Coughlin

[kawg-lin, kog-]

noun

Charles EdwardFather Coughlin, 1891–1979, U.S. Roman Catholic priest, activist, radio broadcaster, and editor, born in Canada.

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Contemporary Examples of coughlin

Charles “Father” Coughlin, a raving anti-Semite, was one of the most popular radio hosts in the country.
Why Was Bess Myerson the First and Last Jewish Miss America?
Emily Shire
January 7, 2015
“This understandably outraged Gulf War advocates,” Coughlin says.
Whistleblower: Veterans Affairs Covered Up Data on Mental Health, Gulf War Syndrome
Jamie Reno
March 13, 2013
On Wednesday Coughlin will testify at a congressional hearing on the health of Gulf War veterans.
Whistleblower: Veterans Affairs Covered Up Data on Mental Health, Gulf War Syndrome
Jamie Reno
March 13, 2013
OPH never released any data from the study, or even the fact that it exists, Coughlin says.
Whistleblower: Veterans Affairs Covered Up Data on Mental Health, Gulf War Syndrome
Jamie Reno
March 13, 2013
“Twenty years ago, this issue came to light,” Coughlin says.
Lackland Rape Scandal Shines Spotlight On Military Failure
Jesse Ellison
July 17, 2012

Historical Examples of coughlin

Coughlin's jaws were set tightly, and he glared savagely at the witness.
The Crime of the Century
Henry M. Hunt
How did they know the history of this man Sampson unless they got it from Coughlin?
The Crime of the Century
Henry M. Hunt
He had also allowed wilful disobedience to his orders by Detective Coughlin to pass unrebuked.
The Crime of the Century
Henry M. Hunt
Coughlin was sent for, and for two hours he was subjected to a rigid and merciless examination.
The Crime of the Century
Henry M. Hunt
Coughlin had also suggested that he might take another man with him in order that the job might be the more complete.
The Crime of the Century
Henry M. Hunt