Michael I. Brown
Structure Interactive

Below is a listing of Grand Rapids Press articles featuring Peter Secchia between 1973 and 1995. To view articles from January 1995 to present, please visit: http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/grpress/index.html?ts=1045839029

4/17/73		"Eastside restaurant expands, Name to "'Steak Co.'" - P.7-B"
10/28/74		"Pomp, Circumstance is homecoming tune - P.1-A"
10/30/74		"Hello, Jerry . . . P.1-A"
3/23/75		"Detroit Free Press Magazine Article: 'Ford's Pal Pete Secchia'"
4/17/75		Football cards bring fines - P.2-B
5/27/75		Ford gives $500 for pool - P.2-B
8/13/75		Parks' letter called unfair - P.___-A
2/11/76		"Ford backers head for sunshine, Votes . . . P.1-C"
2/13/76		Ford flight lans snowballing - P.1-C
2/17/76		Ford boosters set for Florida trip - P.1-B
2/21/76		Ford's committee helps 'friends' flight take off - P.5-C
2/23/76		Hometowners carry storm of Ford support to Florida - P.1-C
3/10/76		Exclusive message - P.4-C
3/10/76		Florida hot line wreathes in smiles - P.4-C
3/26/76		Local Ford boosters taking another show on the road - P.1-A
5/16/76		Peter Secchia and the Ford connection - P.5 - Sun Magazine
8/19/76		Maury De Jonge - P.1-B
11/5/76		City couple sharged Ford ballot vigil - P.3-B
11/19/76		Secchia in for Damstra in GOP race - P.3-B
12/9/76		Kent GOP elects Secchia party chairman - P.4-B
9/19/77		Resignes from NACVE - P.3-C
11/11/77		Kent GOP chiefs press for solution to per diem flap - P.1-C
1/21/77		Kent GOP chairman is education advisory role - P.2-C
11/19/77		"Commison pay issue distorted, tow Republican leaders charge - P.3-A"
4/20/78		FEC fines Secchia for Ford spending - P.2-A
7/30/78		Friendly Runkel-Secchia feud surfaces - P.1-A
11/28/78		Secchia cool to GOP post - P.3-B
1/2/79		Error by press in report that Secchia is head of MSU Alumni Club - P.3-A
5/22/79		"Secchia for Connally, with Ford's blessing - P.3-B"
5/31/79		42 pages - and GR gets 3 paragraphs - P.1-B
9/12/79		Ford backers flock to Connally - P.1-A
12/4/79		In war of words; GOP Chairman adds a few - P.1-B
1/20/80		Local MSU boosters mixed over departure - P.5-C
2/22/80		"Top fundraiser Connally running in the red, cuts back campaign - P.1-A"
2/24/80		Peter Secchia plans more restaurants - P.2-H
6/30/80		"Angered by conservative challenge, Milliken threatens to sit out election - P.3-A"
6/8/80		Moderates' retain state GOP control - P.1-A
6/9/80		State GOP committeeman ran as an 'independent' - P.1-A
7/15/80		Differences over VP pick cause friction among state's delgates - P.1-A
10/14/80		Coalition takes aim at TISCH Proposal; GOP's Secchia criticizes scare tactics - P.3-A
2/8/81		County GOP leaders prepare to battle over tradition - P.6-A
2/20/81		Secchia may try to unseat GOP's state chairman - P.1-A
2/22/81		Islands leader visits GR - P.2-A
2/27/81		Kent Republicans in key roles at state convention in Detroit - P.1-A
2/28/81		Secchia doesn't have the support fo top GOP post - P.1-A
3/1/81		Secchia sits out GOP vote for chairman - P.1-A
5/29/81		Secchia gets city aid for two restaurants - P.1-C
8/19/81		City backs off tax-free bonds on 2 EDC deals - P.1-A
9/21/81		Monday guest: GOP fever runs high with Pete Secchia - P.3-F
1/4/82		Principle' at stake as Secchia fights suit - P.1-A
4/19/82		City readies hero's welcome for Lousma - P.1-A
