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The Waco Citizeni
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Waco, Texas
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PAGE WACO CITIZEN, FRIDAY, JUNE 5,1987 Testify (Continued from page 1) Goins abo said he had never been promised anything for his testimony by government representatives Jan Patterson, Bob Zane, or Ron Boyter. Goins, 34, testified he had three prior two in North Carolina and one in Virginia. Lloyd Edward Perry, an employee of MKT railroad, was the next to testify about two he received in 1984. His first arrest was in August. 1984 and he said a friend, Roger Bethke, referred him to Hall for an attorney.

The fee for his first DWl was $2,500 he told the jury in response to questions from Frels. told him I wanted it dismissed," Perry said, never went to said he received his seamd DWl in October, 1984. He testified that Hall got him out of jail and that his fee would be $2,500 for the second offense. borrowed $2,000 from Bethke to pay the he said, the rest from another fnend." Birrv saki he never went to court on his second DWl, but Hall plead for public intoxication with a fine of $200 he paid to Hall. On cross examinatk)n by Rkhar- dson, Perrv said he was alsecp in his car when arrested by Waco PD.

He said he blew 0.12 on the breath lest. People are considered intoxicated when they 0.10, according to law enforcement officials. Perry said he had been ap proached bv Darla Sadler, a former secretary in the DA office, who told him he would probably be questioned bv the I ls Dwrs chib Randy Roberts, was the last called by the government Wednesday after noon Roberts, who also describes him self as a professional gambler and bookmaker, related how he had been called by Roger Bethke in W82 and told Vic Feazell needed a con for his campaign gave Feazell SI.000 IOC) dollar bills in hLs office." Rohens said "Roger called me again aiier Vic was elected and said needed stmie more money In all. 1 have given him S3.500." Roherts mv friend James Kakxek of West, called and said he needed to borrow S3.5Ü0 to pav Hall to take care of his charge," Roberts said. kiancd it lo him Folk)wmg objections bv Richar dson.

Judge James Nowlm. ex cused the jury Before Judge Nowlin. Richardstw argued that testimonv was irrelevent and not pan the government's charges against hi" client Frels said the contnbutions panJ in cash and reponed relates to the scheme. consLsterKV. and pattern of the operatwns of Judge Nowlin said he would study the question and answer before court resumed at 8:00 a.m.

Thursday. THURSDAY Judge Nowlin ruled on Thursday, Roberts could testify concerning DWl cases but not alwut campaign contributions. Richardson continued to argue testimony wouki be highly prejudk'ial to the defendant Frels countered by saying he was trying to show the relationship of Bethke, Hall and Feazell. who are notorious and who bve on the fringe of the law. must testify Judge Nowlin staled.

The jury was then seated. Roberts was on the stand about 10 minutes and related the same testimony he had given on Wed nesday arftemoon with the exceptan of campaign contributions. Roger Bethke, of Waco, was the next to testify. He listed his oc cupatwn as a bookmaker and said he had a social relationship with Ber nadette (Bemiel. wife of Vic beginning in 1978 or 1979 He testified he met Vic through his wife in 1980 and their friendship continues today.

Before and after Feazells election. Bethke said he was a guest in the Feazell home Bethke testified he had reterrevl biHh Perry and Kalocek to Don Hall Uner cross examination bv Richardson. Bethke said he had never for Feazell or Bethke said he had a stamp, but when asked if he 'Aas tegal. he the 5th ariKndment He also testified he and 1 eazell were mutual fnends with Police Department It Ronnic Rigney. who was in charge of the WPD drug enforcement unit tor a number of years I nder redirect questKniing troni Frels, Bethke said he had asked Ber nie.

wife of WN4 or to check plates did as a favor tor Randv Roherts. who following him." Bethke said "1 don't know if It hapjXMied before or after Randv father shot," Bethke testified Bethke vvas excused the stand lolk)wing break. Judge reminded the audience, the in that were not i- N. approached bet -r after to remark thev would make or had made the stand Waco Looking For Convention Sales Person MISSV WlHRINt; commer cial art student at IS FI was the winner of the Central Texas Axi ogo ontest Missy is a native of Brenham (Photo Jim C'rosM The city of Waco is advertising for a new Convention Sales director in Dallas and the surrounding areas. They are interested in a person with convention sales experience.

