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March 19, 2013

Your View: Hopes for Oklahoma

By Joan Buttler Special to The Globe

WYANDOTTE, Okla. — Bravo to Missouri Rep. Delus Johnson on his crusade to end daylight saving time.

I feel for the schoolchildren and those who already have to arise early. I am hoping that Oklahoma will join him in this endeavor.

Joan Buttler

Wyandotte, Okla.

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