Winchell

[ win-chuhl ]

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noun

Walter, 1897–1972, U.S. newspaper columnist and radio and television broadcaster.

When it becomes clear that nobody else will challenge Lindbergh in the next election, Winchell announces his own candidacy.

Winchell was on a gangbusters kick, making noise in his column about blowing Lansky's whole operation.

A five-thousand-dollar check to the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund, of which Winchell was the chairman, would help, Harold suggested.

Never shy, Harold told the mobsters they had it wrong if they thought they could get tough with Winchell.

There was the time Harold helped the boys, fixing that dicey scene with Walter Winchell.

Labor does not tire—it gives resisting force; and all of these facts Mr. Winchell demonstrated in his life.

Mr. Winchell maintains an independent course in regard to politics, voting for men and measures rather than for party.

Prof. Winchell tells us, "The very beginnings of our race are still almost in sight."

The latest edition is by Constance M. Winchell (7th ed.; Chicago, 1951).

Green Early is a white grape coming in season with Winchell which surpasses it in most characters, quality in particular.

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