The Galveston Daily News from Galveston, Texas • Page 6

6-A Stye J9nUg Failure to pass med act lamented AUSTlN-Texas Medical Association (TMA) president William P. Ross, M.D,, has expressed disappointment the 07lh Legislature failed to adopt a state medical practice act. "II was unfortunate that the House and Senate con- fcrenccs failed to agree on a bill during the final hours of the session," said Ross of Dallas, "Wo are hopeful, however, that rcenactment of a sound medical practices act will come out of the special session thnt Gov. Clements has said will be called," Ross added. said the medical act wus probably the most extensively de- 'hated and Hcrullnlzed bill 'considered In this session of the legislature, "It Was especially lie said, "that the IBSUCH thnt caused the bill to fail only wore raised in the final dnys of the session they had no opportunity for hearings or for debate." The bill was supported by TMA except: for two last- minute amendments.

The bill contained 24 'of the 27 recommendations made by the House Organization Committee. bill, SI3 315, had one month of two weekly hearings tri the Senate, where 14 amendments were added (o it, The State Senate passed the original bill by a 2B-6 vote, remain optimistic that the Texas Legislature will consider all the Issues and adopt an act regarding medical care thnt will bo In the best Interest of the patients wo serve," Ross said. The two Issues which caused failure of tho bill within 'two hours of the closing of the regular session dealt with what was a lied a a 11 discrimination clause and a provision that would have optpmltrists to use substances identified by law us 'dangerous drugs and controlled substances. Tho ahii-dlscrimlnation measure would have limited a hospital 'In determining standards for physicians who arc granted privileges to use the hospital facilities for patient care, Optomitrists are not licensed under tho medical practices act. The current law providing Texas the tools to license and regulate physicians expires Sept.

1, 1981 under the provisons of the Texas Sunset Act. Friday Morning, June 5,1981 County court beat Dozier jurors out THE MOODY FOUNDATION recently presented a grant to purchase a 15-passenger Ford van to the Galvcston Children's Home. Shown presenting the keys to Ms. Claudia Koch, administrator of the children's home, is Robert Baker, of the foundation, right. Ex-first lady out of IGU KANSAS CITY, Mo.

(UPI) Former first lady Bess Truman Thursday was moved out of intensive care and Into a private room for the first time since undergoing hip reconstruction surgery 28 days ago at Research Medical Center, Mrs. Truman is listed in' fair condition and the move to her own room Indicates she Is free from immediate danger of the serious complications she experienced during the first few weeks after her surgery, according to her doctor. However, said Dr. Wallace Graham, longtime physician to the Trumans, Uie former first lady will be watched continuously for signs of a relapse. condition is coming along nicely," Graham said.

"She is out of the serious state but she must be watched carefully because of the possibility of tremen- fluctuations in her metabolic processes. Right now, It's a matter of trying to keep everything in balance." The wife of the late Harry S. Truman, obviously pleased that she would be taken out of intensive care, was in good spirits early Thursday, Graham said. "Of course, she's always In good 1 he said. "Even when she's in her sickest condition.

But she was anticipating the move this morning. "When I came into her room, she grabbed my hand and said good morning, as usual." Deaths and flinerals Deborah Jo Copeland Funeral services for Deborah Jo. Copeland, 25, of Clear Lake City will be held at 10 a.m. at Jack Rowe Cathedral Chapel, Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery undor the direction of Jack Rowo Funeral Home. Ms.

Copeland died Tuesday In Nassau Bay. She was born Aug. 5, 1955, In Albuquerque, N.M. She was a 1973 graduate of Clear Lake High School, attended Southwest Texas State University and San Jactnto College and was a resident of Clear Lake for the past 10 years. Survivors Include her mother, Shirley M.

Copeland of Houston; her father, Dallls Copeland of Ft. Laudordale, two brothers, Stanley -Dale Copeland-'and Dallis Joe Copelandj of Houston; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, Stan, YanuslewskI of Farmington, N.M. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon" today. Lillian H.Ely Funeral services for Lillian Helen Ely, 91, will be at 10 a.m., today at Emken-Llnton Funeral Home, Rev.

Fred Dawson III officiating. Graveside services will be at p.m. today at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery In Austin. Burial will be under the direction of Emken- Llnton Funeral Home. Mrs.

Ely died Wednesday night at Danforth Memorial Hospital. She was born 14,1889, in Canton, Texas. She was a housewife, a member of the First United Methodist Church in Texas City, the Blocker Sunday School Class and the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Survivors include her son, Robert G. Ely of Austin; two daughters, Mildred Ely of Texas City and Dorothy Lee Jordan of Granbury, Texas; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitors may call at Emken-Linton Funeral Home after 8 a.m.

today. Funerals SATURDAY Robert L. Williams, 82, of Hitchcock, died Monday; services 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church in Alvin, the Rev. E.W.