5/19/82		"Won't appeal court order, Secchia says - P.3-C"
8/12/82		Vander Laan's bandwagon is upset by Brickley's ______________
8/30/82		Baxter Center youngsters have day to remember - P.1-C
10/13/82		Secchia wants feminist GOP leader to quit - P.1-B
11/4/82		Local party leaders differ on the impact of elections - P.1-C
11/11/82		GR backers withhold green from MSU - P.1-E
12/30/82		Secchia heads Sons of Italy chapter formed here - P.8-D
1/18/83		GOP leaders want state chief to update party's techniques - P.3-B
1/20/83		"Ford, Secchia differ on next GOP Chairman - P.1-B"
3/3/83		Secchia heads GOP team to set priorities - P.5-C
5/23/83		Amway Hotel may buy 1913 Room from Secchia - P.1-C
9/4/83		"Secchia is bsuy as businessman, involved citizen - P.3-E"
11/8/83		Secchia is setting tables for free Thanksgiving Fete - P.12-D
12/13/83		Morales fuming after musicians are turned away at Drasin Bash - P.2-A
1/12/84		"GOP straw poll a Reagan sweep, but wait until '88 - P.3-B"
2/7/84		"Secchia, Otterbacher, to open debate series at Aquinas - P.2-B"
2/10/84		Secchia-Otterbacher debate appreciated by Aquinas audience - P.4-C
3/4/84		The Detroit News - Peter Secchia: GOP's hair shirt - P.1-B
3/27/84		James Dunn charges 'Boss Secchia' used his clout for Lousma - P.1-B
6/13/84		Secchia primes final jab in GOP Senate primary's war of words - P.2-D
8/19/84		Secchia is at GOP Convention to work - he commands wheels - P.11
8/22/84		"To 'Victors', the song is spoiled - P.4-A"
8/23/84		Secchia seeks high position on GOP National Panel - P.3-C
8/25/84		Secchia wins high Midwest GOP post - P.1-A
9/16/84		Secchia: A study in contrasts - P.1-H
9/18/84		Correction: Identification of Secchia firm - P.2-B
10/1/84		Morales gets Besta the Festa - P.2-A
1/20/85		Grand Rapids to host Midwest GOP parley - P.1-A
6/20/85		Diplomacy mutes potential discord at river - P.2-E
1/14/86		"Secchias give $200,000 to EGR High School for a fitness center - P.1-B"
1/21/86		"EGR fitness unit to be ""the best"" for athletes"
1/21/86		Secchia gift is in stock - P.19-EP
4/1/86		Secchia's restaurants are for sales - P.6-A
4/17/86		Standing rib - P.6-D
7/21/86		GOP's Peter Secchia reportedly will give Lucas his endorsement - P.3-A
7/21/86		Lawsuit triggered sale of Tootsie's - P.1-C
7/22/86		Lucas wins Secchia endorsement as GOP Gubernatioral choice - P.2-D
4/26/87		Secchia rips conservative Republicans - P.1-A
9/11/87		Secchia calls '88 bid for Senate 'unlikely' - P.3-C
9/21/87		Secchia admonishes Robertson for prying into State Party affairs - P.1-A
9/22/87		Peter the Reluctant - P.10-A (editorial)
11/20/87		"Secchia, Posthumus clash in battle over GOP rules - P.1-A"
12/2/87		Secchia decides not to run for U.S. Senate - P.3-B
1/10/88		Secchia faces competition for top GOP committee - P.1-A
1/12/88		Bush-Robertson 'Holy War' heats up . . . Secchia says state voters not in tune with evangelists - P.1-A
1/22/88		"Robertson lying about mail source, Secchia says - P.3-C (1st edition)"
1/29/88		"Secchia, Chrysler left in race for GOP post - P-1.A"
1/30/88		"Secchia, Romney waging a quiet feud - P.1-A"
1/31/88		Fast footwork keeps Secchia in GOP post - P.7-A
2/14/88		We should have let picture tell the story - P.11-D
4/26/88		Secchia helps send 130 students to Capital - P.3-B
5/10/88		"$2,500 donated to fitness center - P.3-EP"
