Death by own action details emerge in Swarthmore case
Mercy death by own action in Swarthmore is recounted by Morgan Sibbett, 85, who housed friend Wallace Proctor, 75, in July and August. Proctor, a dermatologist from Idaho, died by overdose two months earlier after planning a peaceful end due to Parkinsons. Atty. Hazel declined charges. Pennsylvania law penalizes assisting a death.
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Morgan Sibbett
Wallace Proctor
Sibbett
Proctor
Saudi Arabia
Pocatello
Idaho
Hazel
Pennsylvania
Twin Falls
Swathmore
Two Hunters Fall First Day Casualties
In Westfield, Donald Woodard, 25, was treated for a .22 caliber leg wound from a hunting accident likely caused by a stray shot. He and a 16 year old were hunting together when the wound occurred. Woodard was released after treatment at Westfield Hospital. In Jamestown, Herbert Geiser, 57, was wounded in the forehead neck and throat by shotgun pellets while hunting with his son Gary 26 near Cassadega. both were in the woods when a blast occurred and Geiser was treated and released.
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N.Y
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Chautauqua County Sheriffs Department
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Jamestown
Cassadega
Chautauqua County
Herbert Geiser
West Seneca
Brooks Memorial Hospital
Geiser
Gary
PA cities to gain federal housing funds under new act
AP The Housing and Community Development Act signed by President Carter will boost block grants from 208 million to 234 million dollars next year, with Northeast cities gaining at least 26 million more. Philadelphia, Erie and others face adjustments. some cities like Lancaster and Scranton lose.
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Carter
Lancaster
Easton
Scranston
Wilkes-Barre
State Department of Community Affairs
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Ualtery
Erie
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Formal Charge Filed In Area Bomb Threat
A 17-year-old Titusville High School student faces a formal charge of terroristic threats after a 10 35 a m bomb threat call targeting the second floor of the senior high building. Police and fire crews evacuated the campus while investigators searched the area but found no device. The juvenile petition was filed in District Justice Ronald Cole's office and the case will be decided by Crawford County Juvenile Probation.
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Titusville
Ronald Cole
Titusville High School
Crawford County Juvenile Probation Department
Erie Gets Grant of $3.9 Million
Harrisburg AP reports tentative figures from the Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs show major communities, including Erie, will receive grants under the new Community Development Act. Figures are subject to change as allocations are finalized.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Department of Community Affairs
Warren County to House Warren's Maximum Security Prisoners
Warren County officials asked the Eri County Prison Board to house Warren's maximum security inmates while a new jail is built in the neighboring county. Chairman William Will Jr said the request will probably be honored, with about six max prisoners daily and an average of one woman daily. The per diem cost will be paid by Warren County. Demolition and new construction begin in December. Deputy Sheriff Allen dr noted temporary detention facilities exist but are unsuitable for max security inmates. Warren officials will meet next week to discuss the request.
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Eri County Prison Board
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Prison Board
William Will Jr
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al Skonieczka
DE Allen
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