Cooper officiating; burial at Mainland Memorial Cemetery, under direction of Fields Funeral Home'. Mrs. Johnnie D. Amos, 50, of Texas City, died May 30; services 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Texas City; burial at Mainland Memorial Cemetery, under direction of Mainland Funeral Home.

SUNDAY Bro. Lonnie McClure of Texas City, died Monday; services 8 Sunday at First Baptist Church of Texas City; burial will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Union Central Hill Cemetery in Palestine, Texas, under direction of Mainland Funeral Home. Pauline Milner LEAGUE CITY Pauline M. Milner, 70, died Thursday at her home.

Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Dickinson under the direction of Jack Rowe Funeral Home of League City. She was born Sept. 30, 1910, in Lowell, Ind, and was a member of the community for years. Survivors Include her husband, Donald Milner of League City; a son, Wayne Milner of League City; two brothers, Bert of Antioch, Harold Worley of Hay ward, a sister, Cora Bolts of An- RobertoN.Gonzales Funeral services for Roberto Gonzales, 24, of Galveston will be held at 10 a.m.

Saturday at Our Lady of Guadalupe' Catholic Church, Father Matthias Crehan officiating. Rosary will be recited at 7:45 tonight at the Memorial Room of the Broadway Funeral- Home, the Rev. Jeffery.Scheeler officiating. Burial will follow Saturday at Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home. Mr.

Gonzales died Wednesday night at his residence. He was born on June 6, 1956, in Galveston. He was employed as a boii- ermaker at Todd Shipyards for three years and was a member of Boilermakers Local No. 132, Survivors include his wife, Rita Simpson Gonzales of Galveston; three Marcus Gonzales, Steven Gonzales, and Robert Simpson, all of Galveston; his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Jesus Gonzales of Galveston; his grandmother, Simona Gonzales of Galveston; three sisters, Beatrice Gonzales, Esther Gonzales, Anna Gonzales, all of Galveston; two brothers, Jessie Gonzales and Roy Gonzales, both of Galveston; and other relatives. Pallbearers will be Robert Rodriguez, Jesse Gonzales, Roy Gonzales, Fernando Castaneda, Andrew Espinosa and Victor Gomez. Visitors may call at Broadway Funeral Home after 4 p.m. tioch; and two grandchildren. Martha Scott Martha Scott, 70, of Galveston, died Thursday.

Arrangements are pending at J. Levy Bro. Funeral Home. MaydeilJones Maydell Jones, 67, of Galveston died Thursday at John Sealy Hospital. Arrangements are pending at alloy Son Funeral Home.

Lee Counsellor SANTA FE Lee G. Counsellor died Thursday morning at his home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m; Saturday at Hayes Funeral Home of Hitchcock, the Rev. George'Olsoysky officiating. Burial will be in Grace Memorial Park, Hitchcock, under direction of Hayes Funeral Home.

Born in Corpus Christi, Mr. Counsellor was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a retired employee of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, and since 1976 had been an investigator with the La Marque Police Department. Survivors include his wife, Marie Counsellor of Santa Fe; a L.

Fee of Alta Loma; a daughter, LaVerne Lloyd of Alta Loma; an aunt, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Laura Veasey DICKINSON Laura Elizabeth Veasey, 85, died Thursday morning at Clear Lake HospitaL', Funeral arrangements are' pending 'at Li a i a Galveston. Dellee A. Curtis Mrs. Dellee Armstrong Curtis departed this life on Wednesday, June 3, 1981, at her residence, 3323 Ursuline Ave.

She was a lifelong resident of Galveston, the fourth child of the late Pearl and Elijah A. Armstrong. She was the widow of the late William Curtis. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Earline A.

Williams of Texas three brothers, Jacob E. Armstrong Sr. of La Marque, Seth Armstrong of Galveston and Emmett Armstrong of New York City; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and one aunt of Karnes City, Texas. Mrs. Curtis was a retired school teacher who served 44 years in the Galveston Independent School District.

She received her bachelor of science degree from Wilberforce University in Ohio and her masters from Texas Southern University. Her post-graduate work was done at the University of Texas, the University of Michigan, U.C.L.A. and Columbia University. Mrs, Curtis' teaching career began in the West District Elementary School. She taught at Central High School for approximately 30 years, then went on to Ball High School where she was coordinator of special education.

She taught adult ed- ucation. in the evening school for more than 20 years. She was a lifetime member of the National Education Association, Texas State Teachers Association the Galveston Education Association. Mrs. Curtis was active in many church and civic organizations.

A lifelong member of Wesley Tabernacle United Methodist Church, she served as superintendent of Sunday School, coordinator of Church School Ministries, Trustee Board Member, former leader of Circle Seven, past president of Church Women United and served as announcement clerk until her illness in November, 1979. She also served with the District of School Missions. Her civic affiliations included serving on the YWCA Board, NAACP, National Council of Negro Women and various senior citizen groups. Mrs. Curtis joined the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority in Houston and was one of the founders of the Beta Phi Omega Chapter where she served in various capacities.