6/5/88		"Chairman of the Board, Universal Companies, Inc. - P.1-B"
8/18/88		High energy . . . GOP Committeeman Peter Secchia is charged up to win race for Bush - P.4-A
2/3/89		Ethnic ties no clear asset for Secchia's diplomatic bid - P.4-A
2/12/89		Rumors in Italy call Secchia new Ambassador - P.1-A
2/14/89		"Secchia gets post in Italy, Henry says - P.1-A"
2/15/89		Friends hail likely post for Secchia - P.1-A
2/15/89		Official Presidential nod could move Secchia into post by March - P.1-A
2/15/89		Universal sound even without Secchia - P.8-D
2/16/89		Secchia would join long line of diplomats from GR area - P.4-A
2/16/89		"Secchia gets o.k. from Rome, say aides to Italian Premier - P.1-A"
2/17/89		Secchia the MSU Basketball fan - P.1-A
3/11/89		Bush adviser confirms Secchia choice - P.3-A
3/30/89		"Secchia is choice for Italy post, says President - P.1-A"
3/31/89		Waiting game . . . Peter Secchia must get in line for Senate confirmation - P.2-C
4/2/89		"Secchia's friends recall his hits, misses at Ambassadorial sendoff - P.1-A"
4/2/89		Citizen Secchia - P.6-F
4/3/89		Hoops attract Secchia and 800 ticket buyers - P.1-D
5/7/89		Secchia to face Senate panel Monday - P.1-F
5/9/89		Step toward Rome . . . Secchia sails nearly unscathed through confirmation hearing - P.1-A
5/11/89		"Arrivaderci, Roma? No, just a brief snafu for Secchia - P.1-A"
5/13/89		Chances of Secchia getting to Italy in time for Bush trip are slim - P.3-A
5/18/89		Secchia nomination sent to Senate with doubts - P.1-A
5/19/89		Senate adjours; Secchia on hold - P.1-C
5/20/89		GOP Senator mum on why he blocked Secchia - P.3-A
5/23/89		Bush visit to Italy may snag approval of Secchia - P.1-B
5/25/89		"Nomination stalled, but Secchia soiree to be held June 6 - P.3-C"
5/26/89		"Secchia gets White House, State Department backing - P.1-C"
5/27/89		"Despite rumbles, Secchia suitable for Italy post: Ford - P.3-A"
5/29/89		"Bush preps for Summit, calls Secchia 'good friend' - P.1-A"
May-89		Nortorious Ambassadors - P.25 - Newsweek
5/31/89		Secchia nomination still on 'hold' status as Senate reconvenes - P.3-D
6/6/89		Secchia in the middle - P.10-A (editorial)
6/6/89		Annual Ford reunion gives Secchia boost - P.1-B
6/7/89		Secchia's pals pile on the praises as he waits for Ambassadorship - P.1-A
6/9/89		Secchia still hostage to GOP battle with White House - P.3-C
6/13/89		"Wallop meets with Bush, but Secchia stays on hold - P.3-D"
6/17/89		Wallop relents; Secchia may get the nod at last - P.3-A
6/22/89		Secchia gears up for duties in Italy - P.1-A
6/26/89		Italian envoy gives blessing to Secchia - P.1-A
6/28/89		"Mr. Ambassador . . . Secchia sworn in, ready to begin work in Rome - P.1-A"
6/29/89		Secchia displays wit for Italian media - P.1-C
6/30/89		When in Rome . . . P.1-C
7/5/89		Italians receive Secchia's credentials - P.2-B
7/6/89		"He's diplomatically correct, but Secchia suffers anyway - P.3-A"
7/12/89		New Universal boss has 'gentler' style - P.10-A
8/12/89		Protocol daze . . . Adjusting to life as Ambassador to Italy hasn't been easy for Secchia and family - P.1-A
8/24/89		400 Republicans attend fundraiser; see state victories - P.1-C
8/25/89		Area art to hang in Ambassador's Rome Villa - P.1-C
10/14/89		Secchia urges executives to scale language bars - P.6-A
10/29/89		Hard-working Peter Secchia out to change his image in Italian Post - P.1-A
