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2-A County Police Beat Wednesday Morning, June 14, 1978 County Of ficers Arrest Man Waving Gun Deaths and Funerals BACLIFF-Sheriff's deputies arrested a 25-year- old Kemah man who was waving a pistol in the middle of a street in Bacliff early Tuesday morning. Deputies said they received a call from a lounge at When they arrived, deputies talked to a woman at the bar who said a man had been to the lounge, left and then returned shortly afterward. She told officers when she looked out the front door, she saw a man waving a pistol in the air from a Cuban Relations In 'Deep Freeze WASHINGTON (UPI) The White House Tuesday rejected Fidel Castro's anguished assurances that Cuba had no role in the Zaire invasion and said U.S.-Cuban relations are now in a state of deep freeze. The administration made clear it is unmoved by Castro's protestations to visiting U.S. congressmen, who quoted him as saying the allegations against Cuba are "a complete lie, a total lie, an absolute lie and an import ant lie." The Washington-Havana conflict centered Tuesday upon the Cuban president's assertion that he personally ting Parade (Continued From Page 1) houseguest is Pauline Pinius of New York, who was one of the first of ficers of the Women's Army Corps.

Brown won first place trophy for tap and second place trophy for ballet. Proud parents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Brown of Alta Loma.

Myrtle Griego was happy to receive footlight flowers on the night of her students' dance recital from Judge Sherwood Brown and Mrs. Dorothy Brown as well as from her grandchildren, Dawn and Gino Griego. and Mrs. Pedro Balderas Jr. are proud of their son, Peter, who received the La Marque Junior High School Most -Outstanding Boy award and received an award of achievement along with, a certificate for making the Principal's Honor Roll all Laura Lynn Jordan received a bachelor of business administration degree from Southwest Texas State University at San Marcos.

She was a member of the Marketing Club and the Student Activities Board. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Celebrating a wedding anniversary are Lou and Barbara Jannasch of La Marque, Mr. and Mrs.

Avelino Troncoso Frank and Susan kids are Mrs. W. D. Levtne, Manuel Zamora, Carroll Adriance, Saralyn Brigley, YvetteHines, Mrs. I.

D. Williams, Peter Sellers, Shelly Mallia, Jennie Sue Meyer, Delores Reed, Ruth Rankin, Herbert opposed the Katangese rebel plan to invade Shaba province from bases in Angola and had tried unsuccessfully to get Angolan leaders to stop it. In response to questions from the press, White House press secretary Jody Powell said President Carter stands by his assertion that the evidence shows Castro made no such effort. "Obviously you deal with a logical problem of proving a non-event," Powell said, "but the evidence is clear in that regard." Carter has also accused Cuba of training and arming the Katangese despite Castro's claim to the contrary, and Powell added Tuesday, "the weight of the intelligence (supporting Carter) seems to us to be unquestionable." As a result, he said, "the normalization process (in U.S.-Cuban relations) is in a state of abeyance at this point and is not likely to go forward." But two democratic members of the House International Relations Committee questioned the validity of Carter's accusations Tuesday after a seven-hour interview with Castro in Havana Monday. "He was not only highly emotional, but also highly emphatic in denying that they had any involvement with the (Shaba) invasion," Rep.

''Stephen Solarz, D- N.Y., told a Washington news conference. "Castro contended that Cuban forces in Angola had absolutely nothing to do with the Shaba invasion and I would say that President Castro makes a very compelling case." Rep. Anthony Beilenson, said Castro told them the U.S. allegation "was based on a lie" allegedly put over on an unsuspecting Carter by ZBIGNIEW Brzezinski, the national security adviser who advocates a tough U.S. response to Soviet-Cuban moves in Africa.

"Castro said it was a complete lie, a total lie, an absolute lie and an important lie," Beilenson said. "He said it was a lie that was manufactured in order to justify the Western intervention in Zaire. "He said it was manufactured in the office of Zbigniew Brzezinski and that Carter was confused and deceived with respect to this." Solarz said Castro was "upset and surprised" by the "switch of signals" he is receiving from Washington and that he was "deeply hurt" by Carter's charges. parking lot. Deputies located the man half a block from the lounge.

He was reportedly walking down the middle of the street waving a gun. The man told officers that someone had shot at his cat and he was 'going to alleviate the' problem. Charged with unlawful possession of a prohibited weapon on a licensed premises and public intoxication on a licensed premises was King E. David. Deputies said they recovered a .357 Magnum pistol.

POLICE SEARCH FOR ARMED ROBBER TEXAS CITY-A Texas City man surprised a masked burglar who broke into his house clad only in a pair of underwear Tuesday afternoon, police said. The 41-year-old homeowner told police he went downstairs at approximately 2 p.m. and saw a man with a stocking pulled over his head. The burglar told the man to hand over his wallet. The victim told police that the burglar left after he found no money in the wallet.

