Attacker Of Two Elderly Women Fit For Trial
Erie County authorities say John Kostovick is mentally competent to stand trial for two counts of rape and burglary involving elderly women attacked January 10 in their home. District Attorney Herbert Johnson Jr. stated no special psychiatric exam was requested, based on Dr. Jann Petre’s assessment. Grand jury presentation planned for next week, though trial delayed due to victims’ condition. potential sentence up to 50 years.
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Herbert Johnson Jr
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Fire at Bellefield Girls Vocational High School
About 400 girls fled when a fire alarm rang at Bellefield Girls Vocational High School. The fast spreading blaze gutted an 88 year old building, but all pupils escaped safely. Estimated damage near $125,000. Mayor Lawrence lauded officials for averting disaster.
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Beating charge filed against Erie man in hotel incident
An Erie man, Charles Pratt, 29, was arrested and booked on nine counts of assault and battery after allegedly beating two women, Thelma Trabucca and Marie McQuiston, at the Anchor Inn Hotel. The incident began when Pratt visited a hotel room where the women were staying, an argument escalated to a double assault. Additional charges included larding and theft of $450. Alderman James Hogun pulled the case into view.
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Legislature Debates 150 Million Korean War Bonus
Harrisburg bills from both House and Senate seek a constitutional amendment to fund a $150 million Korean War bonus for about 33 000 veterans. Proposals include a state lottery financing and tax adjustments. timing hinges on cross chamber passage and ballot placement. Other items include labor board probes and permanent tax refunds for farm machinery seasale use.
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Hany R. Comer
William Limper
HG. Andrews
D-Cambria
John R. Torquato
Labor and Industry Department
State
Frank W. Ruth
Berks
Ways and Means
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Lagos
Seek Cuts in Ike's Budget
House Appropriations Committee pressed Secretary Humphrey for ideas on trimming President Eisenhower's proposals. Humphrey warned of a mood that could curb federal spending and said substantial cuts might be possible but named no specifics. Chairman Cannon urged nonpublic defense of the budget and sought Humphrey's advice to inform spending decisions.
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County 4-H Meets Dairy Topic At Union City Grange Hall
The Erie County 4-H club plans its second countywide winter meeting at Union City Grange Hall tomorrow evening. The program titled How the Dairy Cow Makes Milk includes a film, a Carleton Curtis led demonstration, George Gregor led recreation, and refreshments courtesy of the Dairy Herd Improvement Association. The Artificial Breeding Co-operative and Erie County Holstein Breeders Club will conclude the evening. All 4-H dairy members and parents may attend.
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Dairy Herd Improvement Association
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Erie County Holstein Breeders Club
4-H
Dairy Club
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