Originally, with the freeze pul on spending, the city decided not to fill the position (although it had been in the fiscal years budget). However, at the insistance of the Waco Motel Association board, Hatchel said they would reconsider, if they had a applicant. The job is not even paid out of city taxes, rather out of the from sale of hotel motel rooms. business is slow, it is better we regroup and attack the says Fmory Oney, President of the aco Hotel Motel A-ssociation, New business is needed, with the addition to the Convention Center, competition from the Belton Exposition Hall, the building of the Special Events Center at Baylor and the remixleling ot the Heart of Texas C'oliseum, "C'onventions are at one to two vears ui advance It vse lay back now, we will have an awful lot of space on our hands this time next says Oney. need someone experienced now if we are to succeed in the future.

Let us start Icwking ahead for is where the future of Waco lies. The more we push now, the better off everyone will be in he added. Baylor Hosts Texas Conference Council Considers Changes For CCIC By BRAD ANDF.RSON After examining the city budget Tuesday. Mavor David Siblev announced his support a two to three-cent increase in ad valorem taxes to help maintain wash tlow iv vital services, during a cUv council work scs.sion I uestLiv Spending cuts in several depari ments, mcludnik: park and 1 he Public librarv. have -i' tnbuted to a nu-re cttivien? citv operation, said Siblcv.

whv per iheve ment this vear recent tha: J' ''ed a limbercrest amc up the vv I 1 v- said the -j: fv caNualties resaltoU it Mr bia. where resv.uc vf -kuiv tbie A I i W85. Everett said not ti't residents to wait 40 minutes for a tram, is a because ambulance units would bKxked at the nearest crosNings The also mei wiih tour members ot the Central itv Im provemeni committcc the of restruciin): 'he gi I I aNelle vaid she believed the a broader 'he omm-initv linui: JavK i s. inf 'ws a i l- 1 la. The Texas Conference of the Deaf and the Baptist General on- vention of Texas will hold a weekend conference at Baylor University Friday through Sunday, June 5-7.

The theme of the conference will be His Love I based on the scripture Philippinans 4:13. A weekend of fellowship, workshops, conferences and business meetings, the event is for the deaf, hearing impaired, inter prefers, staff and anyone interested in deaf ministry. Registration, a slide show and devotion time will be held 1 ridav activities will include the main conferences and workshops. with the highlight of the weekend, a choir at Hall, when deaf ministries from around the state will compete The Junior lexas Baptist Con ference of the IVaf will have activities Saturdav for children and vouth Nurserv vare will be provided at Seventh and James Baptist Church Friday evening and Saturday. Sunday Schtx)l and a worship service will be held Sunday morning on the Baylor campus.

P.O.H. 1 he Head of Texas Builders I he Heart of lexas Builders Parade of Homes was a great success last weekend I ord willing, and the creek it should be much of a success this coming Sun day. June Shi'wing great faith in future in the kval eamtimv. over honx's are for luve alreadv There are homes lo suit everv bank account and everv taste from the trviditional ultra from -nie sti'rv to multi level. in and out ot the vitv Fven if v-nj intend to buy.

n-w. v-ni van gci ideas for remodelling, and land svapjiK. f-'! buv WISH Has National Merit Scholar Deena met the us -q High lUiUied 'h na rii Hr I I a National Merit and na been awarded I Sad 1 i i isti.u I iKriia da and 1 4 yy II Ik a that a k. I a.kU 4'T fra il I and fv Ma i arv trail; 1 tv P- Mr- H' -la! ivU i- T'k; -f 'T- a 'ai 1 N.b-'V 1-A. 1 il Service lo (( tndiict Trie Mail A Ma 'V 1 A 1A On In Stock! Comrtbullon May AMkI Final NigpliHd Waco Mazda Subaru VV s.

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