No arrests had been made by Tuesday night. WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER FIGHT TEXAS CITY-A Texas City man was listed in fair condition at John Sealy Hospital after he was treated for multiple stab wounds to the neck and shoulders that he reportedly suffered in a fight with his common-law wife Monday night. Charged with aggravated assault in the 10:30 p.m. incident was Mary Bivens, 31, of 524 N. Oak.

Investigating Sergeant Ho-Gland said he found the man lying on the ground near the scene of the disturbance. While waiting for the ambulance to a i Ho-Gland questioned the victim, vvjio said tliiaf-his wife had' stabbed him or five times. Bivens told police that- she and the victim had argued earlier in the day. During the argument, the victim reportedly struck Biyen in the face, police said. While in the apartment, Ho-Gland said he saw drops of blood on the living room rugs as well as blood leading out the front door.

He arrested the woman. The victim was treated for stab wounds to the upper left arm, left shoulder, right knee and at the base of the neck. RADAR LOCATIONS The Galveston police traffic division will conduct radar patrols from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m.

today at the following locations: Pelican Island Bridge; Avenue 39th Street to 53rd Street and FM 3005. BURGLARIES-THEFTS The following burglaries and thefts were reported to the Galveston police in the 24 hours ending at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Monetary amounts refer to the value of cash and items lost Monday Palm Terrace Apts.J130. 4:15 p.m., 2200 block of Seawall Boulevard, $134.

4 30 p.m. 600 block of Broadway, $350. block o( Broadway, $350. 100 block of Pompano, p.m., 23rd Street and Avenue $3. Tuesday 6:30 a.m.,4400 block of 9:30 a.m., 4200 block of Avenue T'A, $200.

$350. 2:15 p.m., 58th Street and Seawall Boulevard, $280. Caldwell Offers To Hire LA Police HOUSTON (UPI) The police department has offered to hire 200 Los Angeles officers if they are' laid off because of a California property tax reduction adopted by referendum last week, Chief Harry Caldwell said Tuesday. Caldwell said he had conferred with Los Angeles Police Chief Darrell Gates by telephone about the idea, which arose after Californians overwhelmingly adopted a tax measure called Proposition 13 June 6. Proposition 13 set a 1 percent of value ceiling on property taxes, reducing California revenue from $12 billion to $5 billion.

City, county and state officials immediately began talking about massive layoffs. A Los Angeles Police "Department spokesman Tuesday said nothing specific had been decidea about police layoffs. The state has offered to help local governments by funneling a $4 billion state surplus their way. Caldwell, who has had recruiting problems partly because of recent scandals and low pay, said he had funds for immediate addition of 200 men and women to the 2,800 member force. Los Angeles has a police force numbering 7,400.

Caldwell said Los Angeles police officers were carefully selected and well trained and would require little preparation before starting active duty in Houston. 1 A Los Angeles John Hill Reception Set Today Texas Attorney General John Hill, Democratic nominee for governor, will be honored with a public reception from 11 to 11:45 a.m. today at the county courthouse. Citizens wishing to meet Hill will have the chance to do so at the reception, according to Fred Micks, Hill's county coordinator. Hill will arrive in Galveston at 9:30 a.m., landing by plane at Scholes Field.

He will address the ninth annual conference of the Texas Narcotic Officers Association at 10:30 a.m. Donors Needed Friends of James Harper of Galveston are asking volunteers to go to the blood bank at John Sealy Hospital and donate blood in his name. Harper is suffering from leukemia. THE REV. JOHN PEDEN, left, introduces Wayne Cloud, who spoke to a group of ministers about the drug problem in Galveston County.

Cloud, director of the Palmer Drug Abuse Program, informed the First Baptist Church group about the operation of the program. A community meeting will he held in the Nessler Recreation Center in Texas City Monday for those who want to learn more about the drug problem. spokesman said young officers probably would be the first laid off. An officer with five years experience in Los Angeles is paid $21,504. An officer in Houston with the same experience mkes $17,061.

Caldwell said the lower cost of living in Houston should offset the salary difference. Murder Testimony Begins (CMthmed From Page 1) "be damn sure that's you call." The witness told of the shooting in the driveway of the home on Fairwood Road, and then of Prevost requiring him to help carry the two victims into the house. Johnson was the second witness called by the state. She testified, among other things, that she had had some difficulties with Prevost, and she characterized their relationship as "stormy," though she said she had moved back to Texas from San Diego, Calif, to be with him. She testified she knew of no motive for the shooting.

