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Jefferson Party

In its first nominating convention held
Wednesday evening the Jefferson Party
parted with University tradition and
nominated a first-year man to run for
Student Council in the election scheduled
for next month.

Bill Hurd, the first-year man, was
nominated after advocating "moderation
and reason" in Student Council actions.
He termed the present council as
"unrepresentative of the University." He
stated that he hoped to increase the
influence of the first-year men at the
University.

The other four men competing for the
four nominations to Student Council
were Tom Brown, Quinn Spitzer, Norton
Schlachter, and Henry Bowden.

Mr. Brown stated in his campaign
speech that he was tired of the Student
Council writing letters to outside groups and
people about matters not directly concerning
the University of the student. He asked for
a council "relevant" to the University.

Mr. Spitzer asked for responsible action on
the part of the Student Council. He stated his
desire to see "constructive change," not just
change for its own sake.

Mr. Schlachter called for "responsible
progress" on the part of student leaders. He
explained the necessity of giving first-year men
and independents a strong voice so they will
feel an integral part of the University.

Mr. Bowden said that the Student Council
should deal only with issues that relate to the
University and its students. He said that in the
past the Council has been characterized by "a
mile of activism hoping for an inch of
concession."

Receiving the nominations were Mr. Brown
with 77 votes. Mr. Spitzer with 76. Mr.
with 58, and Mr. Bowden with 43 votes. Mr.
Schlachter received 39 votes.

The Jefferson Party also nominated three
candidates to for the Judiciary Council.
Competing for the three nominations to the
Judiciary Council were Pete Ricardelli. Zeb
Inge. Ted Foote, and Brad Jordan. Each of
these candidates the importance of
facilitating the implementation of the new
Judiciary Constitution. Some questions they
raised concerned the administration review of
decisions, and a better defining of some vague
terms, specifically "lady-like conduct."

Messrs. Foote, Inge, and Ricardelli received
the party's nominations with Mr. Foote
receiving 87 votes. Mr. Inge 69. Mr. Ricardelli
54, and Mr. Jordan receiving 40.

All the nominees met after the convention
to discuss campaign procedures and strategy.