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One Million Okie Badges Put Up For Sale In Bankruptcy
Oklahoma City AP reports Norflex Manufacturing Corp filed a bankruptcy petition March 10 with last day of business January 31. The firm listed plastic Okie badges once used on Okie steaks in city restaurants. Former Gov. Dewey Bartlett championed the program while Gov. David Hall said the pins would fade away. A restauranteur notes the steaks still sell well under a reduced banner.
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