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Friday May 3 | The Kansas City Star

Woody Guthriea s great American voice gets a new home in Tulsa

During an outdoor concert in Tulsa last weekend, two granddaughters of Woody Guthrie, sisters Sarah Lee Guthrie and Annie Guthrie, sang backup vocals on one song with Oklahoma musician Brad Piccolo.

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Poll: Most Americans Believe IRS Targeting Was Intentional

IRS Controversy Just 31 percent say it was an 'honest administrative mistake'

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Sun Apr 28, 2013

Examiner.com

Woody Guthrie museum opens in Oklahoma

Everyone has heard of Woody Guthrie whether they know it or not. Hundreds of school children sing his songs each year, do you remember that tune 'this land is your land' that your third grade teacher made you sing over and over? That is Woody Guthrie.

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Sat Apr 27, 2013

AlertNet

Woody Guthrie legacy on display at new Oklahoma museum

There was no doubt in Nora Guthrie's mind where the final repository of her famous musician father's legacy would be.

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Fri Apr 19, 2013

Tulsa World

Lawyer for man accused in 2008 Weleetka killings, 2011 slaying seek joint trial

Kevin Sweat, who is charged in the slayings of two Weleetka girls and his fiancee, is escorted by Okfuskee County Sheriff Jack Choate on Thursday morning after a motions hearing.

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Thu Apr 11, 2013

Examiner.com

Goodwill Industries of Oklahoma Hosts 'Peace, Love, & Goodwill'

Goodwill Industries of Oklahoma will be hosting a Peace, Love, & Goodwill , a benefit show to be held at the Coca-Cola Events Center at 425 E California Ave.

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