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The fourteenth issue of the [[LP News]] publication discusses the upcoming National Convention in Cleveland, OH.
There is an article about what is going on with the various state parties.
The "Political Perspective" article talks about the new conservative movement of the times.


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MacBride, Nathan and Rothbard scheduled to speak in Cleveland.
=MacBride, Nathan and Rothbard scheduled to speak in Cleveland.=
   
   
An all-star lineup of libertarians, headed by Roger MacBride, Tonie Nathan, and Murray Rothbard, is scheduled to address the 200+ people who will be attending the 1973 LP Convention in Cleveland, June 8-10.
An all-star lineup of libertarians, headed by [[Roger MacBride]], [[Tonie Nathan]], and [[Murray Rothbard]], is scheduled to address the 200+ people who will be attending the [[National Convention 1973|1973 LP Convention]] in Cleveland, June 8-10.
MacBride, Nathan and Rothbard will be the featured speakers at a buffet dinner on
MacBride, Nathan and Rothbard will be the featured speakers at a buffet dinner on the evening of Friday the 8th, according to present plans; other speakers who will address the convention include most of the best-known names in the libertarian movement.
the evening of Friday the 8th, according to present plans; other speakers who will address the convention include most of the best-known names in the libertarian movement.
The convention will officially get under way at 1:00 pm on Friday, but early arrivals will be able to get acquainted (or re-acquainted) at an informal party Thursday night.
The convention will officially get under way at 1:00 pm on Friday, but early arrivals will be able to get acquainted (or re-acquainted) at an informal party Thursday night.


The Friday afternoon session will be the first of four political action training sessions; it will deal with Use of Issues To Gain Public Support for Libertarianism. Scheduled panelists for this session include Ed Clark, Willis Stone and Andrea Millen.
The Friday afternoon session will be the first of four political action training sessions; it will deal with Use of Issues To Gain Public Support for Libertarianism. Scheduled panelists for this session include [[Ed Clark]], [[Willis Stone]] and [[Andrea Millen]].
Following this session, there will be a Press Reception for "VIPs" -- at which members of the press will get a chance to talk to Roger MacBride, Tonie Nathan, Murray Rothbard, and National LP Chairman Susan Nolan.
 
Following this session, there will be a Press Reception for "VIPs" -- at which members of the press will get a chance to talk to [[Roger MacBride]], [[Tonie Nathan]], [[Murray Rothbard]], and National LP Chairman [[Susan Nolan]].


The Reception will be followed by the afore­ mentioned Buffet Dinner, at which MacBride, Nathan and Rothbard will each speak briefly.
The Reception will be followed by the afore­ mentioned Buffet Dinner, at which MacBride, Nathan and Rothbard will each speak briefly.
Saturday will start off with a Buffet Break­ fast from 7:30 to 9:00 am. Then, at 9:00, the second political action training session will convene. This session will deal with Effective Use of Media, and scheduled panelists include Tonie Nathan, Karl Bray, Don Ernsberger and Bill Westmiller.
After a break for lunch, the convention will resume Saturday afternoon with a ·session on Fund-Raising, running from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Scheduled panelists include Wain Dawson, Ed Crane, David Walter and Bob Meier.


At 3:00, the fourth and final political action training session will commence. This will be an "open exchange" session on the topic of building a state or local LP organization, with those
Saturday will start off with a Buffet Break­ fast from 7:30 to 9:00 am. Then, at 9:00, the second political action training session will convene. This session will deal with Effective Use of Media, and scheduled panelists include [[Tonie Nathan]], [[Karl Bray]], [[Don Ernsberger]] and [[Bill Westmiller]].
who want to start an LP group but don't know how asking questions of those who have done so successfully.
 
After a break for lunch, the convention will resume Saturday afternoon with a ·session on Fund-Raising, running from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Scheduled panelists include [[Wain Dawson]], [[Ed Crane, [[David Walter]] and [[Bob Meier]].
 
At 3:00, the fourth and final political action training session will commence. This will be an "open exchange" session on the topic of building a state or local LP organization, with those who want to start an LP group but don't know how asking questions of those who have done so successfully.
 
And to wrap things up, on Saturday night there will be a poolside luau, where everyone can relax and enjoy themselves. Sunday will be taken up with a National LP ExecComm meeting, which anyone who wishes may attend as an observer.
And to wrap things up, on Saturday night there will be a poolside luau, where everyone can relax and enjoy themselves. Sunday will be taken up with a National LP ExecComm meeting, which anyone who wishes may attend as an observer.


All the above-described events will take place at the Holiday Inn of Strongsville, which is about 15 minutes from the Cleyeland Airport.
All the above-described events will take place at the Holiday Inn of Strongsville, which is about 15 minutes from the Cleyeland Airport.
Room rates at the Holiday Inn are $16 for a single, $20 for a double, and $3 per head extra for occupancy by more than two persons.
Room rates at the Holiday Inn are $16 for a single, $20 for a double, and $3 per head extra for occupancy by more than two persons.
Convention Registration Fee, as reported in the last LP NEWS is $10 for party members and $12 for others. This Fee includes all convention paraphernalia, and use of the convention facilities, but does not include any of the social events. --
Anyone who wishes to attend the Buffet Breakfast, Buffet Dinner and speeches, and Poolside Luau must purchase a $25 11 Party Ticket II    from  the Ohio LP. These tickets, which will be sold on
an all-or-nothing basis, must·be ordered by June 3rd.


