September 23, 1982
Vol. 81, No. 8
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
Oklahomans ok parimutuel bets By Charles Gaylor Capital Bureau Reporter The parimutuel betting question won during Tuesday's runoff election. State question 553, passed in Tuesday's runoff election, provides for a county option method of betting on race horses. The hotly contested proposition passed with 450,214 yes votes while 324,686 no votes were cast. Though final results will not be announced until late Friday afternoon by the State Election Board, the 58 percent to 42 percent vote seems to have assured victory for the proponents for the measure. Charley Wooden, vicepresident of the Oklahoma Horseman's Association in Oklahoma City said Wednesday that the group is elated at the results. "It's a good feeling to work so hard, so long and to see it finally come true," he said. Wooden added that the organization had no immediate plans geared towards pushing the county option. "We made no plans for past the 21st (election day), but we do want to help the counties with passing of the proposition." Wooden added that it will probably be a year or more before actual betting ocurrs in Oklahoma. It will take time to set up the seven member commission and take care of the legalities of the question according to Wooden as well as the voting in each county. Shirley Darrell is the apparant winner in the race for County Commissioner District 1. She defeated former Midwest City mayor, Marion Reed by under 200 votes. According to the Oklahoma County Election Board, Darrell garnered 10,887 votes to 10,691 for Reed, a margin of 196 votes. Attempts to contact both Reed and Darrell were unsuccessful Wednesday afternoon. House of Representatives District 81, for northern Oklahoma county including Edmond, Sondra Gragg appears to be the winner by an 18 vote margin over her opponent Steve Sill. The final tally in that race was 2318 votes for Gragg and 2300 for Sill. Though not coming out and saying that he plans to contest the results, Sill is planning to make a statement this afternoon regarding Tuesday night's vote.
District 85 voters chose Clara Haas in Tuesday's voting, casting 2683 votes for her while 1809 votes came in for Glenda Simon. Keith Leftwich is the Democratic nominee for House District 91 in southern Oklahoma County. Leftwich pulled in 3,703 votes while his opponent Charles Douglas garnered 2,314 votes. While the final vote tallys are still out, several statewide races seem fairly well decided. Jim Townsend (D-Shawnee) is the apparant winner in the Corporation Commissioner race (short-term) defeating Tulsan Charles Cleveland in the runoff election. Unofficial returns show Townsend received 300,774 to Cleveland's 232,672 votes. This total is with 2,397 of the state's 2,398 precincts. Townsend will serve a two year term in the office. Clifton Scott (D) will now face Dale Wilson in the November general election for the State Auditor and Inspector's office. Scott was the winner in his race against Allen Greesson. Scott's total vote was 290,808 to Scott's 183,672. Norman Lamb (R- Enid) has won the right to face Democrat Spencer Bernard in November's election for the Lt. Governor's job. Bernard is the incumbent.
Vista photo by Craig Clark
Members of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity (TKE) fall to a victorious win at the UCAB sponsored pyramid building contest held Wednesday afternoon north of the University Center. Prizes were given to the most creative and highest pyramid built. This was one of several activities, scheduled around noon, that will be given by UCAB throughout the school year.
Elections, homecoming
Student Senate works on uacomina events By Mike Sherman Staff Writer CSU's Student Senate has passed a resolution asking housing and administration officials to consider the reopening of doors of Murdaugh and West Halls after 2 a.m., Monday. Susan Witt, senate vice president, said the measure was taken in an attempt to protect the residents. "In the case of a attempted rape," said Witt, "the resident halls would be the victim's best chance of escaping." The resolution passed unanimously. Witt said the Senate's next step would be to take the proposal to housing director Robert Fields. Until this year, the front doors
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to the university's two female dormitories were not closed at night. Now the front lobby door is locked at 2 a.m., while the side doors are locked at 8 p.m. But, Ann Pendergraft, head resident at West Hall said the measure was taken for security reasons. "It was done for the girls protection," said Pendergraft. "We are not keeping them in, we are trying to keep violators out." Pendergraft said that the students who work until early in the morning are issued keys to the lobby door. However, those not working who wish to enter the hall after 2 p.m. must call Campus Security. The desk at both of the women's halls are unattended from 2-6:45 a.m. In other Student Senate
developments, petitions for Wednesday's election are being accepted until 5 p.m. Thursday. Sixteen senators will be elected on a campus-wide vote. Students may cast their vote in the Activity Corner of University Center Wednesday. ID cards must be shown in order to vote. The Student Senate is at work preparing for Homecoming activities for the week of Oct. 25-30: Witt said the senate has planned a all-night movie show on Friday of that week. The "Omen" and "The Night of the Living Dead" are already scheduled. "We are trying to make it a oldfashioned homecoming," said Witt. A bond fire has also been slated as well as a dance. Witt said
Yearbook pictures set for next week Student pictures for the Bronze Book, CSU's annual yearbook, will be taken Sept. 27 through Oct. 1. Pictures will be taken at the Photo Lab in the Communications Building, located on the first floor near the east door. The schedule for the photographs will be Sept 27-Oct.1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sept. 28 & 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. The yearbook staff will select the Bronze Book Beauty and Beau, from the pictures taken.
the dance will feature live music, but a band has yet to be determined. Groups who wish to enter a float in the homecoming parade, to be held Oct. 30, may register by contacting Price Oswald, chairman of the Senate Spirit and Special Events Committee.
Who's Who due Monday All students that have received Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities applications need to have them filled out with the appropriate information and returned by 5 p.m. Monday. The committee cannot review a student for the honor unless an application is received in the Office of Student Services, Administration Building, room 211. Several applications were sent to students by the student services department. These students were nominated for consideration as Who's Who candidates by a department or club on campus. Only students who are nominated may apply for the honor.