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Hall of Fame Member
Posthumously Inducted: 2005
BEN LANGDON (1913-1999) published The Magnum Star for 33 years with his wife Betty. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He was active in the Oklahoma Press Association and served as president from 1970-71. Langdon was director of the Oklahoma Industrial Development board and worked for three governors, including as senior staff member for Gov. George Nigh.
Selection Process
Honorees are selected by a committee comprised of hall of fame members, including its director, and distinguished leaders in journalism. The Selection Committee considers all nominations, both new ones and those held over from previous years, before selecting the honorees.
The 2022 Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame nominee submission deadline is Sunday, Ocober 31, 2021.
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