Bud Wilkinson considers Senate run after long coaching career
Norman AP reports former Oklahoma football coach Bud Wilkinson, 47, weighs a U.S. Senate bid after 17 years directing OU football. He analyzes every angle, seeks practical factors like finances, and notes his idealist yet pragmatic approach while facing public scrutiny and campaign planning. He cites loyalty, duty, and national pride as core motivators.
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Bud Wil
U. S. Senate
University of Oklahoma
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Bud
Bud Wilkinson
Wilkinson signals Senate bid with guarded specifics
Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson announced plans to run for the U S Senate in a news conference resembling his TV show. He offered general philosophy and declined detail on issues like right to work and civil rights, saying the specifics would come later. He said his wife Mary supports him, and he hopes the Sooners can beat Texas next year.
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Subscription Rates for Lawton Area Newspapers
Advertising shows monthly prices for Morning Press Sunday editions and Constitution packages, with mail rates by county and delivery options. Rates include year and month figures, with special notes on single copies and local box deliveries, plus a 2 percent state sales tax.
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Pioneer Aviatrix Dies In Glendale
Matilda Moissant 85 pioneer aviatrix dies in Glendale sanatorium. She held the second pilot license issued to a woman in the United States and was a former president of the Women’s International Air Association. Funeral services are planned in La Canada California. She was Indiana native and sister of John B. Moissant builder of the first all metal airplane. She joined Early Birds group of fliers licensed before 1916.
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John B. Moissant
Women’s International Air Association
Georgia House approves dognapping bill with prison term
The Georgia House of Representatives passed a dognapping bill 134 to 7. The measure would punish the crime with a prison term of two to five years, replacing the current penalty of up to one year or a fine or both. Speaker George T. Smith urged the vote with a quip about the woofs.
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Do walk on the grass rule for children at Golden Gate Park
A park regulation in San Francisco restricts children to paths rather than lawns in Golden Gate Park. The rule emphasizes conserved green spaces and pedestrian safety within the city’s major recreational area.
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Biblical Tale of Jericho Wall Fall to Joshua
The wall of Jericho collapsed as Joshua and the Israelites breached the city in Biblical times around 1400 B.C., marking a decisive ancient conquest.
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Governor Bellmon urges ordinary citizens in state government
Gov Henry Bellmon in his weekly column calls for more nonprofessional public servants and cites his own career as an example. He warns against political pros dominating offices and says new talent is needed, though candidacy requires sacrifices of time money and family.
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Fat Overweight Lose Ugly Fat in 7 Govs or Your Money
An advertisement promotes Odrinex as a tiny easy swallow pill to reduce fat and extend life. It claims a $3.90 price and a money back guarantee. Roy's Pharmacy at 432 D Ave offers mail orders.
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Miss Louisa and the Outlaws at Garfield School Assembly
Mrs. Pearl Harmon’s third and fourth grade class presented a Garfield school assembly featuring the playlet Miss Louisa and the Outlaws with Sharon Taylor as Miss Louisa. Other cast members included Richard Guinn Steven Klas Brenda Bennight Bonita Hudson Debbie Newton Alan Hendrick Ricki Frampton Stephen Kriz and Mark Kearins. The show included group singing piano solos by Brenda Bennight and Sue Ann Mackey and an organ solo by Joel Blomgren. Opening exercises were by Craig Heying Yvonne Baptiste Bobby Sheffler and Mark Kearins.
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Yvonne Baptiste
Bobby Sheffler
Extension Parley Planned Feb 13 in 15 County SW District
Extension personnel from the 15 county southwest district will meet at 9 30 a m Feb 13 to discuss visual aids and fair exhibits. Mrs Clara Kelley county demonstration agent said today. The meeting will be conducted by Earl Bell associate specialist for rural buildings state extension service.
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County Agents Meet to Discuss Brucellosis in Oklahoma
County agents and county committees from 15 southwest Oklahoma counties meet at the county fair building today to discuss Bangs' disease. Dr Raymond Snyder state veterinarian is to be among those conducting the program, according to county agent Lewis Haydock.
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Raymond Snyder
Oklahoma voters favor newcomers for high offices says governor
The governor notes that losses cannot be recovered and that fresh faces can win top jobs. He points to Oklahoma voters who have shown a willingness to entrust government to inexperienced leaders, citing the election of a farmer as governor.
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Oklahoma
Milk in pop bottles to sell via coin machines
The Minnesota Dairy Industry Committee announced plans to place milk in pop bottles and sell through standard coin-operated machines in Moorhead Minnesota and neighboring Argorago North Dakota in about two weeks.
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Fireman's Ball Outing Ends With House Burning Down
Mr and Mrs Richard Brown had not left Rockwell Iowa for about a year when they attended the Fireman s Ball Tuesday night. During their absence their house burned to the ground leaving investigators to determine the cause and extent of the damage.
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