OKLAHOMA: Youngster v. Youngster

"My name is Josh Lee, but I'm no joke," announced a University of Oklahoma freshman when introduced to a church social in Oklahoma City some 25 years ago. Two years ago Oklahoma realized that Joshua Bryan Lee was no joke when it sent that professor of elocution at the State University to Congress, where he attracted immediate attention by mellifluous, effective speechmaking. Last week Representative Josh Lee, 44, again proved his worth when he won the Democratic run-off primary for the U. S. Senate. Swamped by the largest majority (112,000 votes) in Oklahoma history...

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