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In 1923, three years after the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, Alice Paul and other members of the National Woman’s Party drafted a proposed constitutional amendment that would extend equal rights to women. Almost fifty years later, the U.S.

(1875–1930)One of Oklahoma’s most outstanding woman politicians, “Kate” Barnard was born Catherine Ann Barnard, in Geneva, Nebraska, on May 23, 1875, to John P. and Rachel Sheill Barnard. Shortly after her birth, her parents moved to northwestern Kansas.

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Veterans at the VA It was not so long ago that I found myself (again) up at the big VA Hospital in Oklahoma City. It was a cold day and the crowd at the hospital was a little bigger than usual. As I got off a squeaky elevator on the 4th floor, I paused to watch a drama unfolding before me.

The Patrick WayBy the time ye read this column the wearin’ of the green will be upon us. Since this is a grand day and a grand tale to tell I’ll be asking your forgiveness to indulge me with a little celebratin’ of St. Patrick.When I was a wee lad, March 17 was no ordinary day.

In a world where geopolitical tensions often dominate headlines, it becomes increasingly crucial significance of standing in solidarity with nations that share our values and aspirations for peace.

Wetumka, [February 1st] — Wetumka Elementary School is delighted to announce that students in grades 3rd-5th competed in the prestigious Justice Scholastic Meet, where they demonstrated their academic prowess in subjects including Spelling, Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, and English on...

The Hughes County Sheriff’s Office requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to assist with an officer- involved shooting in Calvin on Sunda0y, March 3rd.Earlier that evening, Hughes County deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop south of Atwood.