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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1976

Page

6

Nationalist Party Convention Chooses New Officers

The Nationalist party convened in Boyd Hall to nominate a permanent party chairman and elect a party secretary. Philip Monnin defeated Jerry Williams for chairman by 11 votes. Williams then beat Kevin Ship for secretary by nine votes. The platform opposed state aid to private and parochial schools with funding to public education by local governments.

Nationalist Party Boyd Hall Philip Monnin Williams City Jerry Williams Smith Monnin Kevin Ship Copeland

Buckeye Boys State Band Prepares for Rallies and Record Session

The Buckeye Boys State Band gathers over 140 members from across the state led by director Mr. W. Pete DeWeese. A record 54 trumpets auditioned this year as the group performs at assemblies and rallies and may cut a record later in the week. The roster lists members by county and city, including Warner Campbell City and Plank II members, with numerous names such as Mark And dress and Geoffrey Fischer among others.

Buckeye Pete’’ DeWeese

Federalists Elect Stein and Set Platform at Buckeye Boys State

The Ohio convention of the Federalist party chose Kent Stein as chairman on the fourth ballot with 192 votes and elected Tim Celek as state secretary. The platform calls for more education funding from lottery, death penalty for serious crimes, system reforms in juvenile and parole, mental institutions upgrade, tax relief to spur industry, environmental enforcement, new energy, firearm registration, and welfare reconstruction. Phil Saunders defeated Richard Cordray for governor, highlighting Buckeye Boys State leadership. Saunders hails from Bedford Heights and excels in sports and academics.

Kent Stein Tim Celek Federalist Party Phil Saunders Richard Cordray Buckeye Saunders Bedford Heights Cleveland Bedford High School

Latta Added to Hall of Fame

Delbert Latta, longtime U S House member from the 5th District, guest spoke at a Sunday assembly and received a hall of fame nod. He urged Buckeye Boys State participants to pursue public service, noting his roles on the House Rules Budget and Export Control committees after a career in state senate and Congress.

Latta Hall of Fame Delbert Latta U.S House of Representative U.S. House House Rules Committee Budget Committee Export Control Boys Staters American Legion Buckeye Boys State

State Officials In Athens Wednesday

Buckeye Boys State will host Gov. James A. Rhodes and cabinet staff on Wednesday June 23 with a large Columbus delegation expected. Latta criticizes federal deficits and lauds Declaration of Independence ideals while Boys State leaders recognize his Buckeye Boys State Hall of Fame award. Saunders wins gubernatorial bid. other race results include Cole for secretary of state, Stover for state treasurer, Buck for state auditor, and Aponte for attorney general.

Buckeye Boys State James A. Rhodes Boys State Columbus Assembly of

Primary Election Results from Boys State 1976

The 1976 Bicentennial Boys State primary results show nationalists and federalists choosing governors, lieutenant governors, secretaries of state, treasurers, auditors, and attorneys general. Winners include Rick Cordray, Rick Cole, William Orris, Scott Buck, Heriberto Aponte, and Jeff Laws, with multiple judicial posts filled and many other candidates listed.

Jeff Laws Greg Ultman Tom Schmenk Jim Beidler Court of Appeals Sal Ponzio John Haas Scott Jones Kurt Bilas Tom Butera Lou Smith Gary Minnick Tom Cliff Mark Dickinson Lyn Hurd Paul Weaver John Stromme Jeff Jones Bill Boggs Pat Smith Bill

Recreation counselor Lt. Hosket to oversee James Dorm facilities

Lt. Gary Hosket named special recreation counselor in James Dorm, Room 112. He coordinates footballs, frisbees, softballs and basketballs via I D card exchanges and returns. He starts inter county basketball and football tourneys as weather allows. tennis courts and pool open after office hours.

Gary Hosket Lt. Hosket James Dormitory Hasket Boys State

Nationalists and Federalists Learn Government Through Two Parties

Delegates at Boys State engage in a practical government exercise by splitting into two equal groups named the Nationalists and Federalists. The Nationalists trace to the 1824 split leading to Adams and Clay and eventual Whig absorption in 1834, while Federalists descend from Hamilton era advocating a strong financial system and strict domestic law enforcement.

