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- ↑ Oklahoma Hall of Fame
- ↑ Mecoy, Don. "OPUBCO expands holdings", The Oklahoman, February 14, 2010 (accessed February 19, 2010).
- ↑ Krehbiel, Randy (September 16, 2011). "Colorado billionaire Philip Anschutz buys The Oklahoman, OPUBCO". Tulsaworld.com.
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