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The Oklahoma Senate has given final approval to a bill aimed at protecting citizens from predatory investors who profit from life insurance policies. The bill, by Senator Sean Burrage now goes to Governor Brad Henry.

Initial estimate for 2008 state wheat crop indicates state's wheat farmers will harvest 149 million bushels this year, more than production in 2007.

Sixty million dollar meat processing plant opens in Seminole with 126 employees and plans to expand to 400 workers.

Oklahoma native and blues musician D.C. Minner dies at age of 73. Minner founded blues festival in Rentiesville and played bass guitar for legends Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley.

Inmate who broke out of Pontotoc County Jail is considered armed and dangerous and may be travelling on a stolen motorcycle.

Former Creek County judge Donald Thompson, released from jail after serving 20 months for indecent exposure, is now registered sex offender.

Teen birth rates in Oklahoma jump nearly 7% from 2005 to 2006 after several years of decline. Oklahoma has 7th-highest teenage pregnancy birth rate in the nation.

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OETA's second High-Definition documentary, Oklahoma World War II Stories, was the highest-rated prime-time program in the PBS system on the night it aired. Stories appearing in the documentary original aired as part of a 14-part series on the Oklahoma News Report. To view the stories, produced by Dick Pryor and Boots Kennedye, click below.

For more on Oklahoma World War II Stories, World War II and Ken Burns' epic documentary, The War, visit our dynamic, interactive website, developed in partnership with The Oklahoman and NewsOK. You can also see additional photos and information about Oklahoma World War II Stories, and post a comment, by going to the Oklahoma World War II Stories Blog. Check back daily for updates. And, for details about Ken Burns' program, "The War," go to www.pbs.org.

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Oklahoma World War II - Stories on OETA's Oklahoma News Report
OETA's Dick Pryor interviews World War II veterans

Oklahoma World War II Stories Documentary - Part 2
December 13, 2007
OETA-The Oklahoma Network presents the personal, compelling and emotional stories of courage and sacrifice from Oklahomas World War II veterans. Part 2 of 4
Oklahoma World War II Stories Documentary - Part 3
December 13, 2007
OETA-The Oklahoma Network presents the personal, compelling and emotional stories of courage and sacrifice from Oklahomas World War II veterans. Part 3 of 4
Oklahoma World War II Stories Documentary - Part 4
December 13, 2007
OETA-The Oklahoma Network presents the personal, compelling and emotional stories of courage and sacrifice from Oklahomas World War II veterans. Part 4 of 4
Dr. Daniel Pearson
November 15, 2007
Dr. Daniel Pearson was one of the members of theOU 21st Evacuation Hospital. He tells the story of the medical personnel who risked their lives to save others.
Pendleton Woods
November 15, 2007
Pendleton Woods describes his life in a German POW camp for five months as the war in Europe neared an end.
Pendleton Woods - Web Extras
December 7, 2007
In this outtake, Pendleton Woods explains the psychological suffering of hunger.
Ned Hockman
November 2, 2007
As an Army Air Corps Combat Cameraman, he helped document WWII in the China-India-Burma Theater - focusing on the efforts of the flight missions.
Ned Hockman - Web Extras
December 7, 2007
In this outake, Ned Hockman discusses the moral issues photographers face in combat situations
Jim Norick
October 29, 2007
Jim Norick served during WWII as a storekeeper & in the pay office at Norman Naval Training Center. He later served as a gunner in the Pacific helping stop kamikaze pilots.
Harry Furr
October 18, 2007
Jonathan Siler from Oklahoma City: Harry Furr was a glider pilot for the Army Air Corps during World War II, serving his first mission on D-Day
Harry Furr - Web Extras
December 7, 2007
In these outtakes, Harry Furr gives his thoughts on the use of atomic weapons in World War II
Alexander Mathews
October 11, 2007
A survivor of the brutal Bataan Death March, Alexander recounts the horrific details of that march and the subsequent imprisonment at POW camps.
Paul Goodyear
October 4, 2007
Paul Goodyear recounts the harrowing story of the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor and the sinking of the battleship, USS Oklahoma.
Paul Goodyear - Web Extras
December 7, 2007
In these outtakes, Paul Goodyear comments on the "Greatest Generation", the future of conflict and reflects on the first few weeks following the attack on Pearl Harbour.
Charles Richmond
October 3, 2007
U.S. Army Chaplain Charles Richmond tells about ministering to the troops in the China-Burma-India Theater.
Major General Stanley Newman - Web Extras
October 2, 2007
In these outtakes, MG Stanley Newman discusses the atrocities of the Nazis, weighs in on the phase "Greatest Generation" and relates stories of his military cap.
Major General Stanley Newman
October 2, 2007
MG Stanley Newman, a P-51 Mustang pilot in the Army Air Corps during World War II, is credited with shooting down one of the last Nazi planes in the war.
Emmett Steeds
October 2, 2007
As a platoon sargent of the 45th Division 179th Infantry, Emmettt Steeds was one of the soldiers who stromed through Europe and into Hitler's home.
Emmett Steeds - Web Extras
December 7, 2007
In these outtakes, Emmett Steeds explains the history of the 45th Infantry patch insiginia and the reason it was changed.
Fred Norman
September 27, 2007
An Army Air Corps navigator, Fred Norman guided American bombers on 35 missions into enemy territory during World War II.
Fred Norman - Web Extras
September 27, 2007
In these outtakes, Fred Norman reflects on the living conditions while stationed in Europe and how he overestimated his abilities.
June Buckley
September 26, 2007
Follow the story of June Buckley, a Rosie the Riveter at the Douglas Aircraft Plant in Oklahoma City.
Dale Luton
November 1, 2007
Dale Luton of Tulsa was an ambulance driver in Saipan, where he was captured in a photograph featured prominently in the promotion of The War.
Zee Howell
September 26, 2007
Zee Howell, an Oklahoma sailor who served in the South Pacific during World War II, enlisted in the Navy in 1940 and survived the sinking of the USS Neches by Japanese Torpedoes.
Stories Explained
September 27, 2007
An in-depth discussion about the Oklahoma WWII Stories with Dick Pryor and OETA's Deputy Director of Educational Outreach and Executive Director.