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White nationalist group to meet in Eaton next month

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By Katie Wedell, Staff Writer Updated 1:00 PM Thursday, February 16, 2012

A white nationalist group that supports Adolf Hitler’s philosophy of National Socialism is planning a meeting in Preble County next month.

Members of the Ohio Chapter of the National Socialist Movement will hold a meet and greet for new members in Eaton on March 24, the movement’s national Chief of Staff, Jason Hiecke, confirmed Wednesday.

He said the event is not a public rally or protest of any kind.

An event listing on the group’s website, nsm88.org, says the event will begin at 11 a.m., but does not give an exact location.

Preble County Sheriff Mike Simpson said he was not aware of the planned event until today.

“If they have a permit, they certainly have a right to meet,” he said.

Eaton Police Chief Chad Depew said the same group held an event on a farm outside of Eaton three years ago where participants burned books.

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