She was promoter-founder of the Galveston Council of Greeks of the National Pan-Hellenic Council. She was a member of the Sarah Court No. 1 Heroines of Jericho of the Order of the Eastern Star. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the W.K. Hebert and Co.

Funeral Directors. The wake will be held at Wesley Tabernacle United Methodist Church from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Pallbearers will be Jacob Armstrong Robert Armstrong, Louis Armstrong, Harold Armstrong, Robert Fulton, Wilbur Willams Jr. and Seth Armstrong II. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and members of the Sarah Court) No. 1 of the Heroines of- Jericho and members of: Circle Seven. Stephen G.

Dozier has not previously been convicted of the aggravated rape for which he is now being tried in the 10th District Court of Judge Ed Harris. An item published in the Wednesday, June 3 Court Beat of the Galveston Daily News was in error when it said Dozier was convicted of the crime last year and the Court of Criminal Appeals ordered a new trial. The News regrets the error. JURY OUT The jury began deliberation at 4 p.m. Thursday after testimony in the Dozier case ended.

However, no verdict was arrived at by 5 p.m. and the jury was dismissed for the night. Following testimony from two pollice officers, Dozier testified he, Kenneth Ray Johnson and one of Dozier's brothers picked-up the alleged vjctim and her husband on the afternoon of July 5. He said they were hitchiking along Broadway. After picking them up, Dozier said some beer was bought and Johnson suggested a party.

He said everyone in the car was drinking beer except his brother who was "passed out" in the back seat. Previous testimony indicated the brother remained passed out during the entire incident and apparently was never aware of what was happening. Gonzales memorial fund set up A memorial fund for Robert Gonzales, 24, who died Wednesday night at his home, has been set up at U.S. Nation Bank of Galveston. Gonzales is survived by his wife, Rita, and three small children.

Persons wishing to contribute to the fund may send their checks to the Robert Gonzales Memorial Fund, in care of U.S. National Bank, 2201.Market Galveston. Report card has error in spelling PASADENA, Texas (UPI) 'Report cards issued this week by the Pasadena Independent School District to let children know how they were doing in spelling and other subjects contained a spelling error. They misspelled independent in Pasadena Independent School District, printing the word "in. dependant." Good morning! FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY Dozier testified he drove to Johnson's home in Texas City.

He also testified that everyone, except his brother, went inside the house. While in the house, Dozier said everyone but himself took some pills supplied by the alleged rape victim. Later' in the evening, Dozier said, after dancing for a short time, he and the alleged victim went into a bedroom where they engaged in. sexual intercourse. Dozier stressed that shevwas not forced or threatened to do' anything against her will.

He also said he never saw a gun or a knife. Dozier that Johnson went into the room after he left. He also said Johnson supplied two joints of marijuana which everyone present smoked. At around midnight Dozier said he and Johnson began driving the alleged victim and her husband to their home in Hitchcock. However, he said the man and woman began arguing loudly and he dropped them off near a refinery.

When asked by his lawyer, James Schweitzer, if he raped the alleged victim, Dozier said, "No sir, I couldn't do it, I wouldn't do I had sex with her because she consented to have sex with me; I did not force her." Dozier's motherHestified her son had been working to help support their family because her husband has been disabled for several years. She said her son has never been in trouble before and has a good reputation for being a peaceful and law-abiding BOND REDUCTION HEARING Judge Ed Harris Thursday denied an application to reduce the bond of Juan Gomez Rheas. Rheas is chargecj with the May 25 aggravated'jrape of a 16-year-old girl near League City. Testimony indicated that Rheas 1 family has no means of support while he is in jail. Rheas sought to have his bond reduced to $10,000.

He has not yet been indicted for the crime. NO DAMAGES AWARDED Dr. Ruben Berlanga' received nothing from Hillman's Seafood Cafe, Inc. Berlanga had sought compensation for personal injuries suffered in a January 1975 auto near Alvin. The driver of' the other vehicle, Alberto Chavez, an employee of Hillman's, died during the accident.

Retail grocers to hold 'Nigh of the Races' Plans have been finalized for the second annual Galco RGA "Night of the Races" dance to be held at the Shrine Temple Saturday night, June 13. A deluxe trip for two to Las Vegas and a- weekend for two at the Flagship Hotel will be the grand prizes to be auctioned for money. More valuable prizes than last year's event will be offered by the sponsoring organization, the Galveston County Grocers Association. The association recently elected Wright 'of Food' Markets as Its presideriti succeeding Don Childress of Gerland's Food Fair Stores. Childress becomes chairman of the John N.

Milos'evich 'of Galveston was reelected secretary; and James A. Deggs (Texas City), Lee Koepp and Zackie O'Neal (La and j.D. Hodge Joe D'Ambra, Richard Johnigan and Dave Wright were reelected to the board of directors. Other new officers include George Black of Galveston, vice president; Ron McBee, La Marque, treasurer; and Charies E. Alta Lorn corresponding secretary.

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