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The Inquest Rules Kennedy Wants BOsTON-Senator Edward M. Ken- nedy has asked the Supreme Judicial Court, of Massachusetts to set ground rules for any inquest into thedeath of Mary Jo Kopechne. Specifically, an attorney representing Mr. Kennedy requested: . That the press and public be barred from the proceedings. . That Judge James A, Boyle of the qualified from presiding. That Senator Kennedy be-permitted Ja full legal defense by a lawyer' em-. powered to cross-examine witnesses and object to evidence. These requests were presented in a two-hour hearing October 8 before five ) justices of the Massachusetts court. An inquest had been scheduled for Septem- myFF Senator Edward M. Kennedy USN&WR Photo ber 3.into the- death of Miss Kopechne in Senator Kennedy's car last July 18. The inquest was postponed to Iet the State's highest court hear the appeal by 'Senator Kennedy. . Attorneys for Mr. Kennedy and nine other potential witnesses at the inquest argued that their clients' constitutional rights would be seriously compromised under rules set by Judge Boyle. Senator Kennedy, his. counsel said, cusatory proceeding which could result in criminal action. Joseph J. Hurley, an assistant attorney general who represented Judge Boyle, said an inquest could clear persons of suspicion. He added: "Kennedy himself, on television, re- ferred to innuendo and' whispers and gossip. An inquest could serve 'to end this and to protect and clear the good name of Miss Kopechne as well." (March of'News continued on p, 16) U. S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT, Oct. 20, 1969