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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1966

Page

11

Flag Day Observance Honors Sacred Banner

Governor Arigoni declared the flag a symbol of democracy freedom and divine power at the BBS Flag Day ceremony. Secretary of State Slim Primm introduced the governor and spoke on the flag’s origin and meaning. Citizens wore flag lapel tabs and carried cards for the American Legion program Operation Show Your Colors. The governor’s speech will be sent to Congressman John Ashbrook for inclusion in the Congressional Record. The BBS Highway Patrol led the color guard.

BBS Slim Primm John Arigoni Goveror Arigoni Arigoni Bly American Legion Ohio John Ashbrook Congressional Record BBS Highway Patrol

Buckeye Boys State Increases Use Of Hudson Health Center

Buckeye Boys State director William Welsh says Ohio University Hudson Health Center is used more by Bay Staters for minor injuries to be safe. He notes injuries are mild overall with no rise in serious cases, while noting some headline freak accidents may skew perception and blaming occasional carelessness by delegates.

William Welsh Buckeye Boys State Ohio University Hudson Health Center Bay BBS

Opens BBS Radio Station at Boys State hall

Jack Baker of BBS Coffey in Cole County starts Baker Radio Station using his amplifier and mic after lunch and joins the Toronadoes as bass guitarist. Three major properties sold by Buckeye Boys State Realty Co include Irvine Hall Cafeteria to Major Tray and Silverware Inc. for 602000 with chattels, Natatorium to BBS Gardner for 150000, and Bird Ice Arena to Slattery Holding Corp for 601000.

Jack Baker BBS Buckeye Boys State Realty Co Irvine Hall Major Tray and Silverware Inc BBS Gardner BBS Realty Co Slattery Holding Corporation Bird Ice Buckeye Boys State GHO Joe Slattery Bob Forney Holly Hecht Dave Beebe

Tomorrow's Events Schedule for Irvine Hall and City Campus

A fragmented daily agenda lists times for breakfast 7:00 in Irvine Hall and various activities through 11:00 lights out. Entries mention Band Lunch 11:30, Lunch 11:40, Band Rehearsal 12:00, Best Period 1:00, All Offices Operating 1:30, Recreation 3:30, Band Dinner 5:30, Dinner 5:45, Assembly 7:30 for a retreat, and events in James Hall Wilson Hall and City Auditorium with unclear descriptors.

Cesscresces Ccce Vises Irvine Hall Cyte Hauwe Ousiehees Cs Assrenes James Hall Eines City Hall Wilson Hall cMtRer Ss Sauly Ete Ok Baeieg James Hall Eonostealch 'S Eealels GS TC Mmcmmr

Annual Crime Clinic Set for June 16 at Bird Ice Arena

The annual Crime Clinic will be held Thursday June 16 at 9 am in the Bird Ice Arena. Ohio officials and law enforcement experts from the FBI BCI State Patrol and local agencies will conduct sessions on investigation evidence collection crime scene protection and interrogation. Past clinics drew over 250 attendees statewide under Ohio Attorney General William B Saxbe.

Bird Ice Arena BBS Tom Cooper Max Ellis FBI Joe Martina Bureau of Criminal Investigation Bci William Kane State Patrol Harold Shields Police Officers Training Council Chillicothe George Rice

Two Counties Send Largest BBS Groups

Bay Staters may wonder why boys from Warren and Columbus run and are elected to many positions. Trumbull County has long sent the largest delegation, but Franklin County has led in recent years including 1966. This year 78 boys from 37 high schools in Franklin and 71 from Trumbull represent about 11 percent of Boys State population.

Bay Trumbull County

State Budget at 12 Million With Four Million Cut

State budget stood at 12,162,817 dollars yesterday after a four million dollar reduction approved by department heads. State Auditor Jim Lavine reviewed payroll formulas, called the budget “a little over fed,” and met with heads before finalizing the cut. Treasury balance reported over 20 million dollars.

BBS Jim Lavine

Local Sports Roundup From BBS You See Tuesday Scores

Over 30 events in softball basketball and football at BBS yield winners Stone and Gardner two softball wins each five basketball leaders Kitchen Cobb White Patterson Bettman undefeated after two wins Tuesday basketball results feature Hartpence versus Smith and others. softball sees Mooney Gardner Stone and Denny among top scorers. football reports forfeits limit action. reporter Paul Dimitruk resigns to become Superintendent in Charge of School Administration.

John Houser Stone Gardner Kitchen Cobb White Patterson Bettman Hartpence Smith Coffey Campbell McCaw Eaton Herbert Darlington Suhr Martin Denny Baker Warner Ingersoll Mooney Williams Jensen Paul Dimitruk Hettck

Governor Cites Problems Before Joint Legislature

Governor John Arigoni delivered the State of the State urging action on liquor laws to curb youth drinking and a voting age change to 18. He proposed options including raising the draft age to 21 and lowering the voting age to 18, plus measures on air pollution and mental health education.

Tom Ash John Arigoni Ohio Arigoni

Boys State Patrolmen Start Pounding Beats

The BBS Highway Safety Department formed Monday to enforce traffic laws, oversee safety research, and display laws for citizens. Eighty seven patrolmen lead the force with Colonel Don Naegele and several majors and captains in key posts. Licenses issued via the Bureau of Motor Vehicles include truck and skateboard licenses with fees ranging from 2 to 5 dollars. parade licenses cost 10 dollars and all licenses are obtainable in Wilson Hall Room 138.

Ralph Logozzo BBS Department of Highway Safety Safety Department BBS Highway Patrol Bureau of Motor Vehicles BBS Don Naegele Stephen H. Snavely Myron J. Welch Terry B. Armstead Larry S. Socca Department of Commerce Wilson Hall

What BBS Is About Says Judge O Neill to Boy Staters

The judge and a Hettick reporter gathered Boy Staters Sunday night to learn what BBS stands for. Respondents Rosenwald Griffen Jan Russo Brian Romelfanger Rick Winters and Charlie Sabino described BBS as a course in human relations political learning participation and a chance to meet future leaders.

C. William O’neill Hettick Rosenwald Griffen Eaton Jan Russo Smith Ohio Brian Romelfanger Jensen Rick Winters Charlie Sabino

The Hetuck editor staff list and office note

The Hetuck staff includes John Lobmeier News Editor Thom Hall State Editor Tom Ash Desk Men Thomas Bull John Snyder Legislative Reporters dack Brannen Douglas Foote Norman Lonz Keith Roush Court Reporters R Kevin Horrigan County Reporters James Wilkins Rolph Logozze Steve Tillett Jim Warner James Young Jon Cotterman Sports Editor John Houser Art Editor Frank Pusey Photographer Jim Hillibish and legislative reporter David Ladd. The office is in the Buckeye Boys State library Sergent Hall. News tips may be reported to The Hetuck office for citizen interest.

John Lobmeier Thom Hall Tom Ash

Mr. Quaker to Speak at BBS Visit

Val Gould known as Mr. Quaker will be the BBS guest speaker Wednesday evening. He is Public Relations Director for Quaker Oats and travels on a goodwill speaking tour. A former professional actor, he entered his current field after World War II and is in demand for youth groups service clubs and dinner meetings.

Val Gould

Hetuck bean contest winner to be chosen Thursday

The Hetuck will select the winner and award a prize in its bean contest Thursday evening. All contestants must deposit estimates at the patrol trailer or at The Hetuck office by 10 am Thursday.

The Hetuck

Senate Passes Education Bill on Communism Instruction

The Senate closed its session by passing Senate Bill No. 2 authored by Senator Walt Bate. The proposed mandatory course in Communism would be part of social studies, with government printed material and teachers required to pass a government exam.

Senate Walt Bate

Secretary's Rebuttal to the Editor on Voting Age

A reader rebuts an editorial urging a higher voting age, arguing 18 to 21 year olds bear weighty responsibilities. The speaker cites military service in Vietnam, marriage and taxes as duties implying readiness to vote and participate in democracy. The note references a forthcoming editorial response.

The Hetuck Viet Nam

Government Releases List of Appointments

The State outlines officials serving Buckeye Boys State. Names cover Secretary of State and staff, State Auditor team, Attorney General circle, Capital Security, Treasurer, and related administration roles with multiple deputies and assistants listed. Roles include chief counsel, criminal investigation, tax, and accounting positions.

Buckeye Boys Keith Ashmus James Henderson Rich Zera Tom Lloyd Gayland Stone Corporation Don Rakel Mike O'Hara Rick Pender Jim Roman Tom Routh Jim Bright Dave Wagner Jim Oliver Doug Wells Rex Kern Chip Jackson Rick Johnson Jan Austermiller Dave Reploge Gary A. Sharp Jay Lavender Morehead Robert Jerry Benett Dave Lambey Ant al Williams Marty Corry Mike Dupler John Morrow Gary Craven Paul Dunn Jim Polisini Johnson Capital Security Guards William Roberts Gary Kolmes Paul Sherman Herbert Booker Max Brooks Tom Holmes Carle Leister Larry Smith Gary Cable Jim Fairman John Gabel Ned Kirby Jim Kohl Bill Schumacher Larry Snede Paul Biraino Tom Stewart Warren Ticknor Paul Bowers Treasury Department Rob Coad Randy Snow Dick Ries

BBS Officials Visit Capitol Meeting State Leaders

Governor Ari goni and five state officials plus nine judges travel to Columbus at noon Thursday to confer with Ohio counterparts on government operations and state history. Robert E. Minshall leads the trip with commissioners Ed Allum Tom King Don Nutt and Roland Huston assisting the BBS delegation.

BBS John Arigoni Columbus State Ohio Rhodes Robert E. Minshall Ed Allum Tom King Don Nutt Roland Huston

Great Robbery at Laundromat in Athens

Governor Arigoni’s clothes were stolen from a downtown Athens laundromat at 9 56 PM by two unidentified individuals who left a ransom note for 500000 in BBS currency. Leads are being pursued by the BBS State Patrol. the governor praised the apparent thieves. No further details available.

Arigoni Athens BBS State Patrol

Ohio U Basketball Star John Schroeder Heads BBS Athletics

Ohio University Bobcats center John Schroeder, six foot nine and 220 pounds, led the 13-10 team last season in rebounds with 12 per game and scored 12 points per contest. A Bay State native from Norwalk High School, he hopes to coach after graduation and eyeing a pro career but needs a strong final year. His standout game vs Brown saw 22 points and 23 rebounds.

John Bobcats Brown University Ohio U Norwalk High School

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By Keith Roush Ohio Police Chief's Association Bill State Attorney General's Office HOUSE Richard Comfort Highway Patrol Richard Petty By Jim Young Quaker Randy Carlisle Capitol BBS Bettman
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