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Trooper Sallee Named 1974 Oklahoma Hero of the Year
Oklahoma highway trooper Larry Sallee received the Trooper of the Year award for heroism during the August 24 Okmulgee County jail escape. He blocked a fleeing car, aided by others, and captured all four escapees without injury to hostages or officers. Sloan K. Childers presented the plaque at the Skirvin Plaza Hotel.
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Ahoma City
Lawton
Larry Sallee
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
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Oklahoma Petroleum Council
Oklahoma Patrol District
Tulsa
Sloan K. Childers
Bartlesville
Oklahoma Highway Users
Skirvin Plaza
Childers
Phillips Petroleum
Sallee
Department of Public Safety
W. Roger Webb
Highway Patrol
Jerry Matheson
Sapulpa
Okmulgee County
Okmulgee
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