Trial Opens In Kothe Murder Case Over Farm Fight
Esther Kothe endured eight years of threats from her son and family as testimony began in the murder trial of Lewis Kothe. Prosecutors say the 60 year old Amherst man shot his 83 year old mother during a dispute over ownership of a 140 acre farm in Henrietta Township. Her counsel outlined years of civil battles, including a 155000 judgment against the family and foreclosure actions. He described Esther Kothe as a prisoner in her own home guarded by dogs and a revolver, while noting the long feud and harassment that preceded the January shooting.
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Cleveland
Esther Kothe
Lewis Kothe
Kothe
Henrietta Township
Lorain County
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Ambherst
Fred Tokarsky
Tokarsky
Reagan sees bright future after China talks in Beijing
President Reagan arrived in Peking and met with President Li Xiannian. Speakes called the opening 35 minute session an excellent beginning. Reagan said differences pale beside areas of agreement and urged good neighbor relations as he praised farsighted leaders for a future bright with potential. Taiwan issue not raised in opening talk.
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Reagan
China
Li Xiannian
Great Hall of the People
Larry Speakes
Speakes
Taiwan
Hes
Kennedy death drugs possible hinted on page A4
Inside coverage notes rumors that drugs may have played a role in the Kennedy death with the main report on page A4. Separate tributes to secretaries run across pages C4 and C5, reflecting commemorations in the paper’s features section.
Browns trade Logan for Broncos fourth round pick
The Cleveland Browns traded receiver Dave Logan to the Denver Broncos for a 1984 fourth round draft choice. Count Basie, a leading figure in big band jazz, died today at Doctor's Hospital in Hollywood Florida.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Browns
Dave Logan
Denver Broncos
Count Basie
Doctor’s Hospital
Hollywood
Fla
Columbus Eyes Domed Stadium And Mounted Police
Columnist contrasts Columbus Ohio rapid growth with desire for a domed stadium and Cleveland style mounted police. Argues against duplicating Cleveland’s police form, cites bookie culture and Mayor Stokes history, and ends with satire on Columbus adopting fashion over function.
Lorain man pleads insanity in mother's death slaying
Steven Bosak, 25, pleaded innocent by reason of insanity in Lorain Municipal Court after being charged with aggravated murder in his mother Olga Bosak's death. He allegedly killed her at their home using a machete and knives, claiming a message from a Rolling Stones record and a radio song. A May 2 preliminary hearing was set. Bosak remains jailed on 150000 bond and an appointed attorney expects possible transfer to Lima State Hospital for psychiatric care.
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Steven Bosak
E. 37Th St
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Mick Jagger
Rolling Stones
Lorain County
William Kishman
Lorain City
Martin Sweeney
Sweeney
Lima State Hospital
Barry Motsch
Angel of Destruction
Rolling Stone
Wendy's
Steel
Motsch
Weather Outlook Keeps Warm, Mostly Clear Tonight
Outside is generally clear with a low around 50 to 55. Southerly winds at about 10 mph continue tonight into Friday, when partly sunny skies hover and highs near 2. Rain chances are 10 percent tonight and 20 percent Friday. Details on Page A-3.
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Jerome Duffy
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