She said Prevost just walked over to Campbell, who was helping to fix the flat tires, and shot him once. "I asked why he had shot him. He said, 'I got something for you, too, and he shot me in the chest. "Paul (Dacrice) started to leave and Albert, told him, Til blow your damn brains out if you leave. You stand there." She said she ran around the car, and then Prevost shot her a second time.

She said she drifted in and out of consciousness, and woke up inside her house, lying on the "long couch," and seeing her wounded nephew lying on the' 'short She said when she was awake he asked him to call an ambulance for Otis, and "he said, if you don't stop talking to me trying to get out of this house, I'll put the rest of these bullets in your damn head." Finally she testified that when Prevost was convinced Campbell was dead, he allowed Dacrice to go to call an ambulance. While he was gone, she said Prevost told her she'd better claim credit for the shooting, or he would act crazy and get committed, and after he got out "finish what he'd started." She testified her son Timothy wandered in the house and said "Albert, why did you shoot Momma and Otis?" She testified Prevost mumbled something and then she told Timothy to go to her bedroom and get her gun and get out of the house. Shortly afterward, she heard officers telling Prevost to come out with his'hands up. She said he called out that he would come out, but not with his Viands up. She said he carried her out as a shield, and the last thing she remembers is falling against a Hitchcock police officer.

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Lang, will be held at at 10 a.m. Thursday at Hayes Funeral Home in Hitchcock, the Rev. B. A. Reeves officiating.

Burial will be in Grace Memorial Park. Mr. Bertolasio died Monday in Alvin. Born April 16, 1956, in Belvoir, he was a former resident of Algoa and a graduate of Santa Fe High School. He was employed at Daniel Construction in Alvin.

Survivors include his father, Robert W. Bertolasio of Sharon, his mother, Mrs. Rena Bottoms of Alvin; a brother, Robert W. Bertolasio Jr. of Alvin; his grandparents, Mr.

and Mrs. R. B. Sturdivant of Orlando, and and Mrs. Domonic Bertolasio of Sharon.

Pallbearers will be Timmy Clark, Tony Fanguy, Johnny Crump, Spencer Kelley, Mack Fanguy and Mike Branham. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Bottoms, Bob Bottoms, Kenny Sturdivant Jr. and Robert Magana. Friends may call at the funeral home after 9 a.m. Wednesday.

Mrs. Myrtle Cochran HOUSTON-Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle O. Cochran, former Galveston resident, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church.

A wake service will be held tonight at the Ross Funeral Home. Mrs. Cochran died Sunday in a Houston hospital. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Cochran, Houston; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Butler and Ms.

Teresa Cochran, both of Houston; a son, Bobby Funvralm TODAY Layton Klotz, 49, of Clear Lake City, died Thursday; services at noon Wednesday at the Jack Rowe Funeral Home, League City, with the Rev. B. J. Cannon officiating; burial in Veterans Cemetery in Houston. Julius Jacobs, 73, of Galveston, died Saturday; services at 10 a.m.

today at Fields Funeral Home, the Rev. B. T. Teague officiating; burial in Lakeview Cemetery. Mrs.

Jennie Baker, 91, of Galveston, died Monday; services at 10 a.m. today at the Strode-Armstrong Mortuary with the Rev. R. L. Davenport officiating; burial in Lakeview Cemetery.

A. C. Peebles, 78, of Crystal Beach, died Monday; services at 11 a.m. today at the Chapel of Faith in Forest Park East Cemetery in League City, the Rev. Bill Fulton officiating; burial in Forest Park East under direction of Lawndale Funeral Home.

Raphiel Otems, 47, of Galveston, died Saturday; services at 11 a.m. today in the chapel of Lundy Mortuary with the Rev. Richard T. Jenkins officiating; burial in Mainland Memorial Cemetery in Hitchcock. Laura McLeod, 92, of Galveston, died Friday; services at 2 p.m.

today at Hoggard Funeral Home in Piggott, burial at Piggott Memorial Cemetery. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! 744-3611 Cochran, Houston; four sisters, Cora L. Simpton, Galveston, Hazel Robinson, Houston, Ethel Williams, New Orleans, and Eunice Lewis, Lutcher, and two grandchildren. Dennis De Los Santos Funeral services for Dennis De Los Santos, 25, 4010 Ave. will be at 10 a.m.

today in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home with the Rev. Ted Maza Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Broadway Funeral Home. Mr.

De Los Santos died Sunday night at John Sealy Hospital. He was born Oct. 3,1952. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Trine De Los Santos; grandparents, Mr.

and Mrs. Joe Santos and Mrs. Maurica De Los Santos; A sister, Mrs. Stella Garcia; and six brothers, Ralph De La Santos, Eddie De Los Santos, Frank De Los Santos, Jerry De Los Santos, Jeff De Los Santos and Eugene De Los Santos, all from Galveston. Pallbearers will be Rudy Fuentes, Carlos Alcazar, Cenobio Martinez, Ernest Garcia, Catarino De Los Santos and Ray Santos.

