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Senator's indictments dismissed
Judge rules on technicalities
BEAUMONT — A state district judge Tues
day, for the second time, dismissed indictments
accusing state Sen. Carl Parker of organized
crime.
Parker, for the second time, had indictments
dismissed on accusations of the promotion of
obscene material and drug conspiracy.
Visiting Judge Perry Pickett of Midland dis
missed charges against Parker and two other
men “on the basis of the facts that there were un
authorized persons in the grand jury room,” said
Parker’s attorney, Walter Sekaly.
Jefferson County District Attorney James
McGrath said he probably would not seek a third
investigation of Parker, a Port Arthur Democrat.
“My inclination is no,” he said. “It’s taken up
too much time and money.”
Sekaly said grand juror Nicholas Kinchen
voted to indict Parker and two other defendants
as part of the Jefferson County grand jury probe
even though Kinchen was a resident of adjacent
Hardin County.
In November, Pickett ruled the grand jury
that indicted the senator two months earlier in
1984 was biased.
McGrath said he told Parker’s attorney and the
judge earlier that Kinchen, 30, had moved one
mile inside Hardin County, and that neither ob
jected.
“I wish I knew,” he said, when asked why he
thought the judge threw out the indictment.
Parker, Daniel Jacob Lee, and David Earl
Johnson were indicted March 22.
The indictments were on charges of engaging
in organized criminal activity and conspiracy to
distribute cocaine.
Parker also was charged with the wholesale
promotion of obscene material.
In a pretrial hearing Monday, two former
members of the grand jury that indicted Parker
said they believed officials tried to influence the
panel’s vote to secure the indictments.
Monday’s testimony also showed that Jeffer
son County Sheriff R.E. Culbertson, Port Arthur
Police Chief James Newsom, Port Arthur Police
Capt. R.L. Lyons, Port Arthur Police Lt. Jerry
Fontenot and Sheriffs Maj. Hal Shaw all testified
before the grand jury that they believed “proba
ble cause” existed to indict the three men.
Parker, a 21-year legislative veteran, is one of
Texas’ most powerful lawmakers.
He is serving as chairman of the Senate Educa
tion Committee.
Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby said he was delighted with
Tuesday’s “vindication” of Parker.
“He is a respected leader of the Texas Senate,
a true friend of education, and a most able rep
resentative of his district,” Hobby said.
Conviction on the criminal activity charge car
ried a maximum penalty of 99 years in prison
and a $10,000 fine.
The obscenity charge could have netted up to
10 years and a $5,000 fine.
The charges stemmed from the seizure of
what police said were obscene video films found
in a Beaumont home once owned jointly by Par
ker and Lee.
Parker said he was relieved by the judge’s deci
sion, but that he had mixed emotions.
“The whole thing took a lot out of me,” he
said. “I’m disappointed that lawyers who have
taken an oath as lawyers — and some of them are
my friends — can stand by and watch while this
goes on.”
Parker, who denied any wrongdoing, has ac
cused a clique of law enforcement officers of
spending three years to find people to testify
against him.
©Make the
The Opera & Performing Arts Society at Texas A&M (MSG OPAS)
announces the 1985-86 season: eight magical evenings of music, dance,
humor and beauty. Eight performances at savings up to 25% over
single ticket prices — if single tickets are available. Limited seating
may require us to offer admission to some performances only to season
ticket holders. Make the magic yours — before it slips away.
©Music ©Magic
The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra
Widely acclaimed as one of America’s two great orchestras, the Saint Louis
Symphony is as exciting as it is disciplined. Leonard Slatkin conducts the 101-
member orchestra. It has been a great musical tradition in St. Louis for more
than a century.
"Leonard Slatkin and his Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra must be considered major forces on the
American musical scene. ” — Karen Monson, CHICAGO MAGAZINE.
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The LaBeque Sisters
Piano Duet
Hill
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The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
The society is eighteen distinguished musicians who blend old masterpieces with
contemporary compositions to lure praise from every audience.
"The musical success story of the generation!” — Harold Schonberg, THE NEW YORK TIMES.
©Molting ©Magic
Hubbard Street Dance Company
The Company is an ensemble of superbly fluid, technically accomplished
American dancers. They step, spin and whirl through the endless spectrum of
American dance. The grace of ballet, the imagery of modem dance, the explosive
energy of jazz and the rhythm of tap.
"... the cat's pajamas, the bee’s knees, the fastest gun in the West, the sexiest gal in town. . .
groovy, dreamy, peachy, perfecto . . — Richard Christiansen, CHICAGO TRIBUNE.
©Magic ©Strings
Young Uck Kim, Violinist
From youth. Young Uck Kim has performed violin solos with the world’s great
orchestras including some familiar to MSC OPAS patrons: the London
Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony, the New York Philharmonic, the Berlin
Philharmonic and the Vienna Philharmonic. He made his first national
performance with the Philadelphia Orchestra when only 16. He tours regularly
with another MSC OPAS alumnus, pianist Emanuel Ax.
“. . .Kim's reed glory is the sound he produces: an individual voice, plangent and expressive. ” —
LOS ANGELES TIMES.
~ _ * a
©Me. ©Magic
Hal Holbrook as Mark Twain Tonight!
Mr. Holbrook has breathed life into Mr. Twain in this one-man show for almost
30 years. His skill at becoming the beloved story-teller of America’s youth is
uncanny. He is Twain. Through him relive the wonder of one of America’s great
writers and humanists.
The Houston Ballet performing “Peer Gynt”
The Houston Ballet has become famous for the energy and vitality its dancers
bring to classical and mythical ballets. Ben Stevenson, the Ballet’s artistic director,
created this lavish, rich tale of a young womanizer and his eventual ruin. It is
magnificently set, staged, costumed and performed, complete with mountains,
deserts, forest, trolls and Arabian knights.
“. . .fine dancers, spirited, unashamedly popular, and very good at providing the sort of ballet a
big public wants to see. ” —John Percival, THE LONDON TIMES.
©Magic of) ©Mang
The Vienna Choir Boys
For almost 500 years the small boys of Vienna have created a living, breathing
heritage of magical music. From their ranks and staff have come some of the great
names of music: Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, Bruckner. They bring to their music
an innocence and clarity too rare today.
"Above and beyond the musical virtues of this group. . .they put on a heckuva good show. " —
John Schuster-Craig, LOUISVILLE TIMES.
Many of these performances will sell out early. Only MSC OPAS season ticket
holders will be guaranteed seats. Special reserved parking is available to season
ticket holders who also support MSC OPAS through contributions. For more
information on reserved parking call the MSC Box Office: 845-1234.
MSC OPAS season ticket holders are guaranteed the same great seats for every
performance. Plus special advance notice of Broadway performances at Texas
A&M presented by MSC Town Hall/Broadway. Plus invitations to special MSC
OPAS events, including the MSC OPAS Gala.
All tickets at last year’s prices!
SPECIAL STUDENT OFFER! 2 for 1 for $45
For a limited time Texas A&M students may buy two MSC OPAS season tickets
for the price of one. That’s two season tickets for the entire 1985-86 season of
magical performances for only $45! This special package is limited to Texas A&M
1985 - 86
Season Ticket
Prices
Regular
Zone 2
(Orchestra
or Balcony)
$71.00
Zone 3
(Balcony)
$56.50
student tickets in Zone 3.
Student
$56.25
$45.00
MSC OPAS 1985-86 TICKET ORDER
Mail to MSC Box Office • Box J-l • College Station, TX 77844 • For Information, Call: 845-1234
List my (our) name in the following manner:
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(Benefactors, Guarantors and Contributors Only)
□ I wish to be assigned best available seats.
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by students.
□ Check Enclosed (payable to TAMU MSC)
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Programs and performance dates subject to change without notice.
We regret there will be no refunds or exchanges.
Registration is open for Lite Beer Fun Run
hstratkm is open for the seventh annual Lite Beer FunEuolo
be held at the Bastrop State Park, it starts at 8:30 a.m. on June 8. En
try fee for the 5,000 meter run is $7. AH runners will receiveaT-
shirt and trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place fin
ishers in eacn age division. Proceeds will go to the Bastrop Open
House Association. Entry forms can be obtained by writing: Lite
Beer Fun Run, Bastrop Opera House Association, Box 691. Bastrop
Texas 78602.
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Day camp to be offered in for area kids
The College Station Parks and Recreation Department and
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School from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Concert will benefit Village of Hope
The Carter Creek Biuegrass Band will be featured at a Christiar:
music concert benefiting the Village of Hope, "f ile concert will beai
7:30 p.m., May 17 in the Aldersgate United Methodist Church aud:
torium. Del Way and the Freedom Band will also perform. Admis
sion is free and love offerings will be accepted.
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