11/5/89		When in Rome - P.1-B
11/5/89		Day-by-day diplomacy - P.1-B
11/5/89		Tracking down the Secchia story was no Roman Holiday - P.15-D
5/7/90		Pete greets the Veep - P.1-D
5/20/90		Secchia brings Italian delegation to talk of trade - P.1-F
5/21/90		"Secchia reports he's earning e steem of Italian people, press - P.1"
5/22/90		Secchia encourages ventures in Italy - P.5-B
5/23/90		Secchia urges are business executives to agressively pursue ventures in Italy - P.5-B
6/10/90		More than one version of Italy - P.1-D
8/10/90		"U.S. saw invasion coming, Secchia says in visit here - P.4-A"
8/28/90		"Friends, give Secchia estate a facelift - P.1-B"
11/17/90		"Bush 'not looking for war' with Iraqis, Secchia says - P.3-A"
11/28/90		DeVos's 'WOP' no problem for Secchia - P.4-B
1/18/91		Terror threat means life is on 'High Alert' for Secchias in Italy - P.6-A
4/27/91		Visiting Secchia recalls disturbing war protests in Italy - P.3-A
7/11/91		Secchia reported 'itching' to leave Italy - P.1-C
8/6/91		Secchia ready for another political challenge - P.1-B
8/9/91		All roads lead to Festa - P.1-B
11/2/91		Secchia still quiet on political plans - P.4-A
2/6/92		At Anzio: Sacrifices for freedom - P.11-A
3/13/92		Senate possibility 'excites' Secchia - P.1-C
6/4/92		Secchia eyes MSU Presidency - P.4-B
6/5/92		Ex-DNR boss expected to be picked by MSU - P.4-C
11/8/92		Secchia mulls Senate bid upon return home - P.3-A
1/20/93		Politics make Secchia favorite to take on Riegle - P.1-A
2/6/93		"Secchia is back in town, seeking new challenges - P.3-A"
2/10/93		Secchia on Old Kent Board - P.8-D
2/23/93		Secchia says CEOS missing big markets - P.2-B
3/2/93		Opera fundraiser goes over the top - P.9-A
3/4/93		"Word hard, read up on cultures, Secchia tells student - P.7-E; P.15-NW; P.10-S; P.11-NE"
4/7/93		Former GM Chairman candidate for MSU Presidency - P.4-B
7/3/93		Secchia not expected to be named to MSU post - P.1-A
7/15/93		Secchia concedes he's probably out of running to be MSU President - P.3-B
8/8/93		Secchias offer Festa auction items - P.2-F
8/18/93		Secchia blasts selection process that denied him MSU Presidency - P.6-A
9/3/93		Secchia won't go after U.S. Senate seat - P.1-C
9/24/93		Businesses urged to seek new markets - P.1-LS
9/27/93		Freshly scrubbed Cesarini Venus graces National Gallery of Art - P.12-D
10/25/93		Universal Products pitches its first public stock offering - P.5-B
1/19/94		Secchia's challenge; revamp government - P.4-A
2/6/94		"Want to show, gain respect? Be on time - P.1-C"
2/20/94		Secchia's stirring up state government again - P.1-C
2/23/94		"Secchia, Engler appoint 4 to commission - P.3-B"
2/25/94		Secchia wants downtown home - P.9-A
3/30/94		Secchia puts aside business to boost charity tourney - P.6-D
4/5/94		Mayor is appointed to State Task Force - P.2-B
5/10/94		Secchia 'steps up' to Macker Charity Jam - P.1-D
5/18/94		"Eliminate duplicated services, local leaders tell Secchia committee - P.2-B"
5/29/94		Do-or-Die shot nearly stalls Macker - P.9-B
6/13/94		"Hard work is the key, Secchia tells graduates - P.2-D"
6/14/94		Universal Restaurants reorganizes - P.6-B
6/15/94		Government fix-it panel making progress - P.3-B
6/18/94		Secchia is master entrepreneur - P.8-C
7/13/94		Committee discusses ways to make state government more efficient P.2-LS