JOHN R. BROWN, Chief Judge:
On March 1, 1969, Harry Wayne Parks forged a United States Government V.A. check and received $136 lawfully payable to Herman E. Walker. His picture, his handwriting and his presence at the indicated address all confirmed that he had done the deed. The only defense was a lack of criminal responsibility due to mental illness—a defense which the jury was disinclined to accept. On review of the record, however,
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