Psychiatry and Public Policy
University of Virginia
Philadelphia Teddy Bear Rally Draws Crowds at Zoo
More than 1,000 people paraded with toy bears through the Philadelphia Zoo in a two day event named America’s First Great Teddy Bear Rally. Bears dressed in hats dresses and suits rode in toy cars and bikes as crowds swelled toward a weekend total of about 15,000. Admission details favored bear-bearing attendees with reduced prices and zoo attendance topped expectations.
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Haddonfield
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Shultz Meets Reagan for State Secretary Transition
George Shultz flew from London to Camp David for a two hour talk with President Reagan and aides as he prepared to become the 60th secretary of state and pledged to work harmoniously in the administration. He will undergo Senate confirmation hearings next month and begins a rapid transition with briefings and meetings at the White House and State Department.
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Edwin Meese
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James A. Baker
National Security
Arabs’ summit falls short in Arab League meeting
In Tunis an emergency Arab League foreign ministers meeting failed to reach quorum with eight of 22 members present. The session aimed to draft a united Arab response to the U.S. veto on a UN Security Council resolution about Israel's Lebanon withdrawal and sanctions. The Palestine Liberation Organization had urged a quick joint stance, delaying a planned summit.
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Ghassan Tueni
Assembly
Lorain County Address Fragment Reported
Fragment from Lorain County text shows an address line reading 195 East Avenue, P O Box 1016, Brace. No further context or details are legible in the readable portion.
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P.O Bor
Haig to Shultz Change in Style Marks Foreign Policy Transition
Washington dispatch notes Alexander Haig's departure shifts U S policy pace more in style than substance. George Shultz, Haig's successor, brings team leadership and broad delegation, signaling a shift from Haig's personal stamp toward collaborative governance while moderating Soviet economic sanctions.
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U N condemns Israel and urges sanctions at UN
The UN General Assembly condemned Israel for not withdrawing from Lebanon and urged Security Council sanctions. The 127 to 2 vote with abstentions condemned non compliance with earlier Lebanon peace calls. Only the United States and Israel opposed.
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Israeli bombing rips Sabra hospital housing the handicapped
In Sabra camp Lebanon a shelled hospital for Lebanese and Palestinians, housing 719 mentally handicapped patients, was hit again with six dead and twenty wounded. Red Cross begged for aid as staff fled amid blood and rubble. two infant victims burned, rooms ruined, and survivors sheltering in fear.
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UPI
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U.S
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Elias Sarkis
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