PER CURIAM.
Carlton Thornhill appeals from an order of the district court (Dalton, J.) dismissing his petition for a writ of habeas corpus.
Thornhill is serving two life sentences for first degree murder. One sentence was imposed on September 30, 1959 after a jury trial. The other was imposed on January 20, 1960 after Thornhill pleaded guilty to a second murder indictment.
Thornhill alleges that he was incompetent to stand trial, that he should
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