For this reason, and to assure accommodations at the Holiday Inn, we strongly urge all LP members to send in their Convention Registration to
Convention Registration Fee, as reported in the last LP NEWS is $10 for party members and $12 for others. This Fee includes all convention paraphernalia, and use of the convention facilities, but does not include any of the social events.
LP National immediately. If you wish to purchase a "Party Ticket" as well, let us know when you send in your registration, or order directly from Ohio LP (204 Solon Road #6, Bedford OH 44146).
 
This need not be paid for until you arrive in Cleveland, and may be charged on a Master Charge card, if you wish. Convention Registration Fees may not be ch rged.
Anyone who wishes to attend the Buffet Breakfast, Buffet Dinner and speeches, and Poolside Luau must purchase a $25 11 Party Ticket II from the [[Libertarian Party of Ohio|Ohio LP]]. These tickets, which will be sold on an all-or-nothing basis, must·be ordered by June 3rd.
The 1 73 LPCon is shaping up to be the big libertarian event of the year. Don 1 t miss it!
 
For this reason, and to assure accommodations at the Holiday Inn, we strongly urge all LP members to send in their Convention Registration to LP National immediately. If you wish to purchase a "Party Ticket" as well, let us know when you send in your registration, or order directly from Ohio LP (204 Solon Road #6, Bedford OH 44146).
 
This need not be paid for until you arrive in Cleveland, and may be charged on a Master Charge card, if you wish. Convention Registration Fees may not be charged.
 
The 1973 LPCon is shaping up to be the big libertarian event of the year. Don't miss it!


LIBERTARIAN CANDIDATES SCORE WELL
==LIBERTARIAN CANDIDATES SCORE WELL IN LOCAL ELECTIONS IN ILLINOIS, COLO, & OKLA==
IN LOCAL ELECTIONS IN ILLINOIS, COLO, & OKLA


Libertarian candidates in Illinois, Colorado and Oklahoma pulled percentages ranging from 10% to over 40% in city elections in March and April.
Libertarian candidates in Illinois, Colorado and Oklahoma pulled percentages ranging from 10% to over 40% in city elections in March and April.
In Illinois, Ralph Hoekstra garnered over '800 votes out of about 5,000 cast in a race for 10th ward alderman in Rockford.
In Colorado Springs, four LP members ran for city council. Of the four, Reba Cross came the closest to winning, with better· than 40% of the
vote in a two-way race; the other three candidates,
Eric Westling, Ann Wiley and Bob Wason all got between 10% and 15% of the vote in their races. Wason finished 3rd in a four-way race,
Westling third out of three, and Wiley 4th out
of a field of ten who were going for two at large seats.
In Norman, Oklahoma, LP member Steven Brown
got 1,444 votes (compared to the victor's 4,185) in a try for a City Council seat; he did better than any other "student II    candidate.


SPOTLIGHT ON STATE PARTIES
In Illinois, [[Ralph Hoekstra]] garnered over '800 votes out of about 5,000 cast in a race for 10th ward alderman in Rockford.
 
In Colorado Springs, four LP members ran for city council. Of the four, [[Reba Cross]] came the closest to winning, with better· than 40% of the vote in a two-way race; the other three candidates, [[Eric Westling]], [[Ann Wiley]] and [[Bob Wason]] all got between 10% and 15% of the vote in their races. Wason finished 3rd in a four-way race, Westling third out of three, and Wiley 4th out of a field of ten who were going for two at large seats.
 
In Norman, Oklahoma, LP member [[Steven Brown]] got 1,444 votes (compared to the victor's 4,185) in a try for a City Council seat; he did better than any other "student" candidate.
 
=SPOTLIGHT ON STATE PARTIES=
   
   
 
[[Alaska Libertarian Party|ALASKA LP]] Chairman [[Grant C. LaPoint]] ran a "token" write-in campaign for the Congressional seat left vacant by the death of Nick Begich. Despite having only a few dollars to spend, and entering the race only two weeks before the election date, Grant received almost 100 votes. More important, he received fairly extensive media coverage, and generated a number of inquiries from people interested in joining the Alaska LP.  The party has had over 20 radio/TV appearances to date, as well as substantial newspaper coverage.
ALASKA LP Chairman Grant C. LaPoint ran a
11 t oken11  write-in campaign for the Congressional seat left vacant by the death of Nick Begich.
Despite having only a few dollars to spend, and entering the race only two weeks before the election date, Grant received almost 100 votes. More important, he received fairly extensive media coverage, and generated a number of inquiries from people interested in joining the Alaska LP.  The party has had over 20 radio/TV appearances to date, as well as substantial newspaper coverage.


HAWAII LP took an active role in the April 14 Tax Protest activities that were jointly conducted by libertarian organizations all over the country; their demonstration in front of the Governor's Mansion received substantial media coverage, and the HLP-ers distributed over 1,000 leaflets containing key facts
HAWAII LP took an active role in the April 14 Tax Protest activities that were jointly conducted by libertarian organizations all over the country; their demonstration in front of the Governor's Mansion received substantial media coverage, and the HLP-ers distributed over 1,000 leaflets containing key facts
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