Truman Hayes Funeral services for Truman (Sonny Boy) Hayes, 51, of 4311 Sealy, will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Second Christian Church with the Rev. Corrie Agnew officiating. Burial will be in Grace Memorial Park in Santa Fe under direction of Fields Funeral Home. A wake service will be held at 7 p.m.

Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Hayes died at 11:30 a.m. Monday at his residence after a brief illness. Born April 21,1927, in Crowley, he was a laborer and a Galveston resident for 47 years.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Luberta McDaniel Hayes; two sons, Eryin Hayes and Aaron Hayes, both of Galveston; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Moore of Texas City; two brothers, Lee William of New York City and George Williams Jr. of Los Angeles; and four grandchildren.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday. BennieLera Bennie "Chick" Lera, 82, a former longtime Galveston resident, died Monday in Las Vegas, Nev. Funeral services will be held in Las Vegas. Survivors include his wife, Bella McCabe Lera of Las Vegas; a son, Bennie Lera Jr.

of Las Vegas; a daughter, Joan Corn of Las Vegas; four sisters, Miss Bill Chris of Galveston, Minnie McMaster of Galveston, Fifi Olin of Houston and Katherine Lucchesi of Lucca, Italy. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Heart Fund. Oscar Lester Sr. Oscar E. Lester 67, of 4818 Ave.

died Tuesday morning in Galveston. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at J. Levy Bro. Funeral Home, the Rev.

Charles Crowley officiating. Burial will follow in Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock. A rosary will be recited at 7 tonight at the funeral home. Mr. Lester was born July 25, 1912, in Galveston.

He was the owner of Oscar's Paint and Body Shop and a member of the F. 0. E. Aerie No. 48.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lester of Galveston; a son, Oscar E. Lester Jr. of Santa Fe; two daughters, Aggie Moseley of Texas City and Mary Lou Gomez of Dickinson; al sister, Louise Gunderson of Galveston; and eight grandchildren. Visitors may call at 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Pallbearers will be Lloyd Dawson, Chris Delaney Billy Briscoe, Charles Dawson, Junior Habluetzel and Walter Arivello. James McCardeliSr. Funeral services for James Bee McCardell Sr 75, of 3820 Winnie, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Spititual True Church, the Rev. Willie Allen officiating.

Burial will follow in Victory Cemetery under the direction of Fields Funeral Home. Mr. McCardell died at 4:20 p.m. Sunday at John Sealy Hospital after a long illness. He was born April 20, 1903, in Goodrich, Texas.

Mr. McCardell, a Galveston resident fftr the past 42 worked as a yardnjtan and was a member of Spiritual True Church, where he served on the usher board. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mamie McCardell of Galveston; seven sons, Cornelius McCardell of Los Angeles; Joseph McCardell of Lovelady, Texas; Robert McCardell of Otey, Texas, Nathaniel McCardell, Herman M. McCardell and Louis McCardell, all of Texas City, and Lorenza McCardell of Galveston; two daughters, Mrs.

Lillie B. Temple of La Marque and Mrs. Mrs. Mary L. Edmond of Galveston; a brother, Tom McCardell of Houston; a sister, Mrs.

Amanda Waddles of Galveston; 24 grandchildren, two great- grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited from 8 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Visitors may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday.

Pearl M.Perrett Funeral services for Pearl M. Perrett, 67, who died at 8:55 p.m. Sunday in John Sealy Hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. today at St. Patrick's Church with the Rev.

John DeForke officiating. Burial will be in Galveston Memorial Park, Hitchcock, under the direction of J. Levy Bro. Funeral Home. Mrs.

Perrett, who resided at 5312 Ave. OVfe, was born Dec. 28, 1910 in Galveston. She was a retired University of Texas Medical Branch operating room technician and was the widow of Henry L. Perrett.

Mrs. Perrett was a member of St. Patrick's Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. V.

W. (Mary Rose) Uher of Galveston; a brother, Joseph Franzzo of Galveston; four sisters, Mary Kovacevich, Augustine Bilotta, Emma Turner and Frances Coward, all of Galveston; a nephew, Bennie Petty of Los Angeles, and three grandchildren, Vincent, Victor and Meredith Uher. Friends may call at the J. Levy Bro. Funeral Home after 8 a.m.

today. A rosary was recited Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Charles Coward, Tom Bilotta, George Bilotta, Adolph Terrebonne Placido Achille and Nick Achille Jr. NOTICE V.W. UHER LUMBER CO.

WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY WEDNESDAY JUNE 14th DUE TO THE DEATH OF MRS. PEARL PERRETT l''or ail the joy, the the giving, the sharing over the MOMUHEMT.