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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1969

Page

5

Administrative Wheels Turn In County City Government

Buckeye Boys State administrations implement city and county offices with the mayor as chief executive over public service safety and health bodies. County commissioners form a three member board guiding property, finances, and county affairs with the auditor issuing warrants and approving treasury movements. The prosecuting attorney represents the state in county legal matters including motor vehicle violations.

Buckeye Boys State Public Service and Safety Board of Health Director of Public Safety Board of Education City Council Cial Theounty

Sing Along Spirit Brightens 1969 Boys Staters Dorm Jam Sessions

Despite concerns from counselors and commissioners, 1969 Boys Staters use their voices for culture not chaos during jam sessions. The piece notes guitarists singers and pianists across cities forming harmonious dorm gatherings that showcase positive civic spirit.

BBS

Editorial Brotherhood at Boys State 69

The piece highlights Brotherhood Bounty and Service as core themes at Boys' State 69. It praises unity among 1400 attendees who, despite coming from different backgrounds, quickly form a cohesive, active group and emphasizes the program as a civic stepping stone for youth and a means for counselors to connect with future leaders.

American Legion United States

Buck jeye Boys State picks cabinet for Silverstein

In inaugural ceremonies June 15 Buck jeye Boys State governor elect Stan Silverstein announced his cabinet. Appointments include Adjutant General Farle Babcock Finance Director Ron Al pern Highway Director Jim Junge Education Director Wayne Feinstein Health Director Don Simon and more across 20 posts.

Buckjeye Boys Stan Silverstein Jim Junge Wayne Feinstein Don Simon Bradry Rick Walters

Rhodes champions Wo Ed and voting age at Buckeye Boys State

Governor James A. Rhodes addressed 1360 youths at Buckeye Boys State urging support for vocational education and a lower voting age to 19. He warned against drop outs and called for a master plan for education linking high schools to college or immediate productive work.

Ohio James A. Rhodes American Legion Buckye Boys Athens Buckeye Boys State The America B.B S Rhodes

Schedule Of Events Tuesday June 17 1969

Schedule lists times for James Hall events including recreation at 3:30 PM supplies, 4:45 PM dinner, assembly by cities, 8:00 PM retreat, 8:15 PM assembly, curfew at 10:45 PM and lights out at 11:00 PM. Activities occur in the auditorium and flagpole area. Local participants include city groups and organizers.

James Hall Sasaicceresianses Reveille Reeds Reese Irving Hall Wilson Hall Boyd Hall Irvine Hall Cenchaebe Auidtorium Peeehleeene Devovensness Spaaee

The Fickle Finger Awards Strike Again

Hetuck staff presents the Slow Eaters award to the Secretary of State's office for a long lunch break. The Buckeye Boys' State Bank wins the Haste Makes Waste award for rushing to operate and briefly closing. Becky Ambruster and Gov Stan Silverstein draw attention at Inaugural ceremonies for the Self-Control award. The Peach Fuzz award goes to adolescents attempting beards for a week.

Hetuck Secretary of State State Department Buckeye Boys’ State Bank Buckeye Becky Ambruster Stan Silverstein Stan Becky Columbus

Dental Kit Brings Portable Dental Care to Shut-Ins

A suitcase-size 62-pound portable dental kit from Encore Division of Omark Industries allows full dental services for shut-ins, servicemen at remote posts, and others unable to reach a dentist. The kit, powered by compressed air, contains instruments and materials for examinations and emergency treatment.

Portland Ore Encore Omark Industries

Congress Opens With Party Caucuses and New Leadership

The new Senate and House met in a joint session at nine on Monday, then split into party caucuses. Kevin Smith led Senate appointments while Mike Stern led House actions, with new speakers and clerks elected in each chamber. Major bills included voting age, education funding, and penal system reforms. Roger Cloud delivered a brief address. The House sits under Nationalists 56 to 0? confusion. the Senate holds 26 to 22 Federalist control.

Senate House of Representatives House Houses of Congress Supreme Court John Unger Kevin Smith Andy Clark Pete DeWeese Roger Cloud

Mock trial and city rivalry highlight Buckeye Boys State week

After judges swear in, a 12 juror mock trial in Hartpence resulted in an 11 to 1 verdict for the plaintiff Jim Wagner who received 7500 dollars. A new officers slate led by Mark Thompson and George Hoffmeister was announced as the Bar Association officials. A feud between Smith and Suhr escalated with demands for apologies amid heated city meetings. A busy athletic week looms with tennis and wrestling challenges announced by counselors. An inter city unity plan is proposed by Jim Dugan to form a board to curb unemployment and improve collaboration.

Common Pleas Buckeye Boys Homer Abele Perry Mason Homer Leach Jim Wagner Hartpence Earl Stephenson Philip Anthony Gardner City John Fletcher Hartpeace City Cedric Stanley Gary Baily Bettman City Mark Thompson Coffee City Bar Association George Hoffmeister Coffee Ralph Hupp Bato City Uyesmakang Tom Becker Bill Steinman Buckeye Becker O. U Steinman Princeton Tom Taylor West Point Denny City McQuigg County Jim Dugan

New State Officials Take Reins

Newly elected state county and city officials began their terms at Crook Hall at 9:00 A.M. Governor Silverstein and his cabinet announced early agenda items and appointments. The administration aims to pass civil rights measures, a graduated income tax, lower the voting age, and abolish capital punishment, with action aimed to unify parties for the state’s progress.

BBS Crook Hal Silverstein Crosby Fee James Smathers Barefoot

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Editorial Brotherhood Farle Babcock Ron al Pern Joe Wonseller Dan Prickett Bob McBride Bureau of Unemployment Doug Forsythe Jim Werner Youth Commission Laffayette Seales Civil Rights Commission Steve Glenn Brook Fuller Insurance Chris Duda Pete Joy Nick DiGacomo Natural Resources Ray Houses Charlie Burham Department of Banks and Securities Gene Sens Bureau of Workmen's Compensation Nick Wieland Department of Highway Safety Dave Grossbrenner Steve Lainhart Colby Grimes Public Utilities Commissioner Bill Risk Dave Hayne Don Schnelle Boys’ State Boys State Jensen City Key Ehei Congress By R. J. Storck Mike Stern Sam Militello Steve Unverforth Hank Butchko Smith Suhr Ronald County Smith City Denny Martin City Steve Miller O. J. Simpson Ybra Ledtté Hetick Craig Waggaman John Hagen Hartpeace Craig John State Employment Bureau State Capitol Hetuck Staff Ed Torinchet Richard Murmphrey Cone Cort Business Moroger David Gules Rcseverer Mark Wailing Tom Hyre David Spiciter Tudor Darwin Macy Anthony Rok Storck Mark Phillips Phil Kouwe Cort Scott Riddle David Bustier Chris Schaeller Bruce Bennett Gon Schretie Mark Homerhire Chins Ty Jenkins AG Clayton By al Todor
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