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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1968

Page

6

Ohio State Auditor Visits Boys State and Praises Program

Ohio State Auditor Roger Cloud toured Boys State offices and praised the program as essential for Ohio youth. He noted the Boys State auditing department mirrors his own in checks writing and local government audits. He joked with the treasurer about being “the fellow with all the money” and stressed fraud prevention and efficiency. Bid notices for repair of two footbridges to Grosvenor Hall were issued by the State Highway Department with a 3 pm Tuesday deadline. The Boys State Bureau of Employment Services, led by Mike O'Brien, announced a new office opening to assist the unemployed with compensation and job funding in Room 121 of the State Capitol Building.

Boys State Ohio State Roger Cloud Boys State Auditor Department Ohio State Auditing Cloud Cooud Grosvenor Hall Dave Ryan State Highway Department Charles D. Ankefer Highway Safety Boys State Bureau of Employment Services Mike O’brien O’brien State Capitol Building Greg BBS Huth Buckeye Boys

Ohio Assembly Opens First Session with Sworn Members

The Ohio General Assembly begins its first session with newly elected lawmakers sworn in by Chief Justice Benjamin Yale. A joint session clarified procedures for addressing leaders, bill drafting, and floor rules as parties vie for Speaker and President Pro Tempore roles.

Senate House of Representatives Supreme Court Benjamin Yale House Congress Ernor Ron Meyer Doug Crim Meyer Dean Mayers Jim Rosenberger

Governor Huth Starts Buckeye Boys State As Chief Executive

Governor Gregory R. Huth, elected by the Nationalist party at Buckeye Boys State, begins his term amid a busy staff and eager delegates. He attributes his win to direct citizen outreach and aims to push a platform of logical social reform for a successful Buckeye Boys State.

Greg Huth BBS Bill Sear Gregory R. Huth Buckeye Boys State Nationalist Party Huth Glenn Jambor Greg Huth Be All Boys Staters

Bar exam results from Boyd Hall test Sunday June 16

Those Boys Staters aspiring to be attorneys were tested at Boyd Hall on Sunday June 16. The bar exam covered specific law topics and questions on its execution. Yesterday’s results show David Barkey in first place, followed by Scott Keller, Patrick Berry Pichard Blake, James Neely, and Ron Rusken. A total of 502 other participants passed. The overall administration was successful.

Boyd Hall David Barkey Scott Keller Patrick Berry Pichard Blake James Neely Ron Rusken

Schedule of Events at Camp June 1968

Wednesday events run from 3:00 PM to 3:00 PM next day with sick call recreation swimming band dinner dinner band rehearsal assemble city and county retreat assembly flag pole curfew lights out reveille breakfast inspections counselor meeting crime control clinic department reports due band lunch band rehearsal all offices operating at Irvine Hall Byers Hall Vine Area Boyd Dining Hall Auditorium and Flag Pole.

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Rowe Named Key Lincoln County American Legion Leader

Jim Rowe, assistant director of the National Americanism Division, oversees youth programs for the American Legion and directs Boys Nation. A former NBC writer-producer, he enjoys swimming and views Buckeye Boys State 1968 as among the best yet after attending 16 across the nation.

American Legion Jim Rowe Rowe National Americanism Division the Legion Mr. Rowe Boys Nation NBC Buckeye

Nationalists file million dollar suit against Federalist state officials

Nationalists accuse Federalists of violating rules in a campaign rally per BES Citizenship Handbook. Suit seeks 500000 dollars for abridgement of equity and mental anguish. Plaintiffs include Luke Witte Robert Hange Mark Riegal Don Perry Richard Magly. defendants include Robert Ryan John Nutt Sergio de la Rocha Larry Lang Paul Sylvester. Case to be heard in Supreme Court.

BES Bob Ryan Luke Witte Larry Lang Don Perry Robert Hange Mark Riegal Richard Magly Robert Ryan John Nutt Sergio de la Rocha Paul Sylvester Tom Murphy Council Sureme Citizen’s Handbook Federalists Murphy

All-Ohio honorees span basketball to baseball names

James Hodsdon notes several Boys Stateers earning AP All-Ohio honors. Ken Green of White City averaged 22 ppg as Grand Valley’s returning letterman. Luke Witte of Warner City posted 27.7 ppg for Marlington. Bob Wilcher of Mooney City made AA first or second team, Terry Blackburn of Patterson City starred in baseball for Marion-Franklin with seven doubles and .428 tournament average.

James Hodsden Ken Green White City McQuigg County Ken Associated Press Grand Valley Ashtablula County Luke Witte Warner City Galbraith County Lake Marlington High School Alliance Luke Fice Bob Wilcher Mooney City DeWeese County A.p Bob Zanesville Columbus East Terry Blackburn Terry Columbus Marion-Franklin M-F Cleveland Shaw Patterson City Elden County

Democracy defined by varied readers in People’s Forum

In today’s People’s Forum readers share definitions of democracy. Larry Fischer calls it a life where people govern themselves with religious freedom. Mike Carrothers says people choose how they are governed and by whom. Buckey Channell emphasizes freedoms and inalienable rights amid imperfections. Lee Scott defines it as the right to govern oneself. Dave Zoba notes it allows voting for unfamiliar candidates, as shown in Buckeye Boys State elections.

People’s Forum Larry Fischer Suhr City Mike Carrothers Hartpeace City Buckey Channell Lee Scott Bettman City Dave Zoba Gardner City

Fr Richard Connelly To Speak At Boys State Talk Tonight

Father Richard Connelly longtime chaplain of the Cleveland Browns and former chaplain for the American Legion and Ohio Knights of Columbus will address Boys State delegates at Bird Arena during Tuesday’s assembly. The popular, humorous speaker is known for fostering youth engagement and has spoken at numerous sports banquets and youth gatherings.

Bird Arena Father Richard Connelly American Legion Ohio Knights of Columbus Cleveland Browns Father Connelly Boys State

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State Bureau Ohio Assembly Marty Cummins Marty John Russel Mary Cummins Don Nickey Richard Lemure General Assembly By Tom Hathaway Sible Mike Snow Sean Majors Chris Sekerak Defense Council For Doug Meister Doug American Legion Commission Meister The Richard Connelly Sormabona Postion Promisen
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