Boys State Henry Clay Andrew Jackson John Quincy Adams William Crawford Congress Adams

Aponte Ist To File For State Office Amid 1976 Rush

Since 7 20 Saturday evening Herberto Aponte filed for a state elected office and about 235 more followed in the secretary of state’s office. Acting Secretary Roger Myers said primary system enthusiasm exceeds expectations and rosters of party delegates and county city nominations will flood the office during Election 76.

Herberto Aponte Secretary of State Roger Myers Myers

Hetuck the Legion workshop paper's daily issue

Hetuck serves as the official publication of the American Legion government workshop. It is published daily except Saturday and has an approximate circulation of 15,000.

Buckeye Boys State Hetuck The American Legion Government Workshop

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Sherlock Tim Balda Warner Campbell City Mark Andress Geoffrey Fischer Brian Hine Doug Pohl Kim Rettig Martin City John Ciolla Eric Elg Steven Eulberg Jim Ortman Steven Ray Jim Repp Ralph Rivera Thomas Vance Smith City Jim Giglierano Scott Jeffers John Miller Kurt Smelser Galbraith Bettman City Jeff Bar Plank Mainenance Kevin Eversizer Martin McDermott Steve Neff Roy St. John Cole Coffey City Bob Pollock Greg Strac Eaton City Joe Hart Joseph Leithhold Philip Sherick David Shull Gerald Strong Craig Sheetz Mark Turned Kitchen City Chris Thomas Muth Chris Myers Bradley Phillips Mark Rossano Hartpence Eugene Jeffrey Kurt Weibel Craig Arndt Shur Dave Fisher Joe Kratzer Ken Ball Williams Damond Mace Eldon County Cobb Dennis Burkey Stacy McClain Kevin Walker Dave Wells Dave Wickerham McCan Mike Biddinger Bryan Boos Mark Bockelman Brian Faber Tom Gorsuch Kevin Kingline Doug Sewell Patterson Layne Beamer Ronald Beery Tom Birler Pat Chaney Mike Fortunato James Galane Bill McDonald Alan Money Martin Olsen Hoger Miller James McElrath Thomas Smith Kurtis Wilder Robert Young Stone Mark Arms Jim Giltner Jim Brechbuler Ron Bauman Frank Galen Stein Federalist Ohio University Ohio U.S. Rep Athens Washington Rep America United States Douglas MacArthur National Alec Blair Mr. Latta Buckeye Boys State Hall of Fame Kip Frey Frey Greg William Sherlock Newton Falls Brad Kastan Ashland Richard Allan Cole Stone City Westerville Jerry L. Rutledge Carrollton Jerry L. Stover Gardner City Warren William SM. Orris Suhr City Madison Scott E. Buck Sebring Steve D. Hirschfeld St. Marys Herbierto Aponte Lorain Bob L. Apple Brady City Xenia BBS Rick Cordray Dave Stucki Tom Keith Melavagno Dan Watson Tom Campbell Keith Ware Brucker Jeff Bartoszewicz Philip Saunders John Welch Steve Hafer Larry Lika Ed Munshower John Ross Jeff Rutledge Bill Clem Jerry Stover Ron Hatfield Steve Hirschfeld Ron Fritch Jim Scuro Mike Dixon Bob Apple Attorney Genera Bill O'Connell Jeff Moore Pat Schaeffer Jerome Shepler Roy Dalton Rick Brown Darrell Yocum Dan Brackle Judge of Court of Appeals Associate Justice Action Kirk Salisbury Jim Winegarner Daniel Pollak Doug Hendershott Bob Feroxe Carl Scheiderer Scott Kelly Ken Omura Mohan Rao Tom Coffing Jim James Gee Clay Whigs the Treasury Alexander Hamilton Aponte Bill Doan Tim Lucas
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