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AIViJPD -larlberg federal sociates te and id guiltyMonday gaining he U.S. [Is said.in Ann na and iuled to re U.S. bson in ed their i was toiValker, Tied in a lictment ribed as vered in t month ing and iral in-proper ps onfuilty to in an ice to a 1, to run on termirison in ction on e courton six reach a ce those ng those ating a irprise,n prison e, whichy's plea ce alsoestify inany remaining trials for other defendants.Adama pleaded guilty Monday to possession with intent to distribute cocaine, Gunneson pleaded guilty to use of a communications device to facilitate a drug transaction, and Lark pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine, the clerk said.Three others set to go on trial this week entered pleas Friday. Gregory Reynolds pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute marijuana, Michael Edward Coleman pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute both marijuana and hashishand Michael Albert Swarek pleaded guilty to use of a communications device to conspire with Carlberg to grow marijuana for distribution, the clerk said.Verne Edward Bell, considered a key figure in the case against Carlberg, is tiow in custody in San Diego, federal authorities said Monday.Bell was arrested Wednesday after San Diego police picked him up following an incident during which Bell sustained two stab wounds, Drug Enforcement Agency officials said.A former Muskegon and Florida resident, Bell is described by authorities as a major international drug trafficker and a source of drug supply for Carlberg.He was one of the leaders of Ananda Productions Inc., a local corporation that allegedly operated the Great Northen Music Hall in suburban Grand Rapids which authorities claim was a front for the Carlberg drug ring.Also known as Paul John Farrell, Bell is suspected of using several aliases and has been at large since the April federal indictment in the Carlberg case.He faces counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, marijuana and hashish. His wife, Rita Denise Bell, is also charged in the case, federalauthorities said.ling Council toStorytelling EventyyCouncilCalhoun strict’s present h Maryid in the in Flint ences in re. By ar, she Islandille, Ky, stival inmembers for meal and program.Please send your reservation with check to: Calhoun County Reading Council, 20p8 East Sunset Blvd., Battle Creek, 49017, Attn: Pat Ross.For additional information, contact Scott Ewing at 979-1455.funds for the program.Hough said the state police will not implement check lanes “until such time as Legislature approves the use through legislation.”The colonel said he does not wish to “jeopardize the rapport of the agency with the Legislature” by pushing ahead in the face of apparent opposition.Hough said he reached the decision on his own, and then informed the governor’s office of it. Hough said he has “heard no more” about it.MADD — noting that highway deathsincreased 10.7 percent in 1984 — urged Michigan residents to encourage “the legislative and executive agencies to place regard for human life and public health ahead of commercial interests ofthe alcohol lobby .. .”Lee Landis of MADD said he wishes the governor “had been more outspoken and shown more leadership” on the issue.A Blanchard spokesman cited legislative opposition and “concern about the constitutionality of” check lanes.“We hope to work with the Legislature to try and get concensus” on the issue, he said.Gary Holben of the highway safety office said his survey shows a majority of states using check lanes have not experienced any problems and “seem to have positive public support.”But he conceded there “hasn’t been any study that has conclusively said one way or another” that they are effective. “We had hoped to have one in Michigan, he said.In a related development, representatives of the Michigan PTA and the Michigan Council on AlcoholProblems said they are petitioning and writing congressmen to urge a ban on beer and wine advertising on radio and television.iWa/S/ja/7 EveningCljidriicleSecond class postage paid at Marshall/ Mich. 49068/1)5 S. Grand Street, Marshall, Michigan. Published daily except Saturday, Sunday and General Legal Holidays.U.S. Postal Service Publication Number 330-900Mail: $45 per year in Calhoun and EatonCounties; elsewhere $55 per year; $5.00 monthly by foot carrier; $5.00 per month by motor carrier. No mall subscription allowed in areas serviced by motor